Energy Technologies (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Accelerating Micro-Reactor Development: Transforming Space and Earth Energy Systems

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

We're seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join our team in exploring optimal system configurations for achieving long-life, autonomous operation and high operating temperatures in micro-reactors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AP Peakman, Prof T Abram, Dr ON Negri, Prof BL Lindley

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Identification and classification of coherent flow structures in the plasma of the Sun’s photosphere

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

The Sun is a star with a cyclic magnetic activity that can impact all the solar system. Thus, the solar magnetic field can interact with the Earth's magnetic field, permitting the entrance of energetic particles in the upper atmosphere, affecting technological devices, telecommunications and human health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Fedun

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Membranes for carbon dioxide conversion for environmental and space exploration applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The conversion of carbon dioxide to useful products is essential not only on Earth for reaching net zero targets, but also for space exploration and future planet colonisation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Neagu, Dr V Inglezakis

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD student (f_m_x) Chemical Engineering: Extraction of Critical Raw Materials from Geothermal Fluids

Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Kranz

5 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Mechanical and Systems Engineering: Manufacturing of the Next Generation All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Award summary. 100% home fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). Overview. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CC Cheng

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Biodiversity and solar farms: risks and opportunities Ref: 5099

University of Exeter Department of Geography

Location: The academic supervisors are based at the University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus in Penryn, Cornwall, and field work will be undertaken in South-East England – the balance between time spent at each location will be discussed at offer stage and during the project. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Bennie, Prof R McDonald

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Design and performance optimization of Proton exchange membrane fuel cell for aviation application

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Commercial aviation currently accounts for approximately 2.6% of annual global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Lin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Holistic understanding of optimal lithium-ion battery fast charging

Imperial College London Dyson School of Design Engineering

Lithium-ion batteries are the technology of choice for electric vehicles and other battery powered applications, with the ability to fast charge becoming increasingly important. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Wu

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sustainable Solar Fuels: from Material Innovation to Circular Economy

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Join our groundbreaking PhD project, as part of the "REFINE. From Solar Energy to Fuel" consortium, and be at the forefront of transforming solar energy into sustainable solar fuels. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Neagu, Dr X Zhang

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Nanocellulose as a Sustainable Electrolyte for Electrochemical Energy Conversion

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The Hydrogen Economy will help to shift society away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonisation. Polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) can convert renewable energy into green hydrogen, whilst polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) convert hydrogen into electrical power. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Lyth

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Durability of glass-fibre/acrylic composites and their interface for use in renewable energy structural applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Over the past decades, there has been rapid growth in the development and application of fibre-reinforced composite materials for use in high-performance applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Minty, Mr N M Meyn

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sustainable production of lithium using battery materials

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Richard Wills, Prof. Nuria Garcia-Araez. Project description. The accelerating growth of the battery market requires major advances in the production of lithium for the supply of materials to manufacture the batteries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Wills

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Innovations in Waste Energy Minimisation from Maritime Engineering Power and Propulsion Systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Alan J Murphy & Prof Dominic Hudson. Project description. Although maritime transport is one of the most energy efficient, the cumulative carbon footprint from global shipping is equivalent a large industrialised nation (~3% of global total). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Murphy

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience

Durham University

. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience supports exceptional graduates into exciting research projects that aid the sustainable growth of the offshore wind industry. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) 4 Year PhD Programme EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience

Loughborough University

. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience supports exceptional graduates into exciting research projects that aid the sustainable growth of the offshore wind industry. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) 4 Year PhD Programme EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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We have 17 Energy Technologies (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Energy Technologies (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 17 Energy Technologies (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Accelerating Micro-Reactor Development: Transforming Space and Earth Energy Systems

Identification and classification of coherent flow structures in the plasma of the Sun’s photosphere

Membranes for carbon dioxide conversion for environmental and space exploration applications

PhD student (f_m_x) Chemical Engineering: Extraction of Critical Raw Materials from Geothermal Fluids

PhD in Mechanical and Systems Engineering: Manufacturing of the Next Generation All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Biodiversity and solar farms: risks and opportunities Ref: 5099

Design and performance optimization of Proton exchange membrane fuel cell for aviation application

Holistic understanding of optimal lithium-ion battery fast charging

Sustainable Solar Fuels: from Material Innovation to Circular Economy

Nanocellulose as a Sustainable Electrolyte for Electrochemical Energy Conversion

Durability of glass-fibre/acrylic composites and their interface for use in renewable energy structural applications

Sustainable production of lithium using battery materials

Innovations in Waste Energy Minimisation from Maritime Engineering Power and Propulsion Systems

Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience

Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience

We have 17 Energy Technologies (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Energy Technologies (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 17 Energy Technologies (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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