Applied Mathematics (finite element) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 20 Applied Mathematics (finite element) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Computational Mechanics of Fracture on Advanced Composite Aerospace Structures

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Over the last decade there has been a significant increase in the use of composite laminates in the aerospace industry in a drive to reduce weight and as a result to reduce emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

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Inverse simulation: going from camera observations of a deformation to material properties using a new theoretical approach

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Benjamin Cameron. Project description. This PhD is focussed on a new theoretical/computational method to measure material properties in places where they are really difficult to measure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Cameron

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

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Biomechanics of internal fixation methods for ankle fusion

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Ankle fusion is a common treatment for advanced ankle arthritis to relieve pain and improve functional outcomes. However, there is a reported non-union rate of 5-37%, requiring further surgery or an ankle replacement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V S Cheong, Prof C Brocket

18 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Re-imagining Engineering Design (RIED)

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Shape, topology and chemistry of materials and structures are the ingredients to achieve multifunctionality. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Torres-Sanchez, Prof P Conway

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

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Fatigue and Fracture of Fibre Composites

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Aircraft manufacturers are now competing based on their aircraft’s fuel efficiency due to the high cost of aviation fuel. As a result, in recent years, these manufacturers have turned more and more to the use of lightweight composites in their designs for almost every component of their aircraft. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Pinna

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

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Manipulation Modelling

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This projects builds on another recent project to model human hand interactions with packaging. The use of finite element techniques will be used to further develop a human hand model with key features to show how loading, dimensions and grip affect the forces the hand joints experience. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Rowson

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

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Studies in acoustic interactions with liquid drops

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

An ultrasonic monitoring system has been built that is able to characterise liquids based on the growth of pendant liquid drops [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bosy, Prof A Augousti

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

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The University of Manchester - Department of Mathematics

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at Manchester is one of the largest Mathematics Departments in the UK and has been home to some of the brightest postgraduate and academic mathematicians. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Maths Research Programme

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PhD Studentship in “Nonlinear problems related to traction force microscopy”

University of Sussex School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences

This is a project in the broad area of applied and numerical analysis for nonlinear partial differential equations with applications to cell biology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KK Koumatos

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

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Machine Learning and Domain Decomposition methods for Fluid Dynamics

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Modelling of many modern applications leads to linear systems whose size is too large to allow the use of direct solvers. Thus, parallel solvers are becoming increasingly important in scientific computing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bosy, Dr G Hunter

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

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Computational modelling to understand the key drivers of placental evolution

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Bram Sengers (SoE), Rohan Lewis (Medicine). Project description. This project will use computational modelling in combination with 3D multiscale multimodal imaging to improve our understanding of placental evolution, in close collaboration between Engineering and Medicine. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Sengers

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

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Advanced numerical methods for solving the forward problem in E/MEG

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Electroencephalography (EEG) is a technique that measures the electric potential originating from the brain using electrodes located on the scalp. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Beltrachini, Prof K Murphy

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

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Multiscale Numerical Approaches for Materials Design and Engineering

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The Engineering and Mathematics Group within the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment is inviting applications for a research studentship in developing novel numerical approaches for design and engineering of composite materials and metamaterials leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisors: Prof V Bratov, Prof I Shyha

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

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Novel metamaterials for mechanical waves attenuation

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The Engineering and Mathematics Group within the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment is inviting applications for a research studentship in developing novel metamaterials for high-energy mechanical waves attenuation leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisors: Prof V Bratov, Prof E Hart

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

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Understanding the Electric Field in Electrical Stimulation for Biomedical Applications

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment that applies small electrical charges to a muscle that has become paralysed or weakened, due to damage in the brain or spinal cord. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto

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

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We have 20 Applied Mathematics (finite element) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Applied Mathematics (finite element) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 20 Applied Mathematics (finite element) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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