Environmental Engineering (motivation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 Environmental Engineering (motivation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Ilmenau School of Green Electronics (ISGE)

Funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Foundation, the Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany is establishing the “Ilmenau School of Green Electronics (ISGE)” for research on the next generation of IT systems. Read more

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Development of Stretchable Conductive Layers For Wearable Devices

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

Flexible and wearable electronic devices require the development of, highly conductive , mechanically, electrochemically stable (against oxidation/reduction with various fluids), weightless and a sustainable (recyclable and biocompatible materials), and conductive electrodes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LM Manjakkal, Prof AH Hussain

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

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Revolutionising Construction: Harnessing Digital Transformation for Sustainable Futures

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

The construction industry, known for its low profit margins, high energy consumption, significant greenhouse gas emissions, and extensive waste, urgently requires a transition towards more sustainable and efficient practices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Maqbool, Dr C Cheung, Dr A Gallego Schmid

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

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Parameterising wakes for oceanographic models

University of Hull Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is sponsored by the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) and is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience’s Predicting Offshore Wind wake interactions for Energy and the enviRonment (POWER) Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Lloyd, Prof R Dorrell, Dr M De Dominicis, Dr J Graham, Dr M Bastankhah

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

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Exploring nutritional supplements to enhance coral reslience

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

In order to thrive and endure environmental challenges, corals, like all living organisms, necessitate exceptional nutrition. Although typically situated in nutrient-poor waters, corals possess the ability to extract nutrients from their surroundings to support their well-being. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EC Camp

29 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Studying Glacier Hydrology using new Wireless Instruments

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

PROJECT BACKGROUND. Are you keen to pursue a research career in glaciology? We have a rare opportunity for a fully-funded studentship with flexibility to define your own research project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Prior-Jones

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

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Accelerating offshore renewable energy deployment through AI models of the ocean

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

The design of offshore renewable energy systems should consider realistic ocean extremes which can be complex and highly nonlinear. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Draycott, Dr A Skillen, Prof B Rogers

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Bioaugmentation in water/wastewater treatment to enhance the removal of micropollutants

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Yongqiang Liu. Project description. Emerging micropollutants, encompassing a spectrum from pharmaceutical residues and personal care products to industrial chemicals, have been found in water sources worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Liu

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

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Numerical modelling of multiphase flow and reactive transport in porous materials

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Understanding reactive transport in porous materials is of utmost importance for a wide range of engineering applications, including subsurface energy storage, low-carbon building materials and fuel cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Maes

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Ecohydrological modelling for regenerative agriculture

Imperial College London Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Applications are open for a PhD scholarship at Imperial College London to start by September 2024. The PhD is in collaboration with EPFL Lausanne, and the research group of Prof Sara Bonetti. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Paschalis

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Transforming waste marble dust into sustainable nanoparticle reinforced aluminum-marble composite

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

The composites industry is facing significant environmental challenges due to waste management and resource efficiency issues. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Cooke

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

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Biocoal research for use in heritage steam railways

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

The UK has over 200 heritage railway lines in operation. Traditionally these have run on coal, preferably Welsh steam coal, a form of bituminous coal known for its good calorific values, low sulphur content and semi smokeless properties. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ryan, Dr Z Cai

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

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BIM-based expert system for predicting CO2 emissions at the project design phase decision-making

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

In recent years, human activities and rapid urban developments have negatively affected the ecosystem and quality of life. The planet's temperature has risen by 2 degrees following the Industrial Revolution, and it is predicted that this number will be added to the overall impact by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Dr TO Olawumi, Dr NF Fernando

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

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Sustainable recycling of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries

University of Adelaide School of Chemical Engineering

Project: The age of the electric car is all but upon us. Billions of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are reaching their lifetime along with the widespread application of electric vehicles. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JM Mao, Prof ZG Guo

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Behaviour of Granular Materials

University of Sydney School of Civil Engineering

Granular materials such as sand, snow, rice, ores, powders and soils are prevalent in nature and industry. Understanding the way they deform, fail, flow and mix is key to predict events such as landslides, erosion, earthquakes and snow avalanches. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Rognon

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 16 Environmental Engineering (motivation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Environmental Engineering (motivation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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