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University of Leeds

8 Active PhDs

Available PhD Projects

Transforming corrosion resistance of additively manufactured metals using electrochemical surface engineering
University of Leeds Dr Joshua Owen Deadline: 14 May 2026

Develop innovative electropolishing techniques for additively manufactured metals and harness machine learning to optimize corrosion resistance, enabling breakthrough advancements in sustainable manufacturing.

This research addresses key challenges limiting the adoption of additive manufacturing in critical industries by enhancing surface durabili…

Additive Manufacturing Corrosion Resistance Electropolishing Machine Learning
Machine-learning based optimisation of corrosion inhibitor formulations for CO2-containing aqueous environments
University of Leeds Prof Richard Barker 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Data Science Deadline: 08 Apr 2026

Funded CDT PhD at University of Leeds using machine learning to optimise corrosion inhibitor formulations for CO₂-rich environments. Combines AI, fluidic high-throughput testing, and corrosion science to improve energy …

Gas flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the upper airway and Computational Fluid Dynamic modelling of airflow during Above Cuff Vocalisation
University of Leeds Dr Zinedine Khatir 🎓 Data Science 🎓 Dynamics Deadline: 08 Apr 2026

Funded CDT PhD at University of Leeds combining gas flow MRI and CFD to model airflow during Above Cuff Vocalisation in tracheostomy patients, providing evidence-based guidance for safe and effective clinical applicatio…

Measuring and optimising airflow around a drone for the benefit of atmospheric aerosol and cloud sampling
University of Leeds Dr Declan Finney 🎓 Computer Science 🎓 Data Science Deadline: 01 Apr 2026

Funded CDT PhD at University of Leeds developing CFD and experimental methods to measure and optimise airflow around drones for accurate atmospheric aerosol and cloud sampling, combining fluid dynamics, modelling, and i…

Call for Applications for Multiple PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Quantum Dynamics and Control (QDC)
University of Leeds Ralf Richter 🎓 Biochemistry 🎓 Biomedical Engineering Deadline: 30 Mar 2026

Fully funded MSCA PhD at the University of Leeds exploring biocolloid transport and diffusion in glycocalyces. The project combines advanced microscopy, theory, and simulations to uncover physical rules governing molecu…

MSCA PhD Fellow in Cross-Disciplinary Glycoscience Research (DC1 – Biocolloid binding and transport in glycocalyces)
University of Leeds Dr Ralf Richter 🎓 Biochemistry 🎓 Biomedical Engineering Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Fully funded MSCA PhD within the GLYCOCALYX Doctoral Network focusing on biocolloid transport and binding in glycocalyces, combining physics, chemistry, and biology to develop analytical tools and uncover molecular inte…

Degradation mechanisms of cement/steel-cement interfaces with novel cementitious materials in simulated Carbon Capture/Storage wellbore conditions
University of Leeds Dr Yuvaraj Dhandapani 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Materials Science Deadline: 24 Apr 2026

This PhD investigates degradation mechanisms at cement/steel-cement interfaces in simulated carbon capture storage wellbore conditions, focusing on novel cementitious materials for enhanced chemical resistance and long-…

Image guided intervention supported with mixed reality
University of Leeds Dr Sharib Ali 🎓 Biomedical Engineering 🎓 Computer Science Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

The PhD studentship will broadly explore development of cutting-edge AI solutions for image registration, anatomy segmentation, and immersive technology.