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Single-turbine scale quantification of wake turbulence
Loughborough University Prof Chris Keylock, Dr Yi Li, Prof Michele Guala 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Applied Mathematics

This PhD quantifies single-turbine wake turbulence to improve understanding of flow physics, aerodynamic interactions, and impacts on downwind turbines, combining numerical simulation, data analysis, and model developme…

Lifecycle Optimisation of Wind Farms using Machine-Learning Models Enhanced with Numerical Modelling
Durham University Dr Majid Bastankhah, Dr Nima Gerami-Seresht 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Computational Mathematics

This fully-funded PhD focuses on enhancing wind farm performance and lifespan using machine-learning models integrated with numerical simulations to optimise turbine cluster aerodynamics and operational efficiency.

Long-term durability of polymeric composites in offshore wind energy applications: An integrated experimental and numerical study
Durham University Dr Zahur Ullah, Dr Stefan Szyniszewski 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Applied Mathematics

This fully-funded PhD focuses on the long-term durability of fibre-reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs) in offshore wind turbine applications, combining experimental and computational approaches to predict degradation …

Aeroelasticity and Dynamics of Deployable Space Structures
The University of Manchester Dr Ajay Harish 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Dynamics

This PhD investigates the coupled aeroelastic and dynamic behaviour of deployable space structures, such as solar arrays and antennas, to understand and optimize deployment reliability, vibration modes, and operational …

Aeroelasticity and Aerodynamics of Badminton Shuttle
The University of Manchester Dr Ajay Harish, Dr K Katnam 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Bioengineering

This PhD investigates the coupled aeroelastic and aerodynamic behaviour of badminton shuttles, combining computational modelling and experimental analysis to predict flight stability, drag, and performance.

Engineering Additive Manufacturing Processes for the Design and Fabrication of Resilient Fusion Reactor Components
University of Bristol Dr Kai Zhang 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Automotive Engineering

This PhD focuses on engineering additive manufacturing (AM) processes to design and fabricate resilient fusion reactor components, delivering scalable, high-integrity, and reliable systems in collaboration with industri…

Fatigue Analysis of Riveted Connections using Advanced Numerical Models
University of Surrey Dr Boulent Imam Dr Yidu Bu 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Automotive Engineering Deadline: 10 Apr 2026

This PhD project in collaboration with Network Rail focuses on developing next-generation finite element models for fatigue analysis of riveted railway bridges. The research aims to develop advanced calibrated numerical…

Intelligent X-ray computed tomography scanning for advanced manufacturing
University of Southampton Joseph Lifton 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Automotive Engineering Deadline: 07 Jun 2026

Funded PhD at the University of Southampton developing AI-driven X-ray CT scanning strategies for complex engineering components. Combines robotics, simulation, and image processing to improve non-destructive inspection…