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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…

Automating inspection of railway earthworks (Ref: RAINDROP-AB2)
Loughborough University Dr Ana Blanco 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Geotechnical Engineering Deadline: 29 Mar 2026

This PhD project develops computer vision techniques to automate inspection of railway earthworks using imagery from asset inspections and drones, detecting defects such as cracking, erosion, and drainage problems. Inte…

Carbon Accounting and Optimisation Strategies for the Pipeline Industries: A Life Cycle Approach (Ref: ABCE-Pipeline-26)
Loughborough University Dr Haitao Lan 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Construction Management Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD at Loughborough University developing carbon accounting frameworks and optimisation strategies for pipeline industries. Combines life cycle assessment, data analytics, and modelling to reduce emissions …

Understanding evolving wildfire risk and resilience in Scotland
The University of Edinburgh Dr Zakary Campbell-Lochrie 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Climate Science Deadline: 10 Apr 2026

Funded PhD at the University of Edinburgh investigating wildfire risk and resilience in Scotland using mixed methods, modelling, and stakeholder analysis.

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-…

Empty homes in the UK: Systemic drivers, impacts, and opportunities to reconcile social and ecological targets.
King’s College London Dr Anna Pagani 🎓 Architecture 🎓 Civil Engineering Deadline: 15 May 2026

A fully funded 3.5-year interdisciplinary PhD at King’s College London investigating the systemic drivers and impacts of empty homes in the UK, combining social, environmental, and engineering perspectives.