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Dynamic Behaviour and Engineering Optimisation of PEM Water Electrolysers under Real-World Conditions with AI Support
Monash University Malaysia Prof Meng Nan Chong, Dr Joshua Zheyan Soo, Dr Chin Vern Yeoh 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Chemical Engineering Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

Funded PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on PEM water electrolysers, combining engineering and AI to improve hydrogen production under real-world operating conditions.

Highly-Active Metal Complexes for Low Temperature Thermocatalytic Ammonia Production
Monash University Malaysia Prof Meng Nan Chong, Dr Joshua Zheyan Soo 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Chemical Physics Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

Funded PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on developing low-temperature catalytic systems for sustainable ammonia production and clean energy applications.

Solar-Driven Co-Production of Hydrogen and Green Chemicals via Photoelectrochemical Systems
Monash University Malaysia Prof Meng Nan Chong, Dr Yaw Chong Siang 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Engineering Deadline: 04 May 2026

PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on solar-driven hydrogen production and green chemical co-production using advanced photoelectrochemical systems.

Multi-terminal HVDC Control and Operation Strategies for Offshore Wind Farms
Loughborough University Dr Zhengyu Lin, Dr Dong Chen, Dr Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt 🎓 Control Systems 🎓 Data Analysis

This PhD develops control and operational strategies for multi-terminal HVDC (MT-HVDC) networks in offshore wind, addressing vendor interoperability and system scalability using advanced simulations and industrial valid…

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.

Numerical Modelling of Floating Offshore Wind Moorings in Variable Seabed Conditions
Durham University Prof Charles Augarde, Dr Alexandros Petalas, Prof William Coombs, Prof Colin Smith 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Energy Technologies

This fully-funded PhD focuses on numerical modelling of floating offshore wind moorings, exploring soil-structure interaction in variable seabed conditions. The research uses advanced computational techniques, including…

Resilient Control of Offshore Wind Transmission Systems for a Net-Zero Grid
Durham University Dr Mahmoud Shahbazi, Prof Hongjian Sun 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Electrical Engineering

This fully-funded PhD develops resilient control strategies for offshore wind transmission systems, focusing on grid-forming HVDC controllers for stable voltage and frequency restoration after faults. The project combin…

Nanoparticle-reinforced coatings for leading edge protection of offshore wind turbine blades
Loughborough University Dr Sina Saremi-Yarahmadi, Dr Daniel Butcher, Prof Robert Dorrell, Mr Adam Nevin (Trelleborg) 🎓 Ceramics 🎓 Chemical Engineering

This fully-funded PhD focuses on developing advanced nanoparticle-reinforced polyurethane coatings to protect offshore wind turbine blades from erosion and environmental degradation. The project combines materials engin…

Predicting clad defect propagation of Zr-based alloys under oxidising conditions during dry fuel store
The University of Manchester Dr P Frankel Prof Joel Turner Dr Mia Maric 🎓 Energy Technologies 🎓 Materials Science Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

This PhD investigates how defects in zirconium alloy cladding of spent nuclear fuel propagate under oxidising conditions during dry storage, using advanced materials characterisation techniques and industrial collaborat…

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 …

IC-3-5 Molecular engineering of ion-conductive polymer membranes for advanced batteries
Imperial College London Prof. Paul Fennell Dr Qilei Song Prof. Magda Titirici Prof. Kim Jelfs 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Energy Technologies

Fully funded PhD at Imperial College London focusing on molecular engineering of ion-conductive polymer membranes for advanced lithium and sodium batteries. Combines polymer synthesis, electrochemistry, and transport mo…

Development of Solid-State Composites for Safe and Efficient Hydrogen Storage
The University of Manchester Peng Gong, Philip Withers, James Robson, David Knowles 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Engineering

PhD at the University of Manchester focused on developing advanced solid-state materials for hydrogen storage. Combines materials engineering and chemistry to improve storage efficiency, safety, and performance for clea…