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🎓 Fluid Mechanics PhDs

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.

Optimisation of Polymer Flooding Strategy During the Energy Transition
Heriot-Watt University Dr Alan Beteta; Prof Ken Sorbie 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Physics Deadline: 24 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD using simulation and modelling to optimise polymer flooding for improved oil recovery and reduced carbon emissions.

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…

Modelling of subsea cable flow induced vibration effects in offshore wind farms
Durham University Dr Lian Gan, Prof James Gilbert, Prof William Coombs 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Engineering Mathematics

This fully-funded PhD investigates flow-induced vibrations (FIV) in subsea cables for offshore wind farms, developing robust numerical models to predict structural response under complex environmental loading and improv…

Digital Twinning for Smart Resin Infusion and Curing in Wind Turbine Blades via Embedded Fibre Optic Sensors and Physics-Informed Machine Learning
University of Hull Prof James Gilbert (University of Hull), Dr Hatice Sas (University of Sheffield) 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Computational Mathematics

This fully-funded PhD develops a digital twin of the resin infusion and curing process in wind turbine blade manufacturing using embedded fibre optic sensors and physics-informed machine learning. The project aims to pr…

Passive Flow Control for Turbulent Boundary Layer Drag Reduction
The University of Queensland Dr Azadeh Jafari 🎓 Aerodynamics 🎓 Experimental Physics Deadline: 29 Apr 2026

This PhD focuses on passive flow control strategies to suppress turbulent boundary layers and reduce skin-friction drag. Using wind tunnel experiments and advanced flow measurement techniques, the project explores funda…

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.

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…

Parameterising wakes for oceanographic models
Loughborough University Dr Charlie Lloyd, Prof Robert Dorrell, Dr Majid Bastankhah, Dr Michela De Dominicis 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Energy Technologies Deadline: 31 Mar 2026

PhD project focused on developing advanced parameterisations of offshore wind turbine wakes for oceanographic models, combining CFD simulations and marine modelling to understand environmental impacts of large-scale win…