🎓 Mechanical Engineering PhDs
This PhD investigates the multi-physics behaviour of superconducting fusion magnet materials, linking mechanical damage and electrical degradation to establish predictive qualification for next-generation fusion systems.
This PhD accelerates alloy discovery for additive manufacturing using AI-assisted workflows, 3D-printed compositional libraries, and high-throughput characterisation to develop advanced Type 316 stainless steel and its …
This PhD investigates the optimisation of thermomechanical ageing in high-strength 6xxx aluminium alloys, focusing on quenching and pre-ageing effects on microstructure, mechanical performance, and corrosion resistance,…
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…
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…
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…
This PhD project addresses the challenge of data interpretation in Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) by investigating how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can improve the reliability and consi…
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…
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…
Funded PhD at the University of Edinburgh investigating wildfire risk and resilience in Scotland using mixed methods, modelling, and stakeholder analysis.
Fully funded PhD at Cranfield University on MOF-based carbon capture combining experimental work and CFD modelling to develop scalable industrial decarbonisation solutions.
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-…