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PhD in Structural and Earthquake Engineering on Seismic Protection Systems
Polytechnique Montréal Prof. Antonios Katsamakas 🎓 Structural Engineering Deadline: 30 May 2026

Explore innovative seismic protection systems to safeguard infrastructure in earthquake-prone areas. Develop and test experimental systems, validate numerical models, and contribute valuable research to structural safet…

This research addresses critical challenges in protecting infrastructure from earthquake damage, enhancing safety, affordability, and susta…

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Structural Engineering Earthquake Engineering Structural Dynamics Bridge Design
PhD on Architected Materials and Advanced Repair Techniques for Resilient Civil Infrastructure
University of Massachusetts Amherst Associate Professor Simos Gerasimidis 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Materials Science

Explore the frontier of architected materials to enhance civil infrastructure resilience. Develop innovative additive repair methods to extend steel bridge lifespan, combining advanced manufacturing and structural engin…

This research addresses critical infrastructure challenges by developing materials and repair methods that improve structural durability an…

2058+ citations · h25
Architected materials Resilient Infrastructure Progressive Collapse Structural Stability
Design of Wave Energy Converter Hulls Using Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
University of New Hampshire Dr. Philippe Kalmogo 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Structural Engineering

Explore the design of Wave Energy Converter hulls with UHPC using CFD and FEA techniques. Investigate and validate innovative marine energy solutions with experimental testing to enhance power generation efficiency.

This research will contribute to sustainable energy by enhancing the design and structural reliability of wave energy converters, supportin…

11+ citations · h2
Structural Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering for Wave Energy Converter Hulls Using Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
University of New Hampshire Dr. Philippe Kalmogo 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Structural Engineering

Explore the use of UHPC in designing wave energy converter hulls to enhance marine renewable energy solutions. Conduct CFD and FEA simulations along with experimental testing to innovate durable and efficient wave energ…

This research contributes to advancing sustainable marine energy by improving the design and durability of WEC hulls, helping to reduce fos…

11+ citations · h2
Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering
Large Deformation Numerical Modelling of Drag Embedment Anchors for Floating Offshore Wind
Durham University Prof William Coombs, Prof Charles Augarde, Dr Alessandro Leonardi, Dr Robert Bird 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Geotechnical Engineering

This PhD develops advanced numerical models to simulate large deformation behaviour of drag embedment anchors (DEAs) used for floating offshore wind turbines, focusing on installation, post-installation performance, and…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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.

Optimisation of thermomechanical ageing processing: influence of quenching and pre-ageing on the performance of high strength 6xxx aluminium alloys
The University of Manchester Prof X Zhou 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Physics Deadline: 10 Apr 2026

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,…

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…