Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
292 research degree projects
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Ocean and earth science
Decision support to deliver gravel barrier adaptation pathways mapped to system state triggers
Gravel barrier shorelines offer widespread, critically important natural flood protection to many coastal communities. Their management, creation and enhancement are increasingly seen as sustainable, while providing nature-based adaptation options that boost natural capital. But these assets must be well managed to ensure they continue serving such functions in the face of increased risk of coastal erosion and flooding. -
Ocean and earth science
Satellite assessment of coastal hazards: compound effects of wind, waves and sea level on the England South Coast
This project explores coastal transformations along the south coast of England linked to the combined impacts of storms, waves, and rising sea levels. The south coast is highly vulnerable to climate change because of its exposure to powerful weather systems originating from the North Atlantic. -
Ocean and earth science
The Impact of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation on Flooding for Nuclear Sites in the UK
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) plays a critical role in decadal climate variability with impacts on sea level, regional weather patterns, and thus flooding, which poses a significant hazard to coastal infrastructure, including the UK’s Nuclear Power Plants. The overall goal of this project is to address fundamental questions about the causes and consequences of flooding around the UK’s coastlines over the next 100 years. -
Physics and astronomy
Exploring the impact of misalignment on the appearance of black holes
Black holes grow by accreting material through a disc which is bright across the EM spectrum. There is good theoretical and observational evidence that the accretion disc will likely be misaligned with the spin axis of the black hole although this is presently hard to pin down due to a lack of models which deal with such an effect. -
Engineering
Flow and noise control using non-equilibrium turbulent boundary layers
The aim of this research project is to investigate how airfoil self-noise is generated through the interaction between an airfoil blade and the turbulent boundary layers that form over it, and how these structures can be manipulated for flow and noise control. -
Engineering
AI-assisted robust aero-engine structural analysis due to fan blade-off
Robust design is crucial for ensuring the durability and reliability of aerospace components throughout their entire life cycle, given the variations that arise from geometry, material properties, and loads during long-term operation. -
Electronics and computer science
Machine Learning to Build Trustworthy Robot Swarms
This project focuses on advancing the trustworthiness and usability of multi-robot systems, particularly in the context of swarm robotics. -
Electronics and computer science
Replacing Si with 2D materials by developing the technique to dope them
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team to develop a novel technique to dope transition metal dichalcogenides and investigate their commercial potential by working with our industrial partners, Intel, Graphenea and Grolltex. -
Engineering
Investigation of neutraliser-free air-breathing plasma thruster
This project will investigate how adding metal plasma can improve the performance of air-breathing plasma thrusters, with a focus on developing an optimized neutralizer-free design for Very Low Earth Orbit environments. -
Engineering
AI-enhanced fluid-structure modelling to aid maritime decarbonization
The marine and maritime sectors face an urgent need for green energy solutions and effective decarbonization strategies. Our project focuses on the development of AI-enhanced numerical tools to help address these challenges.