Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
454 research degree projects
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Physics and astronomy
Revealing quasar host galaxies with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
The goals of the PhD will be to systematically characterise the multi-wavelength properties of quasar host galaxies as a function of redshift, luminosity and dust obscuration using imaging surveys. -
Engineering
Automated hydrodynamic characterisation for seakeeping and manoeuvring performance from focused experimental datasets
In this project you will have the opportunity to develop and test novel methodologies to extract ship hydrodynamic characteristics from a focused set of tests. The ambition is to disrupt conventional approaches, by exploring novel hydrodynamic test and evaluation practices. -
Engineering | Mathematical sciences
Rapid production of hollow spheres using coaxial nozzles
When gas flows from a coaxial nozzle surrounded by a liquid, it forms reproducible liquid shells useful in industries needing hollow spheres, such as pharmaceuticals and 3D printing. This project aims to understand and optimize production rates, reproducibility based on nozzle design and operating parameters. -
Engineering
Modelling the role of hard particles in hard facing alloys
This project aims to identify the role and mechanism by which hard phase support galling resistance to support the production of a microstructural model which allows the role of the hard phase to be investigated under a range of operating loads informed by experiments. -
Engineering | Mathematical sciences
Artificial intelligence for ultrasonic characterisation of complex materials
Explore the space where physics-based modelling and artificial intelligence meet. Join this project on ultrasonic non-destructive characterisation of complex materials. This project will explore various artificial intelligence tools combined with ultrasonic experiments, physics-based simulation and inversion to develop reliable tools for safety-critical assets. -
Engineering
Enhancing X-ray micro-CT scanners through hardware and software
Would you like to work with state-of-the-art hardware and innovative software, using your skills to improve world-leading imaging techniques?microCT scanning is a key technology in non-destructive imaging across many applications. You will extend the capabilities of existing microCT scanners expanding their capabilities to improve scientific understanding. -
Engineering
Innovations in waste energy minimisation from maritime engineering power and propulsion systems
This PhD project, in association with BAE Systems, seeks to reveal and investigate novel solutions to deliver significant improvements in overall energy efficiency in maritime transport. -
Engineering
Investigation of the potential of using magnetic reconnection as the method of acceleration within spacecraft propulsion
This PhD project will aim to investigate the potential of using magnetic reconnection within a plasma propulsion thruster for spacecraft, and exciting and novel topic within the field. -
Engineering
3D printed porous metamaterials for customised protective packaging of high-value objects
Delicate, high-value objects such as museum artefacts or medical goods warrant bespoke packaging solutions for protection against shock and vibration damage during transit. This project will develop the capability to design and 3D print packaging from metamaterials that derive their mechanical properties in-part from the geometry of their porous architecture. -
Physics and astronomy
Understanding ionospheric dynamics with machine learning
The Earth’s magnetosphere-ionosphere (M-I) system is driven by its interaction with the solar wind through a coupling process called “reconnection”. You will use machine learning techniques to probe an extensive dataset of ionospheric dynamics to elucidate how the solar wind conditions control the size and rate of the coupling process.