Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
283 research degree projects
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Electronics and computer science | Engineering
Understanding risk due to Reynolds scaling effects for future aircraft development
This project will investigated Reynolds scaling effects to help support the development of future aircraft. -
Engineering
Distributed acoustic sensing for monitoring complex environments
This project aspires to advance distributed acoustic sensing by developing physics-enhanced signal processing algorithms particularly suited for complex multi-source environments. -
Engineering
Fusion of distributed and point acoustic sensing with physics-enhanced machine learning for remote monitoring of strategic energy assets
This project aims to leverage the advances in ultrasonic testing, including optical fibre-based distributed acoustic sensing and physics-enhanced machine learning, to increase the reliability of nuclear waste storage monitoring. -
Engineering | Mathematical sciences
Faster and quieter? Predictions of unsteady pressure and far-field acoustics of unsteady surfaces
This project focusses on advanced experimental and low-fidelity computations for the characterization of unsteady pressure fields and far-field acoustics generated by water-borne vessels. -
Engineering
Ray-inspired sensing and morphing: bio-inspired sensor arrays inform a neural network for enhanced manoeuvrability and extended endurance
On this project, you will advance the state of the art in ray robots by implementing a bio-inspired sensing and morphing robotic ray. -
Engineering
Ice detection and avoidance in uncrewed air vehicles
This project will develop novel methods to detect ice build-up in Uncrewed Air Vehicles and use this information to automate the vehicle response. -
Engineering
Wave energy scavenging technology for improved ship efficiency
Reducing the emissions of naval craft is a challenge with increasing and more complex payload demands and operational requirements in all weather conditions. -
Engineering
Vibration isolation design for optimum machine reliability
In this project you will use modelling and experimental methods to build an understanding of how vibration and shock mount design can influence machine bearing life. -
Engineering
Solid-state additive manufactured oxide dispersion-strengthened magnesium alloys for aerospace applications
The aim of this project is to enhance the performance of magnesium alloys in extreme space environments by improving their high-temperature strength, radiation resistance, and overall durability. -
Chemistry
Advanced materials for catalysis and metamaterials
In this project you will explore the fabrication of advanced materials for both catalysis and optical metamaterial applications.