Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? Cranfield University, Wharley End, England invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Wave devouring propulsion for marine decarbonisation
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD project aims to refine and expand the theory of wave-based thrust harvesting across diverse floating platforms such as floating wind turbines, floating solar panels, cargo ships, and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), employing both computational and experimental methodologies. Cranfield’s expertise in energy and sustainability encompasses a broad spectrum of potential energy solutions, from our evolving focus on hydrogen to our increasing reliance on renewable energy sources. The transforming energy landscape offers exciting opportunities and the potential for the UK to lead in new technologies and services related to low-carbon energy and power generation.
Application Deadline: 28 Aug 2024
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Scalable Digital Twins with Advanced Machine Learning Integration for Offshore Wind turbine Operation and Maintenance
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD project aims to bridge key gaps in wind energy optimization by integrating digital twin technology with advanced machine learning. It involves developing a holistic digital twin model that incorporates various data from wind farm operations, serving as a platform for applying and honing sophisticated machine learning methods like deep learning for enhanced predictive maintenance. The project prioritizes real-time data processing for dynamic operational adjustments and employs both synthetic and real sensor data for thorough model validation, ensuring robust performance in diverse conditions. Additionally, the project will explore the potential benefits of using digital twins to optimize the performance of wind farms, while identifying any associated limitations or challenges.
Application Deadline: 28 Aug 2024
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Radar Range and Doppler Resolution Techniques for Electronic Warfare
Summary of PhD Program:
The project is to contribute to a DSTL research programme in Electronic Warfare to develop novel radar resolution techniques and predictions for application in hostile environments. The project will be concerned with developing novel resolution techniques in distance and speed and solutions that allow the prediction of radar resolution performance in representative engagement scenarios. The project will allow the student to acquire expertise in radar systems and radar signal processing and develop unique expertise in Electronic Warfare.
Application Deadline: 28 Aug 2024
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Photonic sensors for robotics and automation
Summary of PhD Program:
Be part of the robotics revolution by joining our PhD programme in photonic sensors. The future of robots lies in increased flexibility and performance, and to enable this better performing and lower cost sensors are required. Sponsored by a departmental scholarship this project will take an existing optical sensing technology from the laboratory to prototypes aimed at delivering new sensing capabilities for robotics and automation. You will be part of an inclusive, highly-collaborative and supportive research environment, have access to bespoke training, and the opportunity to gain in-demand technical skills, all whilst earning a (tax-free) stipend of up to £20,000 and all UK fees paid.
Application Deadline: 21 Aug 2024
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5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Optimise and automate pre-production for wire based Directed Energy Deposition (w-DEDAM) production
Summary of PhD Program:
This 4-year, fully funded PhD project centres on the automation and optimisation of the pre-production process for wire-based Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing (w-DEDAM). It is supported by EPSRC Industrial Cooperative Awards in Science & Technology (CASE) training grants and WAAM3D Ltd, our industry partner. Additionally, the industrial partner offers a 3-month placement annually during the project. The project aims to explore cutting-edge digital technologies for w-DEDAM pre-production, including machine learning, deep learning, Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), and advanced optimisation algorithms.
Application Deadline: 28 Aug 2024
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Nanobubbles for the volume and yield stress reduction of organic-laden radioactive sludges
Summary of PhD Program:
This exciting fully funded PhD, with an enhanced stipend of £24,000 per annum, will focus on the application of nanobubbles to support waste management at the UKs designated nuclear waste management site for civil power generation and experimental fuels. Delivered in collaboration with the sponsor of this research, Sellafield Ltd, we anticipate deriving operational improvements, cost savings, and safety enhancements in waste management.
Application Deadline: 28 Aug 2024
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Modelling capability for chemical aging of gun propellants
Summary of PhD Program:
Conventional propellants degrade over time at rates depending on factors such as their composition as well as external variables like storage temperature. Unfavourable conditions could reduce by many years the service life of munitions, as it could lead to spontaneous ignition and unplanned explosions with huge consequences. Understanding, measuring and predicting the propellants’ degradation mechanisms under different environmental conditions is vital for the safe storage of munitions.
Application Deadline: 21 Aug 2024
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Integrated Sensors Airframe Design
Summary of PhD Program:
The research will focus on early implementation of health monitoring system for aerostructure. The project contributes directly to the development of safer and more sustainable aircraft. The project explores feasibility and efficiency of sensor technologies integration in aerostructure by their early introduction in product development stages. This funded PhD studentship provides great opportunity to work closely with leading research institution and aerospace organisations in sustainable aviation.
Application Deadline: 31 Jul 2024
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Hydrogen for future space transportation
Summary of PhD Program:
Hydrogen for future space transportation is a fully funded, 4-year, PhD position part of the Rocketry Research, Teaching, and Training (R2T2). R2T2 is an integrated doctoral programme run across eight UK universities, which seeks to provide the opportunity to pursue a PhD in space propulsion technologies. The programme is fully funded, and a budget of approximately £50k will be available to support practical experiments, including hotfire, cold-flow, wind tunnel experiments, or similar, according to the specific project’s needs. Where hotfire is indicated, technical oversight will be put in place, and the use of the MachLab test site at Machrihanish Airbase will be offered, although not required.
Application Deadline: 16 Oct 2024
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10. Fully Funded PhD Position in High Energy Propagation and Energy Transfer in poor weather
Summary of PhD Program:
The project will be concerned with studying the effects of high energy propagation in poor weather and investigate methods for increasing energy transfer on an intended object. The project will allow the student to acquire expertise in electro-magnetic propagation and sensing with electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR) and radar systems.
Application Deadline: 21 Aug 2024
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Extreme learning to handle ‘Big Data’
Summary of PhD Program:
A funded PhD studentship is available within the Autonomous and Cyber Physical Systems Centre at Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, UK. As aerospace platforms go through their service life, gradual performance degradations and unwarranted system failures can occur. There is certain physical information known a priori in such aerospace platform operations. The main research hypothesis to be tested in this research is that it should be possible to significantly improve the performance of extreme learning and assure safe and reliable maintenance operation by integrating this prior knowledge into the learning mechanism.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Experimental and Numerical Study of Parameters Affecting the Wake Dynamics of a Simplified Car: Effects of Roughness – Turbulence – Yaw Angle
Summary of PhD Program:
Air quality is a major public health issue worldwide. Two origins can be identified for pollutant particles that emanated from road transport vehicles.The dynamics of exhaust and non-exhaust pollutants released into the atmosphere in the wake of passenger cars are still poorly understood. An enhanced understanding of these physical processes involved in the dispersion of pollutants is essential. The flow topology must be accurately described and analysed while both the flow and the interaction of the flow and particles must be better understood. Our ability to find solutions to either limit the infiltration of pollutants into car cabins (and thus reduce the exposure of the occupants) or to identify areas where they can accumulate (areas to be avoided by pedestrians and cyclists) depends on these issues. This is the context of this PhD project.
Application Deadline: 28 Aug 2024
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in Design optimization of recoilless disruptor de-armers enabling precise neutralization of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Unexploded Bombs (UXBs)
Summary of PhD Program:
This project is designed to investigate a lighter, next-generation alternative material to reduce the weight of unloaded stainless-steel disrupters and improve associated control and stability performance. A disrupter is a small cannon that fires water or an inert projectile to separate an IED into its constituent components or remove the fuse from a UXB rendering it inert and safe.
Application Deadline: 28 Aug 2024
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Combinatorial artificial intelligence for defence applications
Summary of PhD Program:
Fully funded Ph.D. opportunity in Aerospace AI. Sponsored by EPSRC and BAE Systems covering tuition, fees and a bursary of up to £19,569 (tax free). Combinatory Artificial Intelligence (also known as Third Wave AI as initially described by DARPA) is the term that references the next foreseen advances within Artificial Intelligence. This stems from the two main styles of AI development over the last two decades. This research topic aims to define novel approaches to developing and combining these intelligences, utilizing both 1st and 2nd wave AI approaches, in the context of Defence applications.
Application Deadline: 07 Aug 2024
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15. Fully Funded PhD Position in Aero-Engine Experimental Aerodynamics
Summary of PhD Program:
This is a full funded PhD (fees and bursary) in propulsion system aerodynamics in collaboration with Rolls-Royce and EPSRC. Fundamental understanding of aerodynamic flows is at the heart of aero-engine design and a key research area is the ability to measure complex flow fields. Within that context, the overall aim of this PhD is to further develop non-intrusive laser-based flow measurement systems with new event-based cameras for stereo PIV measurements. This will be used to characterise the dynamic flow distortion within confined regions such as convoluted aero-engine intakes. This is expected to yield significant benefits in aerodynamic measurement quality where there is a keen interest in obtaining measurements close to surfaces.
Application Deadline: 14 Aug 2024
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Advanced Technology Concepts for Hydrogen Fuelled Environmental Friendly Aircraft with GKN
Summary of PhD Program:
A fully funded PhD studentship with GKN and great opportunity to work closely with a leading aerospace organisation at the forefront of Sustainable Aviation to research and develop novel technologies for hydrogen and zero emission aircraft . We are looking for enthusiastic, inquisitive and motivated researchers with a strong interest in aerodynamics and systems design to join a diverse and inclusive research group focusing on technologies for the decarbonisation of aviation and the exploration of advanced aerodynamic and energy based analysis methods. This is an GKN-EPSRC CASE Award that focuses on the development of new technologies for the development of a hydrogen fuelled aircraft.
