Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? University of Warwick, Coventry, 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 Developing high performance dynamic elastomer nanocomposites
Summary of PhD Program:
EU regulation has placed an imperative on the development of alternatives for rubbers containing fluorine in critical applications, key requirements such as radiation resistance, low permeability, high and low temperature capability, have challenged the current elastomer technologies. This project aims to develop novel elastomer nanocomposites by exploring functional nanoparticles and new elastomer chemistry for high performance rubber sealing systems. The surface chemistry of nanoparticles and interface characterisation with elastomer will be studied, the structure-property-processing relationship of the rubber nanocomposites will be investigated through a suite of advanced technologies, such as atomic force microscopy, wide-angle X-ray scattering, rheology, and dynamic mechanochemical characterisation.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Novel electrical steel development for high performing e-machines
Summary of PhD Program:
E-machine manufacturing has experienced significant growth over the past five years, with projections indicating continued expansion. Improved efficiency can be achieved by design and materials optimization. Currently most e-machines utilize standard electrical steels (approx. 3 wt% Si grades) with materials choices for high-frequency motors being Fe-Co alloys (expensive but used for aerospace) and 6 wt% Si electrical steel (single supplier, expensive, non-sustainable production route). Therefore, there is an opportunity to develop improved electrical steels, produced using conventional mass production processing, for widespread use in e-machines that will directly enhance battery range but also facilitate the redesign of motors, resulting in further motor efficiency improvements.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Strategies for Achieving Net Zero Supply Chain Emissions
Summary of PhD Program:
The expected outcomes of this research include empirically validated strategies and detailed mitigation plans that companies can adopt to reduce their supply chain emissions. Additionally, the project aims to develop a framework for enhancing collaboration and transparency among supply chain partners, which is crucial for effective emissions management. The research will also produce evidence-based tools and guidelines to aid sustainable supply chain management decision-making. Furthermore, a comprehensive sourcing strategy specifically focused on achieving net-zero emissions will be formulated. These outcomes will provide actionable insights for companies and contribute significantly to the academic body of knowledge on sustainable supply chain management.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Digital Solutions for Optimizing the Hydrogen Supply Chain
Summary of PhD Program:
The project will then develop digital solutions for supply chain optimization alongside creating digital twins for comprehensive modeling and simulation. These digital twins will enable detailed scenario analysis and predictive capabilities, providing insights into potential bottlenecks and enabling proactive management of the supply chain. The ultimate goal is to improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of the hydrogen supply chain, fostering collaboration among stakeholders and paving the way for the broader adoption of hydrogen as a key energy source.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Plastics Analysis, Sorting & Recycling Technologies Through Intelligent Classification
Summary of PhD Program:
The aim of this project is to enhance the previous work on sorting with an improved understanding of extrusion compounding through in-line rheometry for real-time monitoring of shear viscosity. The integration of real-time rheological data with ML principles will form the basis of an intelligent recycling system, backed up by measurable sustainability credentials with the ultimate aim of delivering a new approach that delivers on both recycled content and net zero targets.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in XCT based structural simulation for hybrid architecture carbon fibre composites
Summary of PhD Program:
Hybrid architecture composites have attracted growing interests in high-performance automotive and aerospace applications. This project aims to develop an image analysis tool for quantifying fibre orientation and fibre content distributions from XCT scans for hybrid architecture carbon fibre composites, and subsequently develop a novel material model linking the material’s meso-structure to mechanical properties to create structural simulation models.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Verification and Validation of Safe Generative AI in Automative
Summary of PhD Program:
Our aim is to design a responsible GAI framework for AV perception, by implementing the following programme: 1) Developing a set of formally defined properties with metrics covering aspects such as robustness, explainability, fairness, privacy, and security, ensuring a comprehensive and holistic framework. 2) Establishing efficient verification methods/tools for accurately and reliably assessing those defined properties’ metrics from diverse perspectives and scenarios; 3) constructing a benchmark with the defined properties, metrics, estimation tools, and a selection of AV perception models as a publicly accessible standard for validating the responsibility of GAI in AV perception context; 4) and conducting a case study to demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed framework with industrial partners.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Transitional DeCarbonisation Scenario Modelling for Value Chain Emissions Mitigation (TransCarb)
Summary of PhD Program:
As a PhD candidate, you will join the Computational Sustainability Research Team, as part of the wider Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Group, comprising excellent and leading academics, researchers, project engineers and fellow PhD candidates. The group adopts an interdisciplinary approach across the full technology supply chain, focusing on the development of sustainable materials and manufacturing processes to combat environmental damage.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Fundamental understanding on biomass application in net-zero EAF steelmaking
Summary of PhD Program:
Steel is an irreplaceable material in our modern life, while steel industry accounts for 7% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. A variety of low emission steel manufacturing processes, including the proven EAF route, are being developed to convert the currently dominating Blast Furnace – Basic Oxygen Furnace (BF-BOF) steelmaking route to low CO2 or CO2 free steelmaking route. In conventional EAF steelmaking, significant amount of fossil fuel such as anthracite is charged or injected into the bath to provide chemical energy and create slag foaming, which will not be possible in future scrap-based net-zero EAF steelmaking.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Behaviours of Nitrogen in the Future Green Steelmaking Routes
Summary of PhD Program:
Steel is an irreplaceable material in our modern life, while steel industry accounts for 9% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. A variety of low emission steel manufacturing processes are being developed to convert the currently dominating Blast Furnace – Basic Oxygen Furnace (BF-BOF) steelmaking route to low CO2 or CO2 free steelmaking route. However, one of the technical challenges for the new steelmaking routes is the achievable nitrogen content in the steel produced. Some high-quality steels demand good formability and toughness, along with good surface quality, which necessitates controlling nitrogen to very low levels of ~20-30 ppm.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Advanced Characterisation of Large Format Lithium-Ion Battery Failures
Summary of PhD Program:
WMG and Jaguar Land Rover have been researching battery safety for over 10 years. This includes the creation of novel and repeatable methods of battery failure initialisation using laser technology and the integration of sensors within lithium-ion batteries to measure internal battery states such as core temperature, gas pressure and gas composition. Much of this research is often discussed using generic terms such as “battery thermal runaway” or “battery abuse testing”.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Advanced Battery Design for Future Electric Vehicles
Summary of PhD Program:
Significant advances have been made understanding the performance of lithium-ion batteries. However, less consideration has been given to the wider, multidisciplinary engineering challenges associated with battery design and manufacturability that will underpin the successful design of new battery systems for future electric vehicles (EVs) and aircraft. Meeting future EV requirements mandates a fundamental revaluation of how batteries are designed. WMG and Jaguar Land Rover have identified that significant innovation opportunities exist around new battery concepts that improve performance and sustainability.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in Mono-Material Barrier Films for Sustainable and Circular Plastic Packaging Applications (MonoFilm)
Summary of PhD Program:
Plastic packaging materials play a crucial role in today’s society, offering advantages such as versatility, hygiene, safety, lightweight properties, and, notably, a low carbon footprint when compared to alternative materials. Despite the apparent simplicity of plastic bags or wrappers for everyday items like crisps, cheese, or ham, they often consist of multiple layers of different plastic types. While these layers effectively preserve food freshness and minimize waste, they pose significant challenges in terms of recyclability.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in 3D-printed proprioceptive materials with integrated active feedback systems for real-time shape optimisation
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD research proposal aims to design, fabricate, and characterise proprioceptive materials integrated with active feedback systems for real-time shape optimisation in defence applications. Using 3D printing technologies, the project focuses on the development of a specific device featuring shape memory alloys and electroactive polymers as proprioceptive materials. These materials will be printed with integrated sensors to form a cohesive, structurally robust system.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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15. Fully Funded PhD Position in Thermal route optimization of predictive controls to improve BEV efficiency using AI & ML
Summary of PhD Program:
Route information has significantly improved the optimization of hybrid vehicle propulsion by determining the most efficient power source for different parts of a journey. It’s commonly used for eco-coaching by influencing driving behaviour for better fuel efficiency. However, the potential for leveraging route data to optimize energy consumption in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) has been less explored. This project introduces an innovative approach to enhance BEV Thermal Management using route-specific data, incorporating factors like vehicle speed, V2X, traffic, and weather details.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Modelling and Optimisation of Battery Electrode Slurry Preparation Process by Extrusion
Summary of PhD Program:
Lithium-ion battery and its alternatives continue to advance to meet the ever-growing need for energy storage, and electric transportation systems. With increased demand for electric vehicles, e-aircrafts, e-bike, etc, and the environmental imperative to harness clean energy, battery production and development is more important than ever before, and battery manufacturers need optimised process technologies to ensure quality and efficiency in their operations.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
