In many academic fields, the Scottish university of Edinburgh is offering fully supported PhD places. For these posts, they are accepting online applications; interested applicants can submit their applications using the university's online application portal. If you are qualified and interested, you should apply as soon as feasible.
1. PhD Position in Mechatronics of Atmospheric Carbon Capture, Fully Funded
You will be employed by the famous carbon capture research team, the Emerging Sustainable Technologies Laboratory (ESTech Lab), while you are continuing your education. The development of a highly effective technique for directly removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will be the main focus. You'll have access to cutting-edge tools, such as a Direct Air Capture small-scale prototype, and you'll be urged to come up with novel applications for this technology.
The application deadline: November 15, 2023.
2. Fully funded PhD position in energy-efficient separations via hierarchical nanofabrication of smart and functional materials
Concerns regarding the environmental effects of fossil fuels have been raised due to the declining oil reserves and rising worldwide demand for energy. Improvements in the use of fossil fuels and the development of renewable energy sources have been made in an effort to address these energy and environmental issues. A very promising alternative has developed in the form of biomass, a plentiful and carbon-neutral renewable energy source.
It can be used to make a variety of transportation fuels, lowering dependency on petroleum-based goods and enhancing the transportation sector's greenhouse gas emissions.
The Application Deadline: August 20, 2023
3. Fully funded PhD position in constrained architected materials fracture
In order to promote sustainable practises in the building, infrastructure, renewable energy, and automotive industries, among others, this research project aims to address significant structural bonding issues and provide innovative solutions. The primary goal of adopting the idea of Mechanical Metamaterials into the framework for adhesive bonding is to develop specialised limited architectural materials that can take the place of bulk adhesives.
4. PhD Position with Full Funding on Flow inside Supersaturated Saline Droplets
Numerous research areas, such as heat exchange, material staining, and virus transmission, are very relevant to the study of droplets on surfaces. Stains or crystal patterns can emerge when a droplet dries on a surface because the materials it contains are deposited as a result of internal fluxes within the droplet. These stains' features are influenced by a variety of elements, including heat, momentum, mass movement inside the droplet during evaporation, how the three-phase contact line behaves, and how the liquid contacts the surface.
It is generally accepted that salt crystallisation will begin in the case of a salt solution droplet, such as sodium chloride, if the concentration of the droplet exceeds the saturation limit and the surface is sufficiently rough to cause heterogeneous crystallisation. This point is referred to as the deliquescence limit.
The Application Deadline: November 18, 2023
5. PhD Position in Engineering Education with Full Funding
Within the framework of the Remote Laboratories project, the University of Edinburgh is providing a PhD opportunity in Engineering Education. Professor Tim Drysdale, the Chair of Technology Enhanced Science Education in the School of Engineering, is in charge of this project. No matter where they are, students can conduct real-world experiments in remote laboratories utilising actual equipment. Students can carry out experiments in real-time by connecting to the apparatus through a web browser.
We are pioneers in creating an open-source digital infrastructure for distant laboratories here at the University of Edinburgh. In order to implement cutting-edge educational theories in real-world contexts, we blend developments in physical and software technologies with educational research.
The Application Deadline: April 12, 2024
6. PhD Position with Full Funding in Distributed and Intelligent Sensing for Ocean Research and Sustainable Ocean Business
A lack of understanding of the dynamic interactions between ocean processes like waves, currents, turbulence, and the atmosphere is impeding the development of numerous ocean-related activities like offshore renewable energy, aquaculture, data centres, hydrogen production, carbon storage, and ocean habitations.
There is a need for better measurement, statistical characterization, and modelling because our understanding of these processes at the proper sizes and timescales is currently restricted. To ensure the dependable and economical design and operation of offshore infrastructure, this is essential.
The Application Deadline: October 20, 2023
7. PhD Position with Full Funding for Next-Generation Megawatt-Scale Wind Energy Converter Development
For an intriguing PhD research post, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and the University of Edinburgh are looking for energetic, self-driven people. Contributing to the creation of cutting-edge wind energy power electronic conversion systems, which will influence the direction of renewable energy, is what this opportunity entails. You will get the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research through this work, and you will learn useful skills in fields including renewable energy, electronic design, electrical power systems, and power semiconductor applications.
The Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Low Temperature Heat Desalination
Water scarcity is getting greater due to climate change, therefore it is less certain how much water will be accessible in the future. This poses a serious threat to fragile ecosystems. Water is also crucial to many industries. Energy is in great demand across a wide range of sectors that utilise a lot of water. Similar situations exist in nations that produce a lot of solar energy yet still require water. The fact that water and energy needs frequently coexist creates a chance.
The Application Deadline: November 15, 2023
9. PhD Position with Full Funding for Conversion of Humidity to Electricity
Natural or man-made disasters frequently create abrupt fluctuations in humidity, which we frequently encounter. Our bodies expel water through our skins to regulate body temperature, and the humidity inside a dishwasher can range from 30% to 100%. Whether the location is humid or dry, humidity varies between the hours of the day and the hours of the night.
Every time the humidity changes, there is a shift in energy that may be recorded. Although previous research has demonstrated that energy may be extracted from humidity, the amount of electricity produced was insignificant. Beyond those findings, this research employs many chemical and physical techniques to build an actual tool that can generate a sizable quantity of electricity.
The Application Deadline: November 15, 2023
10. PhD position with full funding in biopolymers for membrane and packaging applications
In comparison to conventional methods, using membranes to separate mixtures of gases is thought to be more energy- and environmentally-friendly. It is critical to comprehend how gases and liquids travel through various materials when developing membrane separation processes, particularly those used in the packaging sector. There is a need to investigate bio-based and biodegradable materials as substitutes for synthetic polymers since the idea of end-of-life plays a larger role in membrane separation.
The Application Deadline: January 27, 2024
11. PhD Position with Full Funding in Biomedical Antimicrobial Coatings
The antimicrobial coating market is expanding quickly. Its goal is to deal with the serious problems brought on by bacteria adhering to surfaces and developing biofilms on different gadgets. The University of Edinburgh's Institute for Bioengineering will host the study, which aims to combine a technique that successfully kills germs with a way that prevents bacterial attachment. Antimicrobial coatings will be created as a result of this combination.
The Application Deadline: October 03, 2023
12. PhD Position in America's Cup Yacht Hydrofoils with Full Funding
The America's Cup adopted foiling boats for the first time in 2013, which led to a significant rise in the use of foils for racing and recreational purposes in both sailing and motor boats. Boats can attain amazing speeds and comfort thanks to foiling, but it also poses substantial design, handling, and safety issues. This study intends to get a thorough understanding of the America's Cup hydrofoils' unstable water dynamics. It will entail working with renowned yacht designers and experienced sailors, and a partnership with an America's Cup team is conceivable.
The Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
13. PhD position with full funding for research on the gliding seeds of the Javan cucumber vine
Tropical woodlands are home to a particular species of plant called the Javan cucumber. It scales trees to access the canopy's sunlight. It develops pods with many wingless seeds within when it reaches enormous heights. When the wind pushes against the pods, these seeds are discharged. The seeds of the Javan cucumber may glide consistently and smoothly through the air, unlike other seeds that rotate as they do so. Compared to other winged seeds, these seeds' design aids in their ability to drop more slowly.
The Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in High Performance Yacht Sail Aerodynamics
The goal of the suggested study is to look at the fluid dynamics of boat sails. Compared to wings and blades frequently employed in other sectors, such as aeronautics and turbo machines, sails offer unique flow characteristics that enable the formation of very high lift and high lift/drag ratio. In order to further improve the performance of sails and, more crucially, to allow for the cross-fertilization of ideas in research sectors where fluid dynamic efficiency is required, the project seeks to understand the underlying mechanics of these flow properties.
The Application Deadline: November 31, 2023
15. Fully Funded PhD Position Investigating Fluid Mechanics of Primary Breakup in Advanced Laser Diagnostics
In this PhD post, the major breakup mechanisms at the liquid/gas interfaces at the centre of an atomizing spray are resolved by extensive experimental observations that address the underlying fluid dynamics. Short-pulse laser diagnostics will be used during experiments and applied using an atomizing spray. The diagnostics will consist of two techniques: two-photon laser induced fluorescence imaging, which reduces multiple scatter at lower optical depths, and ballistic imaging, which allows one to see unbroken liquid elements inside a thick droplet cloud.
The Application Deadline: June 30, 2023
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Added-Mass-Variation Control for Advanced Marine Renewable Energy Harvesting
The ability of cephalopods (octopuses and squids) to change their shape while moving through water allows them to produce more thrust, according to research on these animals. This idea can also be used to describe an underwater system with a mass, spring, and damper. The system can produce resonance and counteract the effects of drag by using the increased mass variation force by actively regulating the form changes.
The Application Deadline: December 31, 2023
17. PhD Position in Advanced Free-Space Optical Communication for Reliable Connectivity with Full Funding
Free-space optical technology requires a dependable system that can transport data without interruption regardless of the communication channel's circumstances in order to provide efficient communication between two sites. Photon absorption and scattering in the channel should not be a problem for this system. The system must also be able to precisely direct and follow a tiny beam of light, particularly when employed on moving platforms. The effect of atmospheric turbulence on the functionality of free-space optical communication systems is another issue that needs to be addressed.
The Application Deadline: March 1st, 2024
18. PhD Position with Full Funding for Research in Sensing and Wireless Communications
The goal of this research is to investigate fresh ideas for effective wireless communication and sensing. The goal is to examine both optical and radio frequencies in order to suit the needs of future communication networks. These methods have the potential to allow simultaneous data transmission, radar-like object identification, and sensor-based location tracking inside a single system. Using Rydberg atoms and electromagnetically induced transparency is one method that is of interest.
The Application Deadline: September 1st, 2023
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19. PhD Position with Full Funding in Flowing Suspension Physics and Engineering
Slurries, chocolate, toothpaste, and other natural and industrial environments can all contain mixtures of particles and liquid. For a better knowledge of the natural world and engineering processes, it is crucial to understand how these mixtures flow. When the liquid is thin and the particles are hard, repellent, and of the same size, we are still learning how the interactions between the particles effect their flow behaviour. In practise, these requirements are frequently not met. The liquid's characteristics may change, the particles' sizes and shapes may vary, and they may be soft or sticky. The fundamental goal of this study is to determine how these microscopic characteristics affect the overall flow behaviour.
The Application Deadline: September 1st, 2023
20. PhD position with full funding in signal processing for improved single-photon imaging
LIDAR and biological imaging were revolutionised by single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD). With the advent of massive array sensors and 3D-stacked systems, high-speed imaging has become more feasible. Compressing photon data while keeping quality still presents difficulties.
The Application Deadline: June 1st, 2023
21. Fully Funded PhD Position in Wireless RF/Microwave Power Transmission for Remote Coronavirus Sterilisation and Destruction
The goal of the proposed PhD study is to create a fresh approach to combating the COVID-19 epidemic. This technique involves sterilising surfaces and airborne particles remotely using microwave technology. Similar to a microwave oven, it sterilises objects and surfaces using safe RF/microwave energy.
The Application Deadline: November 22, 2023
22. Fully Funded PhD Position in Automotive Radar and Related Scenarios for RF Electronics and Radar Antenna Systems
The market for driverless vehicles expanded significantly globally in 2021. Innovative technological solutions are being investigated to increase the safety and dependability of autonomous driving. Governments and businesses have made significant investments in R&D, with the UK alone investing £120 million in applications for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) between 2014 and 2018. The CAV market is expected to grow to a value of £906 billion by 2035.
The Application Deadline: December 14, 2023
23. PhD position with full funding in multifunctional nanomaterials for removing greenhouse gases
In this century, humanity faces a serious and expensive threat from climate change. This issue is exacerbated by the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) from many sources. In addition to reducing emissions at the source, it's essential to get these gases out of the atmosphere. An excellent method for converting GHGs like CO2, CH4, and N2O into safe atmospheric gases is solar-driven photocatalysis.
