Do you have a Master’s degree and are looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? University of Warwick, Coventry, England is now accepting applications for several funded PhD programs across a range of research areas.
1. Fully Funded PhD in Transitional DeCarbonisation Scenario Modelling for Value Chain Emissions Mitigation (TransCarb)
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Industrial manufacturing activities generate roughly two-thirds of global CO2 emissions, with over 90% of these emissions generated in the value chain, which encompasses all the individual steps taken to manufacture a product, driving climate change, and climate action. Legal requirements and obligations (e.g., the UK Carbon Budget: Net Zero by 2050 legislation), the need to demonstrate proactivity on climate change action, satisfy stakeholder/customer expectations, and boost performance ranking in sustainability indices, constitute drivers encouraging companies to reduce emissions.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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2. Fully Funded PhD in Evaluating the Influence of Tangible 3D Printed Replicas on the Museum Experience
Summary of Funded PhD Program
The project seeks to leverage user experience methods from industry to explore the use of tangible 3D printed replicas within museums. The main aims of the project are to understand how such replicas affect the museum experience and how they influence both the interpretation and behaviour of visitors. This project will be jointly supervised by researchers in WMG at the University of Warwick and Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the doctoral researcher will be expected to spend time in both institutions, as well as becoming part of the wider cohort of CDP-funded doctoral students across the UK.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
3. Fully Funded PhD in Functional elastomer nanocomposites for circularity
Summary of Funded PhD Program
This project aims to develop sustainable elastomer nanocomposites by exploring functional nanoparticles, new elastomer chemistry and advanced characterisation technologies.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. The functionality and energy efficiency of the rubber products will be investigated.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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4. Fully Funded PhD in Developing high performance dynamic elastomer nanocomposites
Summary of Funded 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
5. Fully Funded PhD in Strategies for Achieving Net Zero Supply Chain Emissions
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Reducing and mitigating supply chain emissions presents a significant challenge for companies striving to meet net-zero targets. These emissions, also known as Scope 3 emissions, often constitute the bulk of a company’s carbon footprint and are predominantly beyond direct control. A CDP report highlights that supply chain emissions are, on average, 11.4 times higher than operational emissions, emphasising the urgent need for effective strategies to address these emissions. This PhD project explores the overarching question: “How can companies effectively reduce Scope 3 supply chain emissions through empirical strategies, enhanced collaboration, and increased transparency to achieve net-zero targets?”
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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6. Fully Funded PhD in Fundamental understanding on biomass application in net-zero EAF steelmaking
Summary of Funded PhD Program
An enthusiastic individual is being invited to join a team of researchers to work on the EPSRC (Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council) Industrial Case funded project with industrial partner Tata Steel UK. The aim of this project is to create fundamental knowledge of biomass application in EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) steelmaking, supporting the transition to net-zero steel manufacturing. 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.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
7. Fully Funded PhD in Digital Solutions for Optimizing the Hydrogen Supply Chain
Summary of Funded PhD Program
This research aims to address the significant challenges within the hydrogen supply chain by exploring its needs and developing digital supply chain solutions, including digital twins. Key areas of focus include understanding the requirements for hydrogen production, storage, transportation, distribution, and consumption across various applications such as industrial use, transportation, residential heating, and power generation. By analyzing these components, the research will identify critical supply chain challenges, resource availabilities, and opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while effectively meeting demand.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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8. Fully Funded PhD in Behaviours of Nitrogen in the Future Green Steelmaking Routes
Summary of Funded 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
9. Fully Funded PhD in Advanced Battery Design for Future Electric Vehicles
Summary of Funded 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
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10. Fully Funded PhD in Advanced Characterisation of Large Format Lithium-Ion Battery Failures
Summary of Funded 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
11. Fully Funded PhD in Thermal route optimization of predictive controls to improve BEV efficiency using AI & ML
Summary of Funded 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.
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