14 energy "Northwestern University" PhD positions at Cranfield University

Advanced Energy Management Strategies for Zero Emission Aircraft PhD

. This is a European research project for the development of hybrid fuel cell propulsion systems. The research will focus on the development, modelling and assessment of novel energy management and control

Material degradation study of energy storage materials for renewable technologies PhD

involving mathematical models validated through simulation, experiments, and analysis. CSP technologies use a mirror configuration that concentrates the sun’s solar energy onto a receiver, which converts it

Continuous monitoring and mitigation of methane emissions at energy facilities PhD

from energy facilities. The proposed research will test and develop new and/or improved atmospheric modelling techniques that can be coupled with existing observations of methane, and other data streams

Aircraft Electric Propulsion Technologies for Zero Emission Aircraft PhD

for the decarbonisation of aviation. This is a European research project for the development of hybrid electric - fuel cell and gas turbine propulsion systems. The successful candidate will join a diverse, world class

Design of net zero strategies and best practices for manufacturing and service organisations (research and experimentation in complex scenarios with competing priorities) PhD

energy efficient manufacturing, development of materials production with low carbon footprint, closed loop materials, industrial symbiosis and circular economy, real-time life cycle analysis and advanced

Generative AI for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Automation Systems PhD

autonomous robotic systems integration, leading to robust productivity, agile supply management, and energy efficiency. Generative AI promotes innovative design solutions for manufacturing systems that not

Investigate sub surface damage and its impact on structural dynamic behaviour PhD

. Analytical, numerical and empirical studies clearly indicate that the dissipated strain energy during crack propagation affects the modal values of the structure. However, there is still need to perform

Development of a Design Synthesis Methodology Appropriate to the Conceptual Design of 6th Generation Combat Aircraft PhD

. This project will focus on the 6th generation combat aircraft and will likely consider features such as directed energy weapon systems, low observable technologies in addition to considering both crewed and de

CFD-FEA Combined Thermal-Fluid-Mechanical Modelling for Defect Control in Additive Manufacturing PhD

manufacturing, specifically focused on directed energy deposition process utilising metal wire as the primary feedstock. Within this exciting realm, through CFD-FEA combined thermal-fluid-mechanical modelling, we

Actuator PHM exploiting multi-physics digital twin (DT) and machine learning (ML) PhD

fault detection mechanisms highlights the intersection of this field with the growing trends in energy efficiency and predictive maintenance. By optimizing the management of battery systems (which