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About The University Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning...
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A PhD studentship is available for commencement October 2026 – January 2027 as part of the first Cohort of a new EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills* led by Swansea University in partnership with the University of Leeds. The PhD studentship will be: 4...
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Quantum Fields, Information, and Next-Generation Cosmological Probes This PhD project will investigate theoretical aspects of quantum field theory in cosmological spacetimes, with a particular focus on the physics of the early Universe. It will explore the behaviour of quantum fields in...
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Additive manufacturing offers significant opportunities to produce complex, lightweight components that would be difficult to manufacture using conventional methods. One important application is the production of advanced heat exchangers, where thin walls and intricate internal features can...
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This project addresses a fundamental question in digital twin development for fusion energy systems: the relative roles and limitations of physics-based models, experimental data, and AI-driven approaches. The research will focus on fundamental thermomechanical and thermofluid phenomena relevant...
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This project addresses a fundamental question concerning material failure under neutron loading in fusion energy components, particularly within the first layer of the breeder blanket. Previous work at Swansea has developed a multiscale platform that combines Monte Carlo simulation of...
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The project starts with a literature review on shock and vibration mitigation techniques in rotary steerable tools and similar downhole systems to establish the current state of the art and identify knowledge gaps. The project involves both linear and nonlinear dynamics modelling and analysis,...
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In future fusion power plants operating with a closed-loop fuel cycle, breeding a sufficient quantity of tritium is essential for sustained power generation. A key performance metric is the Tritium Breeding Ratio (TBR), which depends on several tightly coupled factors, including breeder blanket...