PhD opportunities
Our engineering staff work collaboratively with business, industrial and academic partners to develop ‘real world’ applied solutions across a range of themes. Currently we are engaged on research projects developing a new generation of robust sensors, inclusive autonomous transport systems, autonomous robotics and drones, and sensor sensor networks (IOT).
Staff are also actively engaged in the development of advanced manufacturing systems to deliver lightweight vehicles, cost effective metal forming processes and sustainable systems. A key aspect of this work is its connection to industry and business which is also addressed by our logistics and supply chain team.
Areas of research include:
- Nano-fluids and heat transfer
- Earthquake engineering
- Sensors and remote health monitoring
- Fluid and structure mechanics
- Multiphysics fluid structure interaction (FSI)
- Numerical modelling such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Non-linear control of fluid flow
- Knowledge-based engineering
- Wind engineering
- Microfluidics
- Nano-medicine
- Urban drainage systems
- Hydrological performance
- Fibre reinforced composites
- Polymer science
- Product life cycle assessment
PhD study
We welcome enquiries relating to mechanical, electronic and civil engineering. Current research degrees in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering are focused on, Automotive Engineering including autonomous vehicles and drones, Sensors including IOT (Internet Of Things), Manufacturing including sustainability and logistics and supply chain management.
We find it most effective to work with inquirers to focus their research ideas before a formal application is made. You can contact either individual staff or the Faculty’s Director of Research Degrees, Professor Peter Larkham.
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