A fully funded PhD position is available for UK and international students through the ERPE Joint PhD Studentship, a collaboration between Heriot-Watt University and The University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will conduct research in additive manufacturing, digital twin technology, and sustainability, specifically focused on energy storage batteries. The position is based at the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE) at Heriot-Watt University and will be jointly supervised by Abdul Wasy Zia (Assistant Professor, Heriot-Watt University) and Dr Amer Syed (University of Edinburgh School of Engineering), with additional input from the industrial partner SAVEIONS LTD. The studentship covers full tuition fees and provides an enhanced stipend (10% above standard UKRI rates). Applicants should have a strong academic background in engineering, materials science, or a related field, with experience in manufacturing, data-driven engineering, or battery technology considered advantageous. Interested candidates should send their CV to [email protected] before 1st February 2025, using the subject 'CV for ERPE'. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A PhD position is available at Heriot-Watt University for UK/Home students interested in interdisciplinary research bridging engineering, data science, EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), and ethics. The studentship is competition-based and covers UK/Home tuition fees, a stipend, and a research budget. Example research topics include data-driven material design, manufacturing processes, energy-related applications, medical and healthcare applications, circular economy, techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessment (LCA), Digital Twins, and AI Ethics. Applicants should have a strong academic background relevant to these areas and a keen interest in interdisciplinary research. To apply, candidates should send their CV to Dr. Abdul Wasy Zia, Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University. The opportunity is open only to UK/Home students, and the application deadline is December 28, 2024. For further details, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the supervisor directly.

A fully funded PhD position is available at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, within the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The successful candidate will join the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Laboratory in the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering. The research project focuses on data-driven manufacturing of energy materials, with an emphasis on NetZero solutions such as thin films and coatings for energy storage batteries and hydrogen technology. The project includes academic collaboration with Dr Shahid Rasul from Northumbria University and an industrial partnership with Rana Faisal Shahzad from SAVEIONS LTD. The scholarship covers a standard stipend, tuition fees for both UK and international students, and research expenses. Applicants should have a strong background in engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry, or related fields, and an interest in energy materials, manufacturing, and sustainability. To apply, candidates should send their CV to [email protected]. The application window is open, and the deadline is December 28, 2024.

A fully funded PhD position is available for home-fee students at Heriot-Watt University, specifically within the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE). The opportunity is open to candidates interested in science, engineering, and technology fields. The position is only available to those who qualify for home-fee status in the UK. Funding covers all costs for eligible students, but no details on stipend or tuition are provided. Interested applicants should contact Abdul Wasy Zia, Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University, for nomination in the current recruitment round. The post does not specify a deadline, so early contact is recommended. The IMPEE is a leading institute focusing on mechanical, process, and energy engineering, offering a vibrant research environment for doctoral studies.

A fully funded PhD position is available for UK and international students through the ERPE Joint PhD Studentship, a collaboration between Heriot-Watt University and The University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will conduct research in additive manufacturing, digital twin technology, and sustainability, specifically focused on energy storage batteries. The position is based at the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE) at Heriot-Watt University and will be jointly supervised by Abdul Wasy Zia (Assistant Professor, Heriot-Watt University) and Dr Amer Syed (University of Edinburgh School of Engineering), with additional input from industrial partner SAVEIONS LTD. The studentship covers full tuition fees and provides an enhanced stipend (10% above standard UKRI rates). Applicants should have a strong academic background in engineering, materials science, or related fields, and experience in manufacturing, data-driven approaches, or battery technology is desirable. Interested candidates should send their CV to [email protected] with the subject 'CV for ERPE' before 1st February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A fully funded PhD position is available for UK and international students through the ERPE Joint PhD Studentship, a collaboration between Heriot-Watt University and The University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will work on research topics including additive manufacturing, digital twin technologies, and sustainability, specifically focused on energy storage batteries. The position is based at the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE) at Heriot-Watt University and will be jointly supervised by Abdul Wasy Zia (Heriot-Watt University) and Dr Amer Syed (University of Edinburgh School of Engineering), with additional input from the industrial partner SAVEIONS LTD. The studentship covers full tuition fees and provides an enhanced stipend, 10% above the standard UKRI rates. Applicants should have a strong background in engineering, materials science, or related disciplines, and an interest in the research areas mentioned. To apply, candidates should send their CV to [email protected] with the subject 'CV for ERPE' before 1st February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This opportunity is ideal for those interested in advanced manufacturing, sustainability, and battery technology, and offers the chance to work in a collaborative academic and industrial environment.

A fully funded PhD position is available at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, within the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The successful candidate will join the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Laboratory in the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering. The research project focuses on data-driven manufacturing of energy materials, with an emphasis on NetZero solutions such as thin films and coatings for energy storage batteries and hydrogen technology. The project includes academic collaboration with Dr Shahid Rasul from Northumbria University and an industrial partnership with Rana Faisal Shahzad from SAVEIONS LTD. The scholarship covers a standard stipend, tuition fees for UK and international students, and research expenses. Applicants should have a strong academic background in engineering, materials science, or related fields, and an interest in energy materials, manufacturing, and sustainability. To apply, send your CV to [email protected]. The application deadline is December 28, 2024.

A fully funded PhD position is available for UK and international students as part of the ERPE Joint PhD Studentship between Heriot-Watt University and The University of Edinburgh. The research will focus on additive manufacturing, digital twin technology, and sustainability for energy storage batteries. The successful candidate will be based at the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE) at Heriot-Watt University and will benefit from joint supervision by Abdul Wasy Zia (Assistant Professor, Heriot-Watt University) and Dr Amer Syed (University of Edinburgh School of Engineering), as well as collaboration with industrial partner SAVEIONS LTD. The studentship covers full tuition fees and provides an enhanced stipend at 10% above the standard UKRI rate. Applicants should have a strong background in engineering, materials science, or related fields, and an interest in the research topics. To apply, candidates should send their CV to [email protected] before 1st February 2025 with the subject 'CV for ERPE'. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A fully funded PhD position is available for home-fee students at Heriot-Watt University, specifically within the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE). The opportunity is open to candidates interested in science, engineering, and technology fields. The position is only available to those who qualify for home-fee status in the UK. The funding covers all costs for eligible students, though specific details about the stipend and tuition are not provided. Interested applicants should contact Abdul Wasy Zia, Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University, to be considered for nomination in the current recruitment round. The post does not specify a deadline, so early contact is recommended. This is an excellent opportunity for students seeking a funded PhD in mechanical, process, or energy engineering at a leading UK institution.

A fully funded PhD position is available for home-fee status students at Heriot-Watt University, specifically within the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE). The opportunity is open to candidates interested in science, engineering, and technology fields. The position is offered by Abdul Wasy Zia, Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University, who will nominate suitable candidates for the current recruitment round. Funding is available only for students who qualify for home-fee status in the UK, and the position covers all costs, though specific stipend and tuition details are not provided. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Zia directly via email to discuss eligibility and next steps. No further information on academic or language requirements is given, so candidates should inquire for more details. The application deadline is not specified.

Heriot-Watt University in the United Kingdom is offering two fully funded PhD positions in the field of surface coatings, specifically for UK/Home fee students. The first PhD project focuses on the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) models to predict coating degradation under extreme conditions, with a particular emphasis on hydrogen technologies. This project will be jointly supervised by Assistant Professor Abdul Wasy Zia and Dr Rehan Ahmed, and includes placement opportunities at the university's Dubai campus. High-potential candidates may be nominated for the Nelson Scholarship, which covers UK-rate tuition fees and provides a standard stipend at UKRI rates. The second PhD project centers on the development of smart green coatings derived from food or agricultural sources. These eco-friendly coatings are designed to have responsive functionalities such as antimicrobial action and self-repairing capabilities. Candidates will have the flexibility to choose a material design and application that aligns with their interests. High-potential applicants for this project may be nominated for the DLA Scholarship, which also covers UK-rate tuition fees and provides a standard stipend at UKRI rates. Applicants should have a strong background in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline. For the AI/ML project, experience or interest in computational modeling is desirable, while the green coatings project favors candidates interested in sustainable materials and functional coatings. Both positions are open to UK/Home fee students only, and candidates are encouraged to send their CV to [email protected] for consideration. The research areas include surface coatings, AI/ML, hydrogen technology, smart green coatings, food/agri-derived materials, antimicrobial and self-repairing coatings, and materials science. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to work in a cutting-edge research environment with strong academic supervision and the potential for international collaboration.