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Peter Cleall

12 months ago

Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Sustainable Civil Engineering and Environmental Biosensing at Cardiff University Cardiff University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Both PhD positions are fully funded through EPSRC DLA funding, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend. The scholarships are open to eligible candidates and include support for research expenses.

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Expired

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United Kingdom

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Cardiff University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Materials Science
Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering
Sustainable Construction
Biosensors
Numerical Modelling
Machinelearning
Material Reusability
Microbial Fuel Cells
Environmental Monitoring And Assessment

About this position

Cardiff University's Geoenvironmental Research Centre at the School of Engineering is offering two fully funded PhD scholarships supported by EPSRC DLA funding. The first project, 'Transforming Civil Infrastructure through Sustainable Material Reuse,' focuses on developing computational frameworks that integrate multi-scale stochastic finite elements with machine learning. The aim is to assess and optimize the reprocessing and reuse of on-site materials in geotechnical structures, thereby reducing the carbon footprint and advancing the circular economy in civil engineering. This research combines advanced experimental testing with numerical modelling, with a particular emphasis on porous materials commonly found in the built environment. Supervisors for this project include Prof Peter Cleall, Dr Evan John Ricketts, Prof Snehasis Tripathy, and Dr Adam Fisher (John F Hunt Ltd).

The second project, 'Environmental Biosensing using Plant-Microbial Fuel Cells,' explores the use of living plants as biosensors by integrating them with simple electric circuits to create plant-microbial fuel cells. This innovative approach leverages machine learning to monitor water quality, groundwater contamination, soil health, and early warning signs of ground movement. The goal is to develop scalable, self-sustaining biosensor platforms with intelligent monitoring capabilities for environmental management. Supervisors for this project are Dr Michael Harbottle, Dr Evan John Ricketts, and Dr Arif Mohammad.

Both projects build on Cardiff University's strong track record in sustainable geoenvironmental engineering and the application of numerical methods to heterogeneous materials. The scholarships are fully funded, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend, and are open to candidates with a strong background in civil engineering, environmental engineering, materials science, or related fields. Applicants should have experience or interest in computational modelling, machine learning, or experimental testing, and must meet Cardiff University's English language requirements. For more information and to apply, visit the provided project links or contact the supervisors directly. The application deadline is 9 January 2026.

Funding details

Both PhD positions are fully funded through EPSRC DLA funding, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend. The scholarships are open to eligible candidates and include support for research expenses.

What's required

Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a first-class or upper second-class degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, materials science, or a related discipline. Experience with computational modelling, machine learning, or experimental testing is desirable. Strong analytical skills and a passion for sustainable engineering are preferred. English language proficiency is required as per Cardiff University standards.

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