PhD in Hydrogen Aviation, Liquid-Hydrogen Storage and Composite Aerospace Structures University of the West of Scotland in United Kingdom

PhD opportunity at the University of Southampton in spacecraft propulsion, focusing on the extension of Hall thruster operational range through design and propellant optimisation . The project investigates how Hall ion thrusters can be adapted to deliver a wider range of thrust performance: from higher-thrust operation to highly fuel-efficient modes. You will work with thruster databases , optimisation , simulation , and experimental validation to study how geometry choices such as channel diame...

PhD opportunity at the University of Southampton in development of dual mode chemical-electric propulsion systems for more agile spacecraft . This postgraduate research project focuses on aerospace engineering , spacecraft propulsion , chemical propulsion , ion thrusters , and Hall effect thrusters . The project aims to develop a dual-mode propulsion system in which the same propellant can be used in both a chemical rocket and an ion thruster, enabling more flexible satellite mission design and ...

PhD project at the University of Southampton on multiscale understanding of oxide-strengthened magnesium alloys for extreme space environments . This postgraduate research project explores how nanoscale oxide particles in magnesium alloys may improve strength , thermal stability , and radiation tolerance for future spacecraft and satellites. The work focuses on microstructural evolution under conditions relevant to space, including thermal cycling and helium ion irradiation . Research topics inc...

Applications are welcomed for a 3.5-year PhD opportunity at the University of Strathclyde with Dr Ehsan Mohseni , Dr Catherine Jones , and Prof. Gareth Pierce . The project is titled “Design of electrically coupled carbon fibre structures for mechanical and electrical integrity, using non-destructive test methods” . It focuses on carbon fibre structures , composite materials , electrical integrity , mechanical integrity , and non-destructive testing , with relevance to electrical power systems a...

PhD opportunity at the University of Southampton in circular lifecycle knowledge for aerospace titanium . This project sits at the intersection of Materials Science , Aerospace Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , and Computer Science . The research aims to create a traceable pathway from titanium scrap to requalified aerospace-grade feedstock using advanced powder metallurgy, materials passports, lifecycle data, AI/ML approaches, ontology design, and metadata schemas. You will work on titaniu...