PhD Positions in Maritime Supply Chains, Smart Shipping, and Sustainable Engineering (China Scholarship Council) University of Exeter in United Kingdom

The University of Exeter is inviting applications from talented and motivated students from China for PhD positions funded through the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and University of Exeter PhD Scholarships. Successful candidates will join the Engineering Department within the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy. Several research projects are available, including topics such as circular maritime supply chains and remanufacturing for net-zero shipping, digital twins for smarter shipping logistics and freight management, integrated simulation of multi-modal transport links in port operations, and bio-inspired generative frameworks for absolute sustainability. Supervisors for these projects include Dr Natalia Hartono, Dr Martino Luis, Professor Voicu Ion Sucala, and Wei Zhang.

Applicants must be eligible for the CSC scheme and meet the University of Exeter's PhD entry requirements. Funding covers tuition and provides a stipend according to CSC guidelines. The application deadline is midday Monday, 1 December 2025. Interested candidates should review the project details, prepare their application materials, and apply via the University of Exeter CSC Scholarships portal.

For project-specific questions, applicants are encouraged to contact the listed supervisors.