PhD project: Extension of Hall thruster spacecraft propulsion operational range through design and propellant optimisation University of Southampton in United Kingdom

Dr Tony Murmu at the University of the West of Scotland is sharing PhD opportunities linked to the Aerospace-H2 Hydrogen Group and research on hydrogen aviation , liquid-hydrogen storage , composite structures , cryogenic materials , structural integrity , finite-element modelling , and AI-enabled aerospace design . The post highlights a new publication on the thermal-structural design and assessment of a composite liquid-hydrogen tank for regional aircraft applications , with the ATR 72-212A us...

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...

Associate Professor Tian Chen at Imperial College London is recruiting for PhD students in reprogrammable matter , with positions stated as fully funded and starting in Autumn 2027 . The post also mentions opportunities for externally funded PhD scholarships and postdoc fellowships through several mechanisms listed on the lab’s join-us page. The research theme sits at the intersection of materials science , mechanical engineering , robotics , aerospace engineering , and related physical sciences...

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...