PhD Studentship in High Thermal Conductivity Insulation Systems for Offshore Wind Generator Windings The University of Manchester in United Kingdom

PhD opportunity: Bio-Derived Thermosets for High Voltage Applications at The University of Manchester in collaboration with Tsinghua University . This project sits at the intersection of electrical engineering , materials science , and sustainable polymers . It focuses on developing and characterizing bio-derived epoxy thermosets for high-voltage insulation , with applications such as cable connectors, GIS support insulators, and self-supporting OHL-cable terminations. The research will examine ...

PhD opportunity at Aston University in Advanced Microwave Technology Development for Activated Carbon Reactivation , offered through the Net2Zero Centre for Doctoral Training . This project sits at the intersection of chemical engineering , process engineering , particle engineering , materials science , and environmental science . The research focuses on using microwave technology to reactivate spent activated carbon more efficiently than conventional thermal methods, with applications in water...

Northumbria University is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position on an EPSRC-funded project focused on sustainable de/anti-icing for cold-weather infrastructure. The project addresses ice accumulation on wind turbines, aircraft, and optical systems , aiming to replace energy-intensive approaches and PFAS-based solutions with a better strategy. The research combines novel slippery, PFAS-free coatings with active de/anti-icing using surface acoustic waves to shed ice on demand. The ro...

Cotutelle PhD opportunity at Coventry University in collaboration with Stellenbosch University for a project on PEM fuel cells , electrochemistry , durability , and scale-transfer modelling . The project is titled “Accelerating the PEM fuel cell development cycle by predicting large-format stack performance and durability from subscale membrane electrode assembly testing.” It focuses on predicting 250 cm² stack-relevant performance from smaller cell tests (12 cm², 45 cm², and 250 cm²), with atte...

PhD Position in Electrical Engineering at the University of Nottingham (UK) within the Net2Zero Centre for Doctoral Training . This doctoral project sits in the broader area of electrical engineering , materials science , and chemical engineering , with a strong sustainability and environmental science focus. The research aims to demonstrate energy-efficient oxyfuel combustion of biomass using oxygen separation membranes. You will work on mixed ionic-electronic conductors (MIECs), develop high-p...