PhD Studentship in Insulation Reliability for Next-Generation Electric Motors in Automotive and Aerospace Applications University of Nottingham in United Kingdom

PhD Studentship at the University of Nottingham in Sustainable Multi-Sector Electrification Using Advanced Integrated Motor Drive Technologies . This project sits in the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Research Group and focuses on the design and development of integrated motor drives for sustainable electricity generation, high-efficiency industrial systems, lightweight transport, and reduced manufacturing-related CO₂ emissions. Research themes include electrical machines , power...

PhD Studentship at the University of Manchester in Arc Fault Analysis in Modern Aerospace Power Drive Systems . This 4-year project is based in the Energy Conversion Group at the University of Manchester and is linked to the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Electrical Systems. The research focuses on electrical engineering , power drives , high-voltage engineering , electrical arcs , insulation systems , and aerospace electrical systems , with an emphasis on fault initiation, pr...

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 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...

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...