Fleur Loveridge

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The University of Leeds, under the supervision of Professor Fleur Loveridge, is seeking a PhD student to join research on transport disruption caused by extreme weather events, a topic of growing importance as such events become more common. The position is part of the ACHILLES research programme, which focuses on geotechnical infrastructure resilience and heating decarbonisation. While specific requirements and funding details are not provided in the announcement, interested candidates are encouraged to visit the application link for further information. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in civil engineering, environmental science, and infrastructure resilience.

Professor Fleur Loveridge at the University of Leeds is advertising a fully funded PhD on energy micropiles for sustainable retrofit. The project sits within a larger UKRI-funded research programme and involves collaboration with researchers at the University of Surrey , University of Cambridge , and NTNU in Trondheim . The research topic is flexible and can be shaped around the successful applicant’s interests. Possible directions include thermal analysis of energy micropiles, their geotechnical performance , and their connections to heat pump and broader energy systems . The project also offers opportunities to participate in field-scale trials , work with industrial partners , and travel to Norway . This opening is explicitly for home (UK) applicants only . The post does not mention a deadline, specific entry grades, or language-test requirements. Interested candidates should follow the project link for full details and application instructions. Keywords: energy micropiles, geotechnical engineering, thermal analysis, heat pump systems, sustainable retrofit, field trials, decarbonisation.