Hassan Jalali

Northumbria University is offering a fully funded PhD project on smart flange diagnostics for resilient, low-carbon wind-energy infrastructure. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the research addresses whether loose bolts in wind turbines can be detected and located using vibration measurements from only a small number of sensors. The doctoral researcher will investigate critical wind-turbine connections and develop innovative approaches for identifying bolt loosening. The project combines experimental vibration testing, structural dynamics, finite-element modelling and physics-informed diagnostics. Its goal is to support safer, more efficient and cost-effective wind-turbine inspection and maintenance. The research is supported by the EPSRC ReNU+ Centre for Doctoral Training and will be supervised by Dr Hassan Jalali, Dr Hamed Farokhi and Dr Farnoosh Farhad. The project sits at the intersection of mechanical engineering, wind energy, structural health monitoring and renewable-energy infrastructure, offering an applied research environment focused on improving the resilience of low-carbon energy systems. The four-year PhD is scheduled to start in October 2027.

Northumbria University is offering an exciting ESA co-sponsored PhD opportunity focused on making satellites more resilient in space. The project is ideal for UK home students who are final-year undergraduates, master’s students, or recent graduates with a passion for satellites and space structures. Research areas include structural dynamics, impact mechanics, and satellite design, with the aim of improving the resilience of satellites in the harsh environment of space. The project is supervised by Assistant Professor Hassan Jalali. While funding is co-sponsored by ESA, specific details regarding stipend, tuition coverage, or whether the position is fully funded are not provided. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Jalali or send their CV to [email protected]. The application deadline is not specified, so early inquiries are recommended. This opportunity is particularly suited for students interested in aerospace and mechanical engineering, and offers the chance to work on cutting-edge research in satellite engineering at a leading UK university.