Mahdi Azarpeyvand

The University of Bristol is offering several fully funded PhD positions within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Sound Futures. These opportunities focus on cutting-edge research in aeroacoustics, fluid mechanics, acoustics, metamaterials, and sustainable technologies. Projects include collaborations with leading industry partners such as ONERA (The French Aerospace Lab), Jaguar Land Rover, Siemens Industry Software NV, RNIB, and Sonos, providing candidates with access to state-of-the-art facilities and international research networks. One highlighted project, supervised by Dr Esmaeel Masoudi, Dr Claudia Nicolai, and Prof Mahdi Azarpeyvand, investigates turbulent flow-induced noise prediction and modelling using experimental, numerical, and machine learning techniques. The research aims to understand and predict pressure fluctuations caused by turbulent airflows over aircraft wings and fuselages, which are critical for improving efficiency, reducing weight, and minimizing environmental impact in aerospace engineering. The project offers access to advanced wind tunnel facilities and involves collaboration with ONERA, providing valuable experience in aeroacoustics, fluid dynamics, and AI. Other available projects span topics such as noise and vibration control in automotive applications, transfer path analysis for prototyping vehicles, communication and listening effort for blind and partially sighted people, and personalized auditory modelling for headphone audio optimization. Subject areas include mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, materials science, computer science, and acoustics. Candidates will join a vibrant research community, benefit from industrial placements, and have opportunities to present findings at major international conferences. Eligibility requires a first-class honours degree or a Master's with distinction in a relevant science or engineering discipline. Experience in acoustic or vibration measurement, prediction, and analysis is desirable, as are programming skills and familiarity with machine learning or speech science. Some projects may have nationality restrictions (UK/EU only). Funding is fully provided, covering tuition fees and a stipend, with additional support for research activities and travel. The application deadline is 11 January 2026. Interested candidates should review the available projects, contact supervisors with specific questions, and submit their applications via the University of Bristol portal. For more information, visit the CDT website or scan the QR code on the flyer.

The University of Bristol, in collaboration with the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Sound Futures, is recruiting seven PhD students to join its internationally recognised Aeroacoustics group. These positions offer the chance to work on cutting-edge research in acoustics, noise control, vibration analysis, and sustainable sound technologies, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with leading industry partners such as Jaguar Land Rover, Siemens, RNIB, and Sonos. Projects span topics including advanced acoustic metamaterials for automotive applications, minimising noise transmission in electric vehicles, improving transfer path analysis for prototyping vehicles, and developing assistive technologies for blind and partially sighted people. Applicants should have a strong academic background in relevant science or engineering disciplines and, depending on the project, skills in programming, machine learning, or speech science. Funding is provided for successful candidates, covering tuition and a stipend, with additional support from industry partners. The application deadline is August 1, 2026, for September 2026 entry. Interested candidates should review the project details, contact supervisors for more information, and apply via the provided links.

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Bristol within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Sound Futures . The project title is Propeller and Rotor Broadband Noise , and it is carried out with the Wind Tunnel Facility - Bristol in collaboration with industry partner ESDU-Accuris . This PhD focuses on aeroacoustics , broadband noise , propeller noise , rotor noise , and the aerodynamic mechanisms that generate noise in propellers and rotorcraft. The research combines wind tunnel experiments at the National Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel Facility with numerical simulations to study steady and unsteady flow features, flow-acoustic interactions, blade loading, wake dynamics, and turbulence-related noise generation. The project also explores predictive modelling , including surrogate modelling, reduced-order modelling, and data-driven approaches for noise reduction. The successful candidate will join the 2026 cohort of the CDT, gaining access to specialist laboratories, bespoke training, and a diverse research community across the UK. The project offers an industrial placement with ESDU-ACCURIS and opportunities to present findings at major international conferences. It is especially relevant to students interested in aerospace engineering , mechanical engineering , acoustics , computational modelling , and urban air mobility / eVTOL systems. Eligibility: a minimum 2.1 or higher in a relevant undergraduate degree or a relevant master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Audiology, Acoustics, Psychology, Environmental Science, or a related subject. International applicants must meet English language requirements (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). UK home-fees applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Funding: fully funded 4-year studentship with a UKRI-rate stipend, full tuition coverage, and research training support grant. Deadline: 27 April 2026 at 10:00 BST.

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Bristol within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Sound Futures . The advertised project is titled Propeller and Rotor Broadband Noise and is run in collaboration with industry partner ESDU-Accuris . The research sits at the intersection of acoustics , aerodynamics , mechanical engineering , aerospace engineering , and computational modelling. The project focuses on understanding how broadband noise is generated by propellers and rotorcraft, a major challenge for urban air mobility and next-generation aircraft. The work combines wind tunnel experiments at the National Aeronautic Wind Tunnel Facility at the University of Bristol with numerical simulations to study steady and unsteady flow features responsible for noise generation. You will also investigate how to integrate experimental and simulation data into predictive models, potentially using surrogate modelling , reduced-order modelling , or other data-driven approaches . Academic supervisors listed for the project are Prof Mahdi Azarpeyvand , Dr Esmaeel Masoudi , and Dr Sen Wang . The project offers experience with state-of-the-art experimental and computational methods, access to specialist laboratories, and an industrial placement with ESDU-Accuris. The successful candidate will join the 2026 cohort of the CDT and benefit from cohort training, collaboration across a UK research community, and opportunities to present at major international conferences. Funding: fully funded 4-year studentship, tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805/year for 2026/27), full tuition coverage, and a Research Training Support Grant (£16,400 total). Eligibility: minimum 2.1 or higher in a relevant undergraduate degree or a relevant master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Audiology, Acoustics, Psychology, Environmental Science, or a related subject. International applicants must meet English language requirements (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). The CDT also highlights widening participation support for UK home-fees applicants from underrepresented groups. Application window: deadline is 27 April 2026, 10:00 BST . Apply through the CDT application process: review the PhD opportunities, watch the webinar, submit the personal details form, and submit the project application form. You may apply for up to three CDT projects.