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University of Warwick PhD Studentship

PhD Studentship in High-Efficiency Power Electronics for AI Data Centres and Net-Zero Grids University of Warwick in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Electrical Engineering

Funding

UK tuition fees are covered at the UK rate, plus a tax-free stipend currently £21,805 per year for 3.5 years of full-time study. International candidates may apply but must cover the difference between UK and international fee levels.

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Dec 1, 2026

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
High Voltage Engineering
High Magnetic Fields
Wide Bandgap Semiconductors
Power Electronic
Physics

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About this position

PhD studentship at the University of Warwick (School of Engineering) on high-efficiency power electronics for AI data centres and net-zero grids.

The project focuses on developing medium-voltage solid-state transformer (SST) cells for hyperscale data centres and renewable-rich distribution networks. Research topics include wide-bandgap power semiconductors, high-frequency magnetics, compact and ultra-efficient magnetic links, and mitigation of electrical-thermal degradation under repetitive high-dv/dt stresses.

You will combine multi-physics finite-element modelling (ANSYS/COMSOL) with experimental validation in a high-voltage power electronics laboratory, aiming to build a scaled hardware prototype that demonstrates improved efficiency and power density.

Supervision is by Dr Jiaqi Yan and Prof. Layi Alatise within Warwick’s power electronics facilities. The studentship is based in Coventry, United Kingdom.

Funding covers UK tuition fees plus a tax-free stipend of £21,805 per year for 3.5 years. International applicants are welcome, but must fund the difference between UK and international fees.

Eligibility: a first-class or strong upper second-class degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline; hands-on experience in power electronic devices/systems or high-voltage setups; and a strong theoretical background in power electronics, power semiconductor devices, or high-voltage engineering. Desirable experience includes ANSYS/COMSOL, high-speed PCB design, and embedded DSP/FPGA control.

Apply via the University of Warwick application process using the advert’s Apply button. Candidates must meet entry criteria and obtain an unconditional offer before enrolment.

Funding details

UK tuition fees are covered at the UK rate, plus a tax-free stipend currently £21,805 per year for 3.5 years of full-time study. International candidates may apply but must cover the difference between UK and international fee levels.

What's required

Applicants should have a first-class or strong upper second-class degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline. Essential experience includes power electronic devices/systems or high-voltage setups, plus a solid theoretical foundation in power electronics, power semiconductor devices, or high-voltage engineering. Desirable skills include ANSYS or COMSOL multi-physics simulation, high-speed PCB design, embedded DSP/FPGA control, or related experience. Candidates must meet University of Warwick entry criteria and obtain an unconditional offer before enrolment.

How to apply

Submit a full formal application through the University of Warwick application form via the Apply button on the advert. Ensure you meet the entry criteria and secure an unconditional offer before enrolment.

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