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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Renewable Energy Systems Professors and Supervisors in United Kingdom
Professors in renewable energy systems in united kingdom
127 professors found
Professor of Environment and Society
University of Leeds Sustainability Research Institute
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Environmental Politics
Climate Science
Energy Economics
Climate Justice
Clean Energy
University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Environmental Economics
Energy Engineering
Energy Economics
Decarbonization
Clean Energy
University of Bristol
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Environmental Economics
Microgrid Technology
Energy Economics
Distributed Energy
Brunel University London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Microgrid Technology
Thermal Energy Storage
Smart Grid Technology
Aston University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Petrochemical Engineering
Adsorption Science
Clean Energy
Energy Storage
University of Bristol
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Epistemology
Existentialism
Digital Humanities
Temporal Analysis
Metaethics
University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Ecology
Cell Biology
Biology
Thermal Biology
Paleoseismology
University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Agribusiness
Avian Medicine
Pandemic Preparedness
Avian Influenza
Food Industry
Heriot-Watt University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Thermoelectric
Photoelectrocatalysis
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Popular positions
The University of Manchester
Top university
United Kingdom
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1 month ago
Top university
[Fully funded PhD; annual tax-free part-time stipend of £13,200.80 for 2026/27 plus a salary bringing annual income to a minimum of £28,405.40 per annum; tuition fees covered by the School of Engineering; enhanced combined teaching salary and stipend of £28,832 per annum is stated.] The University of Manchester is offering a fully funded Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering PGRTAs: Enhanced PhD Studentship in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. This opportunity combines researc...
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Aerospace Engineering
+7 more
1 month ago
University of Southampton
Top university
United Kingdom
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1 month ago
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CLIMATE Research Group is seeking outstanding candidates for the Commonwealth PhD Scholarship to undertake doctoral research at the University of Southampton . The research themes focus on technologies for the transition to a low-carbon and sustainable future, including Chemical Looping Technologies , Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) , Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) , Hydrogen Production and Utilisation , and Industrial Decarbonisation and Net-Zero Energy Systems . This is a fully funded d...
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
+4 more
1 month ago
University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
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1 week ago
PhD project at the University of Nottingham on Microgrid Resilience , supervised by Rasa Remenyte-Prescott and Marco Rivera in the Faculty of Engineering. This project aims to develop a modelling approach for assessing the resilience of a small-scale converter-dominated microgrid. The research is focused on integrating renewable generation, hybrid electrical storage, and hydrogen technologies to support reliable electricity supply when the upstream grid fails. The proposed system includes photov...
Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
Energy Storage
+8 more
1 week ago
Living costs in United Kingdom
Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
MonthlyYearly | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor
University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Power System
Environmental Economics
Microstructure Evolution
Magnet Technology
Alloy Engineering
Professor at Cardiff School of Engineering
Cardiff University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Power System
Hardware Engineering
Digital Electronics
Wind Energy
Environmental Science
Reader
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Power System
Energy Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Microgrid Technology
Fault Detection
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of Exeter
Just Landed
United Kingdom
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The University of Exeter is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a National Grid-funded project developing AI-enabled grid planning automation tools. The role is based in Exeter, United Kingdom, within the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy. The project focuses on power networks and energy systems, with particular emphasis on advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning, including large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI. The successful researcher w...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Python Programming
+4 more
Posted Yesterday
Jiaqi Y.
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University of Warwick
United Kingdom
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1 week ago
Top university
PhD studentship opportunity in High-Efficiency Power Electronics for AI Data Centres and Net-Zero Grids at the University of Warwick . This project sits at the intersection of electrical engineering , power electronics , energy systems , and materials science , with a strong focus on decarbonisation, next-generation high-power electronics, and wide bandgap power semiconductors such as SiC and GaN . The research theme also connects to solid-state transformers and efficient power conversion for AI...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
+5 more
1 week ago
University of Southampton
Top university
United Kingdom
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1 week ago
Top university
PhD project at the University of Southampton in the Electrical Power Engineering research group, focused on sustainable high-voltage insulation materials for next-generation HVDC cable insulation . The project aims to develop recyclable insulation materials as a sustainable alternative to conventional cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) , which is not recyclable and is energy-intensive to manufacture. A major research direction is the development of polypropylene (PP) blends with improved dielectri...
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 week ago
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