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PhD topics for research students

Find below a list of currently available self-funded PhD topics.

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We encourage all students to contact the supervisor or the alternative contact person for more information and an informal chat to discuss the process of applying and preparing your research statement. For more information on how to apply click here.

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Supervisor
Funding
Enhancing power network resilience in the Middle East against climate-induced extreme weather events
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in enhancing power network resilience in the Middle East against climate-induced extreme weather events with the Department of Electrical and Power Engineeri...
Ahmed Zobaa
Self Funded
Addressing water-energy nexus challenges in the Middle East through renewable energy integration
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in addressing water-energy nexus challenges in the Middle East through renewable energy integration with the Department of Electrical and Power Engineering. ...
Ahmed Zobaa
Self Funded
Mitigating power grid instability in the Middle East through advanced grid modernisation and smart grid technologies
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in mitigating power grid instability in the Middle East through advanced grid modernisation and smart grid technologies with the Department of Electrical and...
Ahmed Zobaa
Self Funded
Assessing the impact of virtual laboratories on practical skill development in electrical and electronic engineering education
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in assessing the impact of virtual laboratories on practical skill development in electrical and electronic engineering education with the Department of Elec...
Ahmed Zobaa
Self Funded
Enhancing Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in electronic and electrical engineering through industry collaboration
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in blended learning models in enhancing Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in electronic and electrical engineering through industry collaboration. Applications ar...
Ahmed Zobaa
Self Funded
Blended learning models in electrical and electronic engineering: Optimising student outcomes and engagement
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in blended learning models in electrical and electronic engineering with the Department of Electrical and Power Engineering. Applications are accepted on a r...
Ahmed Zobaa
Self Funded
Developing AI-enhanced personalised learning pathways in electrical and electronic engineering education
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in developing AI-enhanced personalised learning pathways in electrical and electronic engineering education with the Department of Electrical and Power Engin...
Ahmed Zobaa
Self Funded
Static and dynamic network reconfiguration for hosting capacity enhancement in active distribution networks
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in static and dynamic network reconfiguration for hosting capacity enhancement in active distribution networks with the Department of Electrical and Power En...
Ahmed Zobaa
Self Funded
Techno-economic optimisation of energy storage systems for hosting capacity enhancement in distribution networks
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in techno-economic optimisation of energy storage systems (ESS) for hosting capacity enhancement in distribution networks with the Department of Electrical a...
Ahmed Zobaa
Self Funded
Comprehensive harmonic mitigation in distribution networks with high penetration of inverter-based distribution generation (DG) units
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in comprehensive harmonic mitigation in distribution networks with high penetration of inverter-based distributed generation (DG) units with the Department o...
Ahmed Zobaa
Self Funded