Outstanding science, strong industrial engagement, and tangible impact are all hallmarks of our PhD programme and of our research culture.
Our students work and learn both in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø’s world-class laboratories but also in partnership with a wide range of collaborating institutions and companies worldwide, enhancing knowledge, networking and employment opportunities.ÌýFor further information and to applyÌývisit our page for prospective research students.Ìý
PhD programme overview
- A PhD/MPhil programme is normally three years full-time, plus up to one year for writing.
- Part-time registration over a longer period is also possible.
- You are expected to produce a significant contribution to the development and understanding of a specific field within mechanical engineering.
- Skills training will be included during the period of research
- PhD students leaving the department are in great demand by industry.
Research areas at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Mechanical Engineering
There are over 140 graduate students and research assistants engaged in research leading to the MPhil/PhD degrees at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Mechanical Engineering
Our wide-ranging research is grouped into fourÌýmain areas.
Supervisors andÌýcollaborators
Our people page allows you to easily find academic researchers working in areas in which you might want to do further study. There, you willÌýalso find our research students and what they are working on.
Current funded PhD opportunities
Our vacancies and studentships page lists current funded PhD studentship opportunities at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Mechanical Engineering.
Research scholarships
Our scholarships page outlinesÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø's scholarshipsÌýfor outstanding scholars to undertakeÌýdoctoral research in mechanical engineering at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø.
Ready for the next step?
Watch:ÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Campus Tour
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø MechEng PhD student, Jubair Ahmed takes you on a tour of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Bloomsbury campus.
Watch: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Phd student invention
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø MechEng PhD student,ÌýCarmen Salvadores Fernandez, buildsÌýa sensorised glove to be used during birthsÌý