PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Future Electric Machines Manufacturing

Award Summary

100% UK fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,622 (2023-24 UKRI rate). International students must find alternative funds to make up the difference.

Overview

This is a unique PhD scholarship based in the Newcastle University Electrical Power Group and working alongside the Future Electric Machines Manufacturing (FEMM) Hub team of researchers at Newcastle, Sheffield and Strathclyde Universities, AMRC and NMIS research institutes. This PhD will help you direct your career toward the sustainable electrification of society.

You will be a detailed and organised person with a blend of skills across manufacturing, technology, engineering, mathematics, simulation, and experimentation.

You will research the design and manufacture of electrical machines using a modular approach. This offers increased power density, simplified assembly and allows 3R (Repair, Replace, and Recycle) to be embedded in the design of electrical machines.

You will investigate the mechanical, manufacturing, thermal, electrical and magnetic issues associated with modular topologies and be able to apply new manufacturing and measurement techniques to overcome these issues. Along with the wider research team you will develop a better understanding of manufacturing, assembly, performance and ultimately recycling of the modular electrical machine. 

This PhD will embed you in a network and offers you the opportunity to present at FEMM hub events, national and international conferences and be co-author on cross disciplinary research, as well the main author on your own research. This is a unique opportunity and places you in an enviable position with a wide professional network developed during your PhD.

Number Of Awards

1

Start Date

22nd April 2024

Award Duration

3.5 years

Application Closing Date

30th March 2024

Sponsor

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Supervisors

Dr Glynn Atkinson

Eligibility Criteria

Required:

• An interest in engineering and technology
• A very good first degree (2.1 or higher, or equivalent) in engineering, science or mathematics.
• Good writing and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience in CAD and simulation
• Experience of initiative and creativity in solving problems

 Home and international applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply and if successful will receive a full studentship. Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills.

International applicants may require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate prior to obtaining their visa and to study on this programme.’

How To Apply

You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal 

Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.  

Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:  

• search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8060F
• Research Area: Electrical and Electronic Engineering 
• select ‘PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Full Time) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering’ as the programme of study 

You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further details’ section:  

• a ‘Personal Statement’ (this is a mandatory field) - upload a document or write a statement directly in to the application form  
• the studentship code ENG135 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field  
• when prompted for how you are providing your research proposal - select ‘Write Proposal’. You should then type in the title of the research project from this advert. You do not need to upload a research proposal.

Contact Details

Dr Glynn Atkinson

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