Novel Feature-Based Thermal Topology Optimisation PhD at Queen's University Belfast 2025

In collaboration with Rolls-Royce Plc and the University of Southampton, this fully funded PhD project will investigate approaches to enable greater industrial utilisation of topology optimisation, by investigating and demonstrating new structural optimisation strategies to generate innovative geometric solutions while considering the thermal requirements of the challenges.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 31, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorQueen's University Belfast
• City to studyBelfast
• School to studyQueen's University Belfast
• Course to studyAerospace Engineering , Mechanical Engineering
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Full tuition fees

Requirements

Graduate
The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School.

International Students

For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country.

English Language Requirements

Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component (*taken within the last 2 years) is required.

International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Apply using the online Postgraduate Applications Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

For more details, visit Queen's University Scholarship webpage