Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is a highly active research department, with world-leading expertise in a number of research areas. Our main research interests lie in:
- Ship Stability and Safety
- Marine Hydrodynamics
- Marine Structures
- Ocean Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Emerging Technologies
- Offshore Renewable Energy and Alternative fuels
Students studying for a PhD or MPhil may choose to carry out their research in any one of these areas. The entry requirement is a first or upper second class BEng Honours degree (or equivalent) or an MSc in a related subject.
Course Duration
- PhD - 3 years
- MPhil - 1 year
To find out about University Studentships/Scholarships click here.
For further information about Research programmes contact Thelma Will at name-pgradmissions@strath.ac.uk
IDCORE
Industrial Doctorate Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE) is a partnership of the Universities of Edinburgh, Strathclyde and Exeter, the Scottish Association for Marine Science and HR-Wallingford. The Centre is funded by the Energy Technologies Institute and the RCUK Energy programme.
IDCORE offers a four year EngD (Engineering Doctorate) programme. The EngD is a doctoral level research and training programme equivalent in academic standing to a conventional PhD but is achieved through research which is much more industrially focused and which is designed to produce graduates who have a sound understanding of the business implications of industrial research activity.
To find out more about how to apply to IDCORE click here.
Importance of NAME's Research
NAME staff participate in a wide range of research projects and networks funded by the EPSRC, EU, and the UK government.NAME makes a significant contribution to National, European and International policy-making in Marine Technology research and its application through the participation of members of staff in research bodies.
These research bodies include:
- Foresight Transport Panel
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) College
- EU Research & Development Co-ordination Group
- WEGEMT (an association of 43 EU Universities involved in Marine Technology and Related Sciences).
As well as some major international bodies:
- International Standards Organisation (ISO)
- International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
- Offshore Structures Code
- International Towing Tank Conference (ITTC)
- International Ship Structures Committee (ISSC)
NAME attracts researchers and visiting academics from a wide range of prestigious institutions worldwide. Strong collaborative research links with UK and overseas Universities provide the basis for continuous interchange between research staff and students. Recent visitors include more than 20 academics from renowned Universities all around the world.