In the Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management (DMEM), we welcome speculative research proposals across all our research degrees throughout the year. Please submit a proposal or make an enquiry by emailing dmem-pgr@strath.ac.uk.
We offer MPhil, PhD, Industrial Doctorate and Engineering Doctorate (EngD) postgraduate degrees. These pathways lie within our Doctoral Programme, which is aligned to our world-leading research centres and clusters:
PhD project aligned with the EPSRC funded “Doing More With Less: A Digital Twin of state-of-the-art and emerging high value manufacturing routes for high integrity titanium alloy” (EP/T024992/1)
PhD project aligned with the EPSRC funded “Doing More With Less: A Digital Twin of state-of-the-art and emerging high value manufacturing routes for high integrity titanium alloy” (EP/T024992/1)
Development of an inspection methodology able to yield quantitative information concerning the detection, localisation and characterisation of defects during the hot-forging process.
This PhD project aims to model and simulate the potential rebound effects of sufficiency policies in complex production and consumption systems using a system dynamics approach. The project will seek to develop an innovative synthesis of advanced analytical approaches and complex systems modelling techniques in partnership with external stakeholders.
This project aims to explore a new robotic Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) solution for real-time inspection in high-value manufacturing. In this project, a novel approach to the evaluation of the material properties, in-process, will be developed using a combination of phased array ultrasonics, and robotics to automate the deployment of the measurement in manufacturing applications.
This project covers the microstructure evolution during the early stage of as-cast ingot-to-billet conversion of the Ti64 material to obtain sufficient knowledge and understanding of the microstructure evolutionary mechanisms to create physically based microstructure models. The intention is to implement these physically based models into finite element (FE) simulation of the ingot-to-billet forging, and eventually integrate it in the DT platform which is currently under development at the AFRC.
John Anderson Research Studentship Scheme (JARSS) doctoral studentships are available annually for excellent students and excellent research projects.
There are two main sources of funding:
The JARSS 2023/2024 competition will open in October 2023 and students successful in this competition will commence studies in October 2024. Faculties will set their own internal deadlines for the competition.
Academics/Supervisors make the applications for this scheme and there are various deadlines across the Department and Faculties, therefore, in the first instance, all interested students should contact the Department where they would like to carry out their research.
We are pleased to announce a call for the EPSRC Doctoral Prize funded by the University's EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership grant. The prize funds a 1-year salary for an outstanding researcher to support the further development of their research activities following completion of PhD studies and help them launch a career in research. Candidates must have had EPSRC funding for their PhD/EngD programme and must have successfully completed their PhD viva voce exam and submitted the final version of the thesis by the start of the Doctoral Prize project (approximately between May and October 2024).
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More about our departmentJoining DMEM as a PhD student gains you access to our bespoke Leonardo Suite, a postgraduate research community area, including individual desks, group working areas, white boards, meeting rooms and a shared kitchen.
Additionally, within our department we have a range of specialist facilities, equipment and workshops to enable you to develop your research and tests. For example, the Digital Design and Manufacture Studio, and our Centre for Precision Manufacture, find out more about all of our facilities and equipment.
Within a PhD degree programmes you'll undertake cutting-edge research work for a period of up to three-and-a-half years. The outcomes of this research are expected to represent a significant and original advancement of knowledge in the chosen field and will be published in leading science and/or engineering journals, as well as at the end of programme doctoral thesis. PhD programmes can be self-funded or sponsored by industry, the University, a research council, or a combination of these.
If you would like to find out more, email dmem-pgr@strath.ac.uk for further information.
The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) is a four-year doctoral research programme involving a significant taught component. We offer an EngD in Systems Engineering Management, an EngD in Advanced Manufacturing: Technology & Systems; and an EngD in Advanced Manufacturing: Forging and Forming.
The programme offers you a unique opportunity to carry out in-depth study and research in advanced manufacturing techniques, forging and forming. It provides ambitious and able students with the technical, business and personal development competencies needed to become the senior research managers of the future.
Unlike a traditional PhD, the EngD is focused on industry-based research. On successful completion of the course, you'll be awarded an EngD in Advanced Manufacturing: Forging & Forming which is equivalent to a PhD.
The EngD programme is part of the Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Doctorate Centre (AMIDC). The AMIDC is a collaboration between the Advanced Forming Research Centre and our department. It focuses on developing new and enhanced manufacturing techniques within the forming and forging sectors.
Find out more about our EngD programme structure by contacting dmem-pgr@strath.ac.uk.
An Industrial Doctorate is an industrially-focused three-year equivalent research project and PhD education, conducted jointly by a private sector company, an Industrial PhD candidate and the University of Strathclyde. The Industrial PhD candidate is employed by the company throughout the time they are enrolled at the University, with the employer covering the fees.
Each Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) degree (PhD, EngD, Industrial Doctorate) has a slightly different funding profile and mode of study – email dmem-pgr@strath.ac.uk for more information on the PGR pathways.
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All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.
Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Students on programmes of study of more than one year should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.
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| International | £28,250 |
| Funding | Take a look at our funding your postgraduate research web page for funding information. You can also view our scholarships search for further funding opportunities. |
| Postgraduate research opportunities | Search for all funded and non-funded postgraduate research opportunities. |
| Additional costs | Full time students will be provided with a desk, practical working space (which may be collective – also known as a ‘hot desk’) and access to a lockable space for materials etc. They'll also have access to individual PC hosting appropriate basic word-processing, spreadsheet and presentational software, network access to the internet and e-mail. Students requiring specialist software should speak to their supervisor at the outset to discuss funding options. International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Please see student visa guidance for more information. |
Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year.
As part of your PhD degree, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD).
This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here.
It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability:
All you have to do is plan these activities alongside your doctorate, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way.
To help develop our PGR students we hold a series of departmental events, including research seminars to give you the opportunity to present your work, poster presentation showcases, a research stand-up event, and monthly PGR information sharing sessions.
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The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent.
The School encompasses our four faculties and is committed to enriching the student experience, intensifying research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring training is at the highest level. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.
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You'll need a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant discipline from a recognised academic institution.
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.
Research supervisors are assigned to you by the Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering. Let us know in your application who you'd like to work with, but the department will team you up with the best supervisor for your project.
Once we've received your application, your research proposal is passed to potential supervisors for consideration. If it's not compatible with the researcher's current projects and they are unable to supervise, it's passed along to another for consideration. If they can supervise you, they’ll confirm and nominate a potential second supervisor.
As soon as a second supervisor is confirmed, an offer will be sent to you through Pegasus, our online application system.
When you accept our offer of study, you'll receive a full offer in writing via the email address you'll have provided.
Once you've accepted our offer, we'll need you to fulfil any academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask.
If you're applying as a UK or EU student, you'll then be issued with your registration documentation.
An ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate is a mandatory requirement for some postgraduate students in science, engineering and technology.
Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management
Telephone: +44 (0)141 548 3771
Email: dmem-pgr@strath.ac.uk
