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PhD topics for research students

Find below a list of currently available self-funded PhD topics.

We encourage all students to contact the supervisor or the alternative contact person for more information and an informal chat to discuss the process of applying and preparing your research statement. For more information on how to apply click here.

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Enhancing access to sustainable energy in Africa through microgrids and decentralised power systems
We are offering a self-funded PhD position exploring the potential of microgrids and decentralised power systems in improving access to sustainable energy in Africa with the Department of Electrical a...
Self Funded
Scaling renewable energy integration in African power grids: Overcoming grid stability and intermittency challenges
We are offering a self-funded PhD position investigating the challenges of integrating large-scale renewable energy sources into African power grids with the Department of Electrical and Power Enginee...
Self Funded
Addressing the challenge of energy losses in African power distribution networks through advanced loss reduction techniques
We are offering a self-funded PhD position addressing the challenge of energy losses in African power distribution networks through advanced loss reduction techniques with the Department of Electrical...
Self Funded
Optimising power grid reliability and resilience in Africa through smart grid technologies and demand response
We are offering a self-funded PhD position exploring how smart grid technologies and demand response strategies can improve power grid reliability and resilience in Africa with the Department of Elect...
Self Funded
Developing strategies for enhancing electrification in rural Africa through off-grid renewable energy systems
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in developing strategies for enhancing electrification in rural Africa through off-grid renewable energy systems with the Department of Electrical and Power ...
Self Funded
Optimising power system performance in the Middle East through advanced reactive power and voltage control techniques
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in optimising power system performance in the Middle East through advanced reactive power and voltage control techniques with the Department of Electrical an...
Self Funded
Managing the integration of large-scale renewable energy in the Middle East’s power grids: Technical and regulatory challenges
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in examining the challenges of integrating large-scale renewable energy in the Middle East’s power grids with the Department of Electrical and Power Engineer...
Self Funded
Enhancing power network resilience in the Middle East against climate-induced extreme weather events
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in enhancing power network resilience in the Middle East against climate-induced extreme weather events with the Department of Electrical and Power Engineeri...
Self Funded
Addressing water-energy nexus challenges in the Middle East through renewable energy integration
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in addressing water-energy nexus challenges in the Middle East through renewable energy integration with the Department of Electrical and Power Engineering. ...
Self Funded
Mitigating power grid instability in the Middle East through advanced grid modernisation and smart grid technologies
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in mitigating power grid instability in the Middle East through advanced grid modernisation and smart grid technologies with the Department of Electrical and...
Self Funded