Studentships

Applications are invited for a full-time PhD Studentships within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Aerospace Research Centre at Brunel University of London. The studentship is jointly supported by Vestas Wind Systems and EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award programme. The PhD studentship is for a period of 36 months effective 1 October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful applicant will receive an annual tax free stipend (bursary) of £23,805 plus payment of their full time Home tuition fees. This PhD research aims to advance bio-inspired wind turbine blade technology (inspired, for example, by the silent flight of owls) to reduce aerodynamic noise while maintaining or enhancing aerodynamic performance. The project will also develop methodologies for translating laboratory-scale findings to full-scale wind turbine applications. This project is a collaboration between Brunel University of London and Vestas Wind Systems, one of the world's leading wind turbine manufacturers. Joining this project offers the opportunity to contribute to pioneering research in sustainable energy within a highly collaborative industrial environment, while developing advanced research skills and establishing strong links with one of the world's foremost renewable energy companies. The successful candidate will contribute to research with direct industrial impact. Informal enquires may be addressed to Professor Tze Pei Chong via email at t.p.chong@brunel.ac.uk