PhD Research Studentships

Physics-informed design optimization of next generation quiet multi-rotor air-vehicles

Supervisor: Sergey KARABASOV
Apply by:31 January 2023

Description

The environmental credibility of the aerospace sector is to become a key differentiator moving forward as the sector bounces back from the impact of Covid-19. This will promote the use of new, more efficient, cleaner and quieter propulsion systems. Urban Air Mobility is set to become a major industry, and the surge of investment into this area in the world shows its importance in coming years. Developing disruptive technologies to shape the future aerospace sector, particularly in line with the Global Climate Change targets, will be key to ensuring more success for the UK economy. To ensure commercial success of new clean air vehicles, it is imperative to solve their noise emission as well as aerodynamics. In this project we will develop and apply state-of-the-art computational methods accelerated on GPU cards and mathematical modelling techniques based on high-order analysis and optimization techniques to understand noise generation mechanisms of generic UAM/VTOL configurations.

See our research webpage for further details:

About the award

  • Level: PhD
  • Course: All PhDs in the Faculties of Science and Engineering
  • Country: China
  • Value: Full tuition fee waiver and living stipend (£1350/month) for 4 years

Funded by the China Scholarship Council (CSC)

Under the scheme, Queen Mary will provide scholarships to cover all tuition fees, whilst the CSC will provide living expenses and one return flight ticket to successful applicants. This scholarship is available to both new and continuing (current 1st year) students. Associate students who want to come to Queen Mary for 3-24 months are also able to apply.

Eligibility

  • The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
  • If English is not your first language, you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).
  • Candidates are expected to start from September 2023

Supervisor Contact Details:

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Prof. Sergey Karabasov, 

Application Method:

To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the PhD Full-time Aerospace Engineering  - Semester 1 (September Start), please select the PhD Full-time Aerospace Engineering research degree programme at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/subjects/engineering.html (Go to Apply online at the bottom of the page)

Funding

Funded by: China Scholarship Council
Candidate will need to secure a CSC scholarship.
Under the scheme, Queen Mary will provide scholarships to cover all tuition fees, whilst the CSC will provide living expenses and one return flight ticket to successful applicants.

Eligibility

  • The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
  • If English is not your first language, you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).
  • Candidates are expected to start in (Semester ).
  • SEMS and Principal-funded studentships: this studentship arrangement covers home tuition fees and provides an annual stipend for up to three years (currently set at the 2023/24 stipend rate of £20,622 pa)
  • Note that Queen Mary Research Studentships cover home-rated tuition fees only (See: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details)
  • Overseas applicants would be required to meet the difference between home and international tuition fees

Contact

For informal enquiries about this opportunity, please contact Sergey KARABASOV.

SEMS Research Centre:
Intelligent Transport