PhD Sustainable Energy Technologies
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Our research expertise in Renewable Energy Technologies specialises in areas including renewable energy, smart grids, novel wind energy harvest technologies, energy storage systems, energy saving systems and nano materials, fuel cells, energy-efficient buildings, phase change materials (PCM), piezoelectric and thermoelectric energy harvesting systems, engine emission control, development of optically accessible and race engines; conventional and advanced engine instrumentation, thermofluid modelling/simulation and experimental study for energy & flow physics. In addition our research extends to power management of distributed energy systems and dynamic scheduling, optimisation and control of future smart grids, advanced power electronics and Control for microgrids, energy storage systems
Key highlights
- Research spans smart grids, energy storage and novel wind energy harvesting
- Specialisms include fuel cells, nano materials and phase change materials
- Piezoelectric and thermoelectric energy harvesting systems research
- Engine emission control and optically accessible and race engine development
- Thermofluid modelling, simulation and experimental study of energy and flow physics
- Power electronics, control and optimisation for microgrids and distributed energy
Entry requirements
- Degree: 1st — to include relevant Engineering
- Degree: 2:1 — Strong applicants with a 2.1 qualification may also be considered.
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Renewable energy research scientist
- Energy systems engineer
- Smart grid engineer
- Energy storage engineer
- University lecturer in energy engineering
- Postdoctoral research associate
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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