Aura CDT 2 PhD Scholarships

Dynamic cable motion characterisation for FOWT

Dr Lian Gan, Durham University

Dynamic power cable condition monitoring using optical fibre sensors

Prof James Gilbert, University of Hull

Developing the next generation of floating offshore wind turbine structures

Prof Yong Sheng, University of Hull

Performance of offshore floating wind farms

Prof Lisa Jackson, Loughborough University

Reinforcement Learning-Based Adaptive Control for Floating Wind Turbines

Dr Mustafa Abdelrahman, University of Hull

The role of fabric anisotropy on cyclic loading of offshore soils: a grain-scale 

Dr Alexandros Petalas, Durham University

Single-turbine scale quantification of wake turbulence

Prof Chris Keylock, Loughborough University

Data assimilation for wake-wake interactions

Dr Yi Li, University of Sheffield

Parametrising wakes for oceanographic models

Dr Charlie Lloyd, University of Hull

Development and validation of physics-based models for wakes of large offshore wind farms

Dr Majid Bastankhah, Durham University

Building psychosocial and physical resilience using self-management skills for offshore workers

Dr David Maidment, Loughborough University

Impact of “blue space” as a working condition on the health and wellbeing of offshore windfarm workers

Prof Stacey Clemes, Loughborough University

Implications of Extreme Temperatures on Physiological and Cognitive Functioning in Offshore Wind Technicians

Dr Kate Donnan, University of Hull

A structured health intervention to improve physical activity, nutrition and sleep in offshore windfarm workers

Prof Stacey Clemes, Loughborough University

Undertaking and activating transfer of non-technical skills safety training to workers in the offshore windfarm sector

Professor Karina Nielsen, University of Sheffield

Undertaking and activating transfer of technical skills safety training to workers in the offshore windfarm sector

Prof Fehmidah Munir, Loughborough University

Economic and environmental assessment of  energy systems integration for increased  utilisation and reduced curtailment of offshore wind farms

Dr Mark Walker, University of Hull

Unintended consequences of Offshore Wind farms: a socio-economic impact evaluation on wellbeing and community dynamics

Dr Simona Rasciute, University of Sheffield

Economic analysis of trade-offs and welfare implications in Offshore Wind farm development

Dr Magnus Johnson, University of Hull

Energy security vs. energy import costs: assessing the role of Offshore Wind Power

Dr Anna Rita Bennato, Loughborough University

Sustainable, Low-Cost Upcycling of Wind Turbine Transition Pieces

Dr Grazia Francesconi, University of Hull

Passing the torch: Utilising full blade waste for the production, catalytic conversion and storage of H2 in methanol 

Dr Martin Taylor, University of Hull

Breaking forever: Capturing and converting toxic PFAS molecules using coral structured biochars from blade waste

Dr Martin Taylor, University of Hull

Transforming Non-Recyclable Waste into Sustainable Solutions: Novel Anti-corrosion Coatings for Offshore Wind Turbines 

Dr Amthal Al-Gailani, University of Hull

Understanding the impacts and benefits of offshore wind on fish in the Greater North Sea

Dr Jon Bolland, University of Hull

Sustainable methods for gross proximate composition of North Sea species as a key component of ecological models.

Dr Samantha Richardson, University of Hull

Streamlining the Environmental Impact Assessment Process using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Dr Krysia Mazik, University of Hull

Low maintenance reliable transmissions for large wind turbines

Professor Rob Dwyer-Joyce, University of Sheffield

Multiscale design optimisation of wind turbine blade composite for tuneable mechanical properties

Dr Stefan Szyniszewski, Durham University

Protection Devices for MVDC Offshore wind Integration

Professor Alton Horsfall, Durham University

Innovating Interdisciplinary Airborne WindEnergy through Rigorous Wind Tunnel Testing and Collaborative Design

Dr Majid Bastankhah, Durham University

Integrated Engineering and Environmental Optimisation of Offshore Wind and Floating Solar Hybrid Systems 

Dr Y Sheng, University of Hull

Efficient and Sustainable Offshore Wind Turbine-driven Green Hydrogen production

Dr Mohammed Ismail, University of Hull

Risk-informed Planning and Reliability Evaluation of Hybrid Wind Power Plants

Dr Behzad Kazemtabrizi, Durham University

OPtimization EXplainability (OPEX) for Maintenance Scheduling of Offshore Wind Farms

Professor Yiannis Papadopoulos, University of Hull

A Holistic Predictive Maintenance Framework for Offshore Wind Turbines Components 

Dr Zhibao Mian, University of Hull

An RCM-based Intelligent Maintenance Framework for Offshore Wind Turbines 

Dr Zhibao Mian, University of Hull

Use of probabilistic modelling to investigate optimal maintenance strategies in the life extension period of offshore wind turbines 

Dr Sarah Dunnett, University of Loughborough

Human-in-the-loop machine learning for drone-assisted Structural Health Monitoring 

Dr Nina Dethlefs, University of Hull

Digital twins for health monitoring and fault 

Professor Antonio Griffo, University of Sheffield

SafeML-based Confidence Generation and Explainability for UAV-based Anomality Detection of Blades Surface in Offshore Wind Turbines

Dr Zhibao Mian, University of Hull

Optimisation of wind farms power production using AI

Dr Stefano Giani, Durham University

Establishing Safety Guarantees in Reinforcement Learning for Wind Turbine Control

Dr Mustafa Abdelrahman, University of Hull