Power Electronics, Drives and Machines PhD Research Opportunities
As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, Newcastle University has a thriving research culture, and a high proportion of our research in Electrical Engineering was rated as "world-leading" or "internationally excellent" in the latest Research Assessment Exercise. The School's reputation for research excellence attracts many Postgraduate Research students to study where they have access to world-class facilities, expertise and links to industry.
The Group has a strong history of producing first class PhD level post graduates, many of whom now hold a variety of senior academic and industrial posts in the field of Power Electronics, Drives and Machines.
The Power Electronics Drives and Machines Group has a community of approximately 40 PhD students undertaking novel research in the areas of:
- Electric and Hybrid vehicles
- Aircraft systems
- New and renewable energy systems
- Energy Efficient Products
For further information on how to make an application please refer to the following links:
- Current PhD Projects Overview
- PEDM Academics profiles
- Industrial links
- Entry requirements
- Funding opportunities
More information on research degrees offered by the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
