PhD Sustainable Energy Technologies
University of Hertfordshire
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About the courseOur 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, ...Read more

About the course

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 including coordinated and optimised integration into the power grid, smart meter data analytics using machine learning techniques for efficient energy management, the impact of electric vehicles on the distribution grid and smart charging, and dynamic wireless charging of electric vehicles for optimisation and infrastructure management.

Research in Sustainable Energy Technologies at the University of Hertfordshire has been supported with grants from the EPSRC, InnovateUK and industry.

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Our PhD programmes enable students to develop specialist research skills and knowledge. We aim to provide research projects that will challenge and in some cases even inspire our students. If you are self-motivated and want to improve your ability to understand and solve engineering problems, then a PhD with us may be right for you.

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06 Feb 24

The university of Hertfoshire is a great place to study as it's very inclusive with so much diversity and multicultural interactions. The university feel in general is wonderful..Read more

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Ilakkiya
24 Feb 23

They have created career and employment but not fully support to student . Really need to improve their..Read more

Entry requirements

First class Honours BEng degree in a relevant Engineering discipline including Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Materials Science. Strong applicants with a 2.1 qualification may also be considered. Personal attributes including a drive to conduct research, self-motivation and the ability to work independently and within a team are essential.

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Irriyah
06 Feb 24
MSc Sustainable Planning
The university of Hertfoshire is a great place to study as it's very inclusive with so much diversity and multicultural interactions. The university feel in general is wonderful...
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24 Feb 23
MSc Sustainable Planning
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

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