N0MES PhD projects for 2024

With the support of the University of Liverpool (UoL), Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and 33 maritime energy sector partners, N0MES PGRs are pursuing new, engineering-centred, interdisciplinary research to address four vital net zero challenges currently facing the North West, the UK and beyond:

Theme A: Energy generation using maritime-based renewable energy (e.g. offshore wind, tidal, wave, floating solar, hydrogen, CCS)

 

 

 

 

 

Advancing maritime renewable energy through hydrogen and alternative fuel generation

Supervisors: Dr E Blanco Davis 

 

Theme B: Distributing energy from offshore to onshore, including port- and hinterland-side impacts and opportunities 

 

 

Assessing how climate change will impact Cumbrian Coastal Lines (low value of service, but strategically important routes), with a focus on critical infrastructure for freight and energy material transport – University of Liverpool

Supervisors: Neil Macdonald, Charlotte Lyddon, Luigi Di Sarno 

 

 

 

 

Resilience Assessment and Optimization of Global Maritime Transportation Networks

Supervisors: Dr Xuri Xin

 

 

Enhancing maritime situational awareness for automous shipping

Supervisors: Dr Huanhuan Li

 

 

Synergising technological innovation and human competence for safe MASS operations

Supervisors: Prof Z Yang

 

Theme C: Addressing the short- and long-term environmental impacts of offshore and maritime environment renewable energy generation, distribution and storage 

  

Micro-PIV Investigation of Seabed Reactions to Hydrodynamic Conditions and Energy Changes

Supervisors: Prof Mohad Nezhad, Prof John Bridgeman, Dr Allison Schaap

 

Theme D: Decommissioning and lifetime extension of existing energy and facilities.

 

 

 

 

 

Asset-scale nowcasting of the impact of scour on coastal electricity transmission infrastructure – University of Liverpool

Supervisors: James Cooper, Kasey Clark, Andrew Pledger (Previsico Ltd) 

 

Nature-based protection of coastal electricity assets: Optimal design of Coir in combating coastal erosion through habitat restoration – University of Liverpool

Supervisors: James Cooper, Nicoletta Leonardi, Andy Plater 

 

How to Apply

All N0MES PGRs will, in the first instance, undertake a 1-year PGDip based at the University of Liverpool.  Once completed successfully, they will progress onto their PhD project based at either the University of Liverpool or Liverpool John Moores University.  To apply for a N0MES PhD project, please complete the postgraduate application process at the relevant institution (listed after the project title).

For projects based at the University of Liverpool, please apply by following the UoL online postgraduate research application procedure outlined here: How to apply for a PhD - University of Liverpool  

For projects based at Liverpool John Moores University, please apply by following the LJMU postgraduate research application procedure outlined here: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-students/how-to-apply/applying-for-a-phd

Please ensure you quote the project title on your application and indicate that it is a PhD funded through the N0MES CDT.

Please ensure you include a personal statement that addresses the 5 points given in the N0MES Personal Statement pro forma.  This information will be used in the selection and shortlisting process for potential interview.

Once completed, please email a copy of your application to the N0MES CDT at N0MESCDT@liverpool.ac.uk

Good luck with your application!  We look forward to receiving it.

 

 

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