Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Manchester |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | £19,237 - please see advert |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 18th March 2025 |
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Closes: | 30th March 2025 |
Research theme: Net-Zero Energy Strategies for Data Centres
How to apply: uom.link/pgr-apply-2425
Positions available: 1
This 3.5 year PhD project is fully funded and home and overseas applicants. The successful candidate will received an annual tax free stipend set at the UKRI rate (£19,237 for 2024/25) and tuition fees will be paid. We expect the stipend to increase each year.
The rapid expansion of data centres is driving unprecedented energy demand, making their resilience, sustainability, and integration with low-carbon energy systems critical to achieving net-zero targets.
This PhD project will investigate innovative strategies to improve energy efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability in data centre operations. The research will explore:
The research will employ data-driven modelling, simulation techniques, and optimisation strategies to assess the technical feasibility, scalability, and real-world applicability of these solutions. This PhD will bridge cutting-edge energy modelling with real-world industry applications, delivering practical solutions that drive the decarbonisation of digital infrastructure.
The project will provide valuable insights for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers, contributing to the development of sustainable and resilient data centre energy systems.
The successful candidate will collaborate with industry partners, policymakers, and research teams through The Tyndall Centre and Energy Beacon. The research will contribute to optimising renewable energy deployment, enhancing microgrid resilience, and improving data centre sustainability.
Seeking a driven individual with:
To apply please contact the main supervisors: Prof Aoife Foley - aoife.foley@manchester.ac.uk, Prof Dlzar Alkez - dlzar.alkez@manchester.ac.uk and Dr Welfle - andrew.welfle@manchester.ac.uk. Please include details of your current level of study, academic background and any relevant experience and include a paragraph about your motivation to study this PhD project.
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