PhD Studentship in Resilience Engineering

Reference: ENG286
Department: Faculty of Engineering – Resilience Engineering Research Group
Supervisor: Dr. Rasa Remenyte-Prescott
Start Date: October 2026
Location: University of Nottingham, UK
Closing Date: Sunday, 25 January 2026

Project Overview

This PhD project aims to model and analyse component- and system-level reliability, availability, and resilience of hydrogen systems, including electrolysers and their Balance of Plant (BoP) systems. The focus is on supporting safety, sustainability, and carbon reduction goals by:

• Developing advanced diagnostics and prognostics for early detection of deterioration and failure modes

• Creating system-level reliability models to improve operational safety

• Designing asset management tools to inform inspection and maintenance decisions

• Enhancing system adaptability and emergency response mechanisms

Hydrogen energy is rapidly gaining attention as part of global net-zero carbon strategies, but challenges in reliability, safety, and cost currently limit its adoption. This project addresses these challenges using advanced modelling and analysis techniques.

Entry Requirements

• 1st class degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline, preferably at Masters level

• In exceptional cases, a 2:1 degree may be considered

• Open to UK, EU, and international students

• Enthusiastic candidates with a strong interest in hydrogen systems and energy resilience

Funding & Application

Funding sources may be available; early applications are encouraged.

• Apply online: University of Nottingham Postgraduate Application

• For enquiries: Dr. Rasa Remenyte-Prescott – r.remenyte-prescott@nottingham.ac.uk

In your application, please refer to Polytechnicpositions.com