Projects 2027

Explore our new 2027 PhD projects below.

Information on how to apply and the application process can be found on our Apply page.
Application deadline – 11 January 2027 10:00 GMT

Rail noise map showing noise levels along a railway corridor in Sheffield. Photo credit: DEFRA.

Sh.27.2 Hush Rail 2: Sustainable urban railways without the noise nuisance (with British Steel)

Aeroacoustics and Transport Noise | Built Environment and Sound

Adult sleeping with abstract sound waves and AI-inspired signals representing personalised sleep and snore analysis. Image generated with AI via Adobe Stock.

Sh.27.3 – Personalised Acoustic AI for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Women (with PFL Healthcare)

AI for Sound | Sound, Health and Accessibility

Visitor examines innovative sheep wool acoustic panels mounted on wooden boards during a sustainable materials exhibition. Photo credit: © Fiona Finchett, 2025-10-09 Sustainable Ventures Manchester Launch.

Sh.27.4 – Listening to Moisture in Next-generation Natural Insulation (with Wull Technologies)

Acoustic Materials and Metamaterials | Built Environment and Sound

Historic stone building in Sheffield city centre with ornate architecture. Photo credit: Stuart Livesey, University of Sheffield.

Sh.27.5 – Playful acoustics: The impact of space on expression, skill and enjoyment of music learners (with Harmony Works)

Built Environment and Sound | Soundscapes and Perception

Older adults participating in a community music session, singing and playing instruments together in a bright group setting. Image generated with AI by zuchero via Adobe Stock.

Sh.27.6 – Sound and Music Processing in Dementia (with Age UK Sheffield)

Sound, Health and Accessibility | Soundscapes and Perception

Smoke and debris billow from a controlled ground explosion in an open grassy landscape.

Sh.27.7 Predicting Explosive Blast-induced Noise (with Blastech)

Energy and Environmental Sound | Noise and Vibration Engineering | UK or EU Nationals ONLY

Aerial view of a waterfront city skyline at dusk seen from a helicopter cockpit, with illuminated streets, high-rise buildings and shoreline. Image credit: Austin Neill via Unsplash

So.27.1 – Community noise prediction for eVTOL aircraft (with ARUP)

Soundscapes and Perception | Aeroacoustics and Transport Noise

Engineers stand beneath a large aircraft engine in a test facility. Photo credit: Rolls-Royce plc.

So.27.2 – Interstage Acoustic Liners for Ultra-high Bypass Ratio Aeroengines (with Rolls-Royce)

Aeroacoustics and Transport Noise | Noise and Vibration Engineering

Engineers inspect a large aircraft engine fan inside a testing facility. Photo credit: Rolls-Royce plc.

So.27.3 – High-Fidelity CFD for Fan/OGVs Broadband Noise Modelling (with Rolls Royce)

Aeroacoustics and Transport Noise | Noise and Vibration Engineering

Cricket ball striking a bat at impact, highlighting contact point and performance-related acoustics. Image generated with AI by vectorizer88 via Adobe Stock.

So.27.4 – Impact sound in cricket, golf, baseball and tennis performance (with Hawk-Eye Innovations)

Soundscapes and Perception | Noise and Vibration Engineering