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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Brunel University London
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
OCT-21, APR-22
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
Research profile
Our research focuses on the development of algorithms to improve distribution efficiency, and strategies to allow mass power generation from renewable energy sources to be efficiently integrated with the grid. Other areas of expertise include power electronics for efficient power conversion. Challenges for the future include efficient conversion of thermal to electrical energy, Direct Current (DC) power networks in commercial buildings and homes, and innovations to reduce electrical energy demand and optimised demand control.
Find out about the exciting research we do: browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of. We’ve also made available extensive reading materials published by our academics and PhD students.
Careers and your future
Tailored careers support is offered to all our current PhD students and for up to 3 years after you complete your research at Brunel. We help you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research. Our careers provision includes online advice, one to one consultations and a range of events and workshops.
In addition, where available, you may be able to undertake some paid work as we recognise that teaching and learning support duties represent an important professional and career development opportunity.
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University information

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University League Table
84th
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Campus address
Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 3PH, England
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Subject ranking
38th out of 72 3
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/ Max 53.93 79%46th
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