A fully funded Ph.D. studentship is available at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). The selected candidate will receive a stipend, full tuition fee waiver, and health insurance for up to four years. The research will focus on turbomachinery, desalination, renewable energy, hydrogen technologies, and CFD applications. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of UAEU’s College of Graduate Studies and will be evaluated based on their academic background, research experience, and publications.
Ph.D. Studentship at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UAE University
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| University | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Scholarship Type | Fully funded Ph.D. studentship |
| Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Funding | Stipend, full tuition fee waiver, and health insurance |
| Research Areas | Turbomachinery, desalination, renewable energy, hydrogen, CFD |
| Minimum Requirements | MSc with GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0, BSc with GPA ≥ 2.5/4.0, IELTS ≥ 6.5 |
| Preferred Requirements | CAD, experimental/numerical skills, good publications, GRE ≥ 290, GPA ≥ 3.5/4.0 |
| Application Deadline | Open until filled |
| Contact | Dr. Mahmoud Elgendi (mahgendi@uaeu.ac.ae) |
Study Area
The Ph.D. research will focus on the following areas:
- Turbomachinery: Gas turbine cooling
- Desalination: Thermal and interfacial desalination
- Renewable Energy: Solar and wind energy
- Hydrogen: Generation, storage, and applications
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Ventilation and thermal comfort
Scholarship Description
The Ph.D. studentship is funded by the UAE University and may be supported through research grants. The selected candidate will receive a stipend, full tuition fee waiver, and health insurance for up to four years. This position requires strong innovation, research, and writing skills. Additional competitive scholarships are available through the College of Graduate Studies at UAEU.
Eligibility
Minimum Requirements:
- MSc with GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0 and BSc with GPA ≥ 2.5/4.0
- IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent
- Fulfillment of UAEU’s Ph.D. admission requirements (Check here)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in CAD software
- Experimental or numerical expertise in gas turbines, cooling, desalination, CFD, or wind turbines
- Strong publication record (especially in Scopus Q1 journals)
- GRE score ≥ 290
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. GPA ≥ 3.5/4.0
Required Documents
Applicants must submit a one-page CV containing:
- Name, contact email, and phone number
- IELTS score
- GPA (out of 4.0) for B.Sc. and M.Sc.
- Patents (if any)
- Journal publications (highlighting Scopus Q1 papers)
- M.Sc. thesis title
- Research area of interest
- Conference presentation records
- GRE score
- Rank and names of B.Sc. and M.Sc. universities
How to Apply
- Prepare a one-page CV as per the Required Documents section.
- Email the CV to Dr. Mahmoud Elgendi (mahgendi@uaeu.ac.ae) with the email title: “Ph.D. Studentship”.
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further steps.
- If accepted, candidates must apply via the UAEU admission system (Apply here).
Last Date
The application is open until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
