PhD Studentship in Resilience Engineering (University of Nottingham)

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 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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