可持续高压绝缘材料用于下一代HVDC电缆绝缘博士研究员
Sustainable high-voltage insulation materials for next-Generation HVDC cable insulation
原帖优先：申请材料、截止时间与资格以原帖和学校官方说明为准。
博士招生与资助公告
- 申请年度
- 2027；原帖说明：How to apply Apply now You need to: • choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences • select Full time or Part time • search for programme PhD Electronic & Electrical Engineering (7092) • add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application Applications should include: • research proposal • your CV (resumé) • 2 academic references • degree transcripts and certificates to date • English language qualification (if applicable)
- 最近申请截止
- 2027-04-09
- 全部申请截止
- （Europe/London）
- 资助原文
- Fees and funding We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students. Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants. Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants. Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered. For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
- 资助条件
- 原帖为竞争性或附条件资助说明，未确认本项目获资助及申请人能获奖；不作为保证全奖。
- 原帖材料说明
- • research proposal
- • your CV (resumé)
- • 2 academic references
- • degree transcripts and certificates to date
- • English language qualification (if applicable)
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- 研究内容
- 本项目旨在开发用于下一代输电电缆的可回收绝缘材料，为不可回收的同类材料提供可持续的替代方案，探索材料结构如何在高压下决定介电性能，并设计新型共混物以塑造长距离电力传输的未来。
- 申请条件
- 申请者需持有英国 2:1 荣誉学位或其国际同等学历，专业背景须为工程学、材料科学或物理学。
- 待遇
- 提供竞争性资助的奖学金机会，涵盖学费及生活费津贴，具体资助取决于学校或总统奖学金的竞争结果，并为符合条件的优秀学生提供学费减免。
- 申请方式
- 申请人需选择研究型项目类型（2027/28学年，工程与物理科学学院），选择全日制或非全日制，搜索博士项目“PhD Electronic & Electrical Engineering (7092)”，并在申请的第二部分添加导师姓名后通过网申系统提交。
- 材料清单
- 研究计划书
- 简历 (CV)
- 2份学术推荐信
- 至今为止的学位成绩单与证书
- 英语语言资格证明（如适用）
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岗位信息
- 最终轮次截止
- 2027-04-09
- 学科
- 材料科学
- 合同类型
- 项目资助
- 本站收录
- 内容更新
- 原帖导师候选（待核验）
- Orestis Vryonis, Paul Lewin
- 来源
- 南安普顿大学博士研究项目招生 · 最近核对 2026-10-24
- 详情核验
判定依据（原文摘录）
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A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent
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English language qualification (if applicable)
原文
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Postgraduate research project
Sustainable high-voltage insulation materials for next-Generation HVDC cable insulation
Funding
Competition funded
Competition funded
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Type of degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree
2:1 honours degree
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Faculty graduate school
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Closing date
9 Apr 2027
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About the project
Potential supervisors
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
How to apply
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About the project
This project will develop recyclable insulation materials for next-generation power transmission cables, offering a sustainable alternative to non-recyclable counterparts. You'll explore how material structure governs dielectric performance under high voltage, designing novel blends that could shape the future of long-distance electricity transmission.
Rising electricity demand and the need to connect remote renewable energy sources to the grid are driving rapid growth in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission, with extruded HVDC cables emerging as a preferred solution for long-distance power transfer.
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) remains the industry-standard insulation material, but it has significant drawbacks: as a thermoset, it cannot be recycled at end of life, and the cross-linking process makes manufacturing complex and energy-intensive. Alternative insulation materials offer a route to lower manufacturing emissions and full recyclability, in line with the sustainability goals of the energy sector.
Polypropylene (PP) has recently attracted considerable interest from the cable industry as a recyclable thermoplastic insulation for HVDC applications. Developing PP-based blends with enhanced dielectric properties is now an active area of research, driven by the push towards ultra-high-voltage capability. This project will develop novel PP blends specifically designed for HVDC cable insulation.
You'll review the relevant literature, design and plan experimental programmes, manufacture lab-scale specimens, and evaluate their performance under realistic operating conditions. You'll also share your findings by publishing in high-impact journals, presenting at international conferences, and engaging with the wider research community. This is an exciting opportunity to advance power cable technology and help meet the challenges of a rapidly growing, increasingly renewable electricity system.
You'll join an interdisciplinary and diverse academic team in the Electrical Power Engineering research group that will support you in expanding your transferrable skills, such as critical review of the literature, academic writing and publishing, as well as collaborating with your team members and organising activities. You will acquire hands-on experience with testing facilities and operate state-of-the-art equipment in the Tony Davies High Voltage Lab (TDHVL) as part of your experimental research.
The School of Electronics and Computer Science is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
Potential supervisors
Lead supervisor
Dr Orestis Vryonis
FHEA, MInstP
New Frontiers Fellow
Research interests
• polymer engineering and science
• high voltage insulation
• renewable and ambient energy harvesting
Supervisors
Professor Paul Lewin
Professor of Electrical Power Engineering
Entry requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in one of the following:
• engineering
• materials science
• physics
Fees and funding
We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students.
Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants.
Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants.
Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.
For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
How to apply
Apply now
You need to:
• choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
• select Full time or Part time
• search for programme PhD Electronic & Electrical Engineering (7092)
• add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application
Applications should include:
• research proposal
• your CV (resumé)
• 2 academic references
• degree transcripts and certificates to date
• English language qualification (if applicable)
Contact us
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
For questions about applying, email our Doctoral College (doctoralcollege-admissions@soton.ac.uk).
Project leader
For an initial conversation, email Dr Orestis Vryonis (O.Vryonis@soton.ac.uk).