PhD profiles

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Leo's experience

Jesus Leonardo Corredor Garcia PhD Environmental Fluid Mechanics, MSc Water Engineering

Leo started his journey with us in 2016 as an international student from Colombia. He did an MSc in Water Engineering as a stepping stone to exploring a career in academia and developing the necessary skill set needed for a PhD.

Siung Chong

I don't think I would be where I am if it were not for all the countless opportunities my supervisors gave me

Siung Chong Scandinavian Airlines

Siung Chong graduated with a BEng in Aerospace Engineering and went on to do a PhD in Space Physics at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ. Here he talks about his experience at ºù«Ӱҵ and how it’s shaped his career as an Aircraft Data Analyst at Scandinavian Airlines.

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By studying mechanical engineering, I am further developing my understanding of how man-made machines work

Razvan Apetrei PhD in Mechanical Engineering

After completing an Aerospace Engineering degree at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ, Razvan joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering to undertake his PhD.

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Mechanical engineering is great because of how practical it can be

Max Champneys PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Max is a PhD student studying with the IDC in Machining Science, an EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training that funds doctoral research to improve the machining of metals, alloys and composites.

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My favourite thing about studying mechanical engineering is the diversity of work involved in solving problems

Kate Tomlinson PhD in Mechanical Engineering

After completing a degree in mathematics as a mature student, Kate decided to continue her studies and joined the University of ºù«Ӱҵ as a postgraduate student, applying her skills to a PhD at the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

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