PhD in Sport Engineering

This 3.5-year PhD project in Manchester focuses on understanding differences between wind tunnel and on-track aerodynamic testing in elite cycling by building and testing a rig in both environments./nThe rig design will be guided and iteratively refined using CAD modelling and CFD simulations./nA suite of flow measurement techniques will be used to characterize the testing environments, capture flow fields around the rider, and collect performance-related data./nDifferences between datasets from different testing environments will be systematically analysed and practical strategies proposed to improve correlation and consistency across testing environments./nThe project is fully funded by UK Sport Institute (UKSI) and The Faculty of Science and Engineering and is undertaken in close collaboration with British Cycling./nStart date: October 2026./nLocation: Manchester.