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automation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 90 automation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Robotics for circular economy and sustainable manufacturing

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Project overview. We are recruiting a self-funded PhD student to join an EPSRC project, STAMAN. Though the studentship will not be provided, attending conferences, consumables, and industrial engagements will be funded and supported. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Wang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PHD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
School of Science
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD degree programme develops your understanding of the research process and your ability to analyse and contribute to a particular research area. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  China PhD Programme
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Accelerating and derisking amorphous form development for low bioavailability drug candidates

University of Strathclyde
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
*Please note this project is only open to UK applicants*. Are you seeking the opportunity for an industry demand-led PhD project at the interface of science and engineering, working in a cutting-edge research facility?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Robertson
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Human–Robot Collaborative Assembly Based on Vision-Language-Action Model

University of Portsmouth
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and will be supervised by Dr Xin Zhang. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Security and Assurance of AI Agents in Cyber-Physical and Autonomous Systems

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
AI agents and large-language-model-based autonomous systems are beginning to influence software engineering, cyber defence, robotics, transport, industrial automation and cyber-physical infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Yuan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Model-based control for improved downstream processing of recombinant proteins.

University College Dublin
School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
Since 1986, mAb manufacturing has shifted from low-titre processes (<0.5 g/L) to intensified and perfusion systems exceeding 10 g/L, creating severe downstream processing bottlenecks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Whelan
 15 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Human–Robot Interaction via Sensorimotor Integration Between Wearable Interface and Supernumerary Robotic Arm

University of Portsmouth
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and will be supervised by Dr Xin Zhang and Prof. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr X Zhang, Prof Z Ju
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A 3-year PhD studentship in Developing Automated In-Situ Spectroscopies to Understand Periodic Trends in Electrocatalyst Performance for Carbon-Neutral Transformations

University College London
Department of Chemistry
Supervisor. Dr Benjamin Moss. Application deadline. 31st July 2026. Interview Start date. October 2026. UCL Chemistry Department is offering a fully funded studentship to a highly motivated candidate to start in June-October 2026. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BM Moss
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Quality Assured Large Scale Metal Additive Manufacturing for Energy, Marine, Aerospace & Nuclear Sectors

University of Strathclyde
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
3-year PhD focusing on developing advanced ultrasonic in-process inspection methods for large format Wire + Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing, with the aim of improving defect detection, process understanding, and quality assurance for safety-critical components. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Zimermann, Prof C Macleod, Dr JQ Qin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in dynamic assembly of surfactant & polymer mixtures for next generation green formulations

Imperial College London
Department of Chemical Engineering
  Research Group: Soft Matter Engineering
A PhD position in soft matter science and engineering is available for an October 2026 start date (or ASAP thereafter) in the department of Chemical Engineering, in close collaboration with industrial partners. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof JT Cabral
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Computing Science - Cyber Resilience of Future Interconnected Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)

University of Glasgow
College of Science and Engineering
The scope of this PhD has been co-created between SP Energy Networks and the University of Glasgow, as part of the strategic alliance centred on the future of secure cyber physical energy networks. . Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Pezaros, Prof DF Flynn
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EngD Novel design and manufacturing concepts for enhanced aerostructure competitiveness sponsored by Rolls-Royce

University of Bristol
Centre in Doctoral Training (CDT) in Innovation for Sustainable Composites Engineering
High-performance composite materials are a key enabler for lightweight construction of aerostructures. Hence, they are one of the key technologies on the Rolls-Royce UltraFan® demonstrator aero engine, which offers a 25% fuel burn improvement on the first generation of Trent engine. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Hallett, Prof J Barton
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EngD Artificial Intelligence for Systems Engineering sponsored by NCC

University of Bristol
Centre in Doctoral Training (CDT) in Innovation for Sustainable Composites Engineering
Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is set to become an essential element for building complex future systems that require enhanced collaboration and interconnectedness. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Snider, Prof J Barton
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced Robotic Ultrasonic Inspection Methods

University of Strathclyde
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
  Research Group: SEARCH
Rolls-Royce is exploring the implementation of robotics within manufacturing. One of the areas of robotic implementation lies within NDE. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Loukas, Prof C Macleod
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI Strategy and Organizational Transformation

Franklin Hudson - The International School of Management
PhD in International Business
This PhD research opportunity examines how artificial intelligence shapes organizational strategy, transformation, and leadership. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Forget
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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