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biomechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 35 biomechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Unveiling the relationships between the alveolar bone mechanical and structural properties in health and periodontal disease

Project details. Periodontitis presents a significant challenge in dentistry, often leading to tooth loss due to irreversible damage to the supportive soft and hard tissues surrounding teeth. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C M Neves, Prof E Dall'Ara
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Simulation-Based Imaging: A Powerful Tool for Improving Cardiovascular Patient Treatment

Imagine faster, clearer MRI scans that can accurately map blood flow in the heart and blood vessels. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Aristokleous, Dr CC Conway
 13 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Discrete models of cellular materials

The mechanical properties of plant and animal tissues are strongly influenced by the arrangement of their constituent cells. Discrete models, in which cells are represented as polygons or polyhedra, provide a popular and powerful modelling framework for understanding tissue biomechanics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof O Jensen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engineering Biomimetic Organ-on-Chip Systems for Ocular Research (Ref ID: THRT26/SE/EPM/LI)

Join an exciting, fully funded interdisciplinary research project developing next-generation elastomer-hydrogel based organ-on-chip technologies for animal-free ocular research with biomimetic artificial materials aiming to promote the 3R principle (replacing animal usage in research with more ethical approaches) at the same time improve the efficiency of biotechnologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Li
 26 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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From Anatomy to Risk: Fast Digital Twins for LAA Thrombosis Risk in Atrial Fibrillation

PhD project description. Atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly increases the risk of stroke, yet current risk scores such as CHA₂DS₂ VASc rely solely on comorbidities and demographics, and ignore patient specific LAA anatomy and haemodynamics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G.M.B Bosi
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multiscale Imaging and Mechanics of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive, age-related musculoskeletal disease and a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide, affecting approximately 7% of the global population. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Lee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design and Development of Next-Generation Vascular Stents

  Research Group: Advanced Manufacturing Research Group
A PhD position is available for a highly motivated candidate to contribute to the development of an innovative class of vascular stents with improved clinical performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Essa, Dr A Abdelwahab
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Self-Funded PhD Opportunity in Sport Performance (Ref: SSEHS26-SF-001)

Join the world’s leading institution for sport-related research and innovation by pursuing a PhD in Sport Performance at Loughborough University. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr LT Taylor
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How did species originate, evolve and go extinct across the vertebrate tree of life?

Project Overview. The tree of life underpins our understanding of all aspects of biodiversity past, present and future. Not only does it describe how species are related to each other, but it also documents the evolutionary history of life on Earth. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Sakamoto
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Intelligent Proprioceptive Anthropomorphic Robotic Hands

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Robotic hands and grippers are pivotal in robotic handling or interactions with objects, and similarly, a robot can intelligently manipulate an object. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Robust Model-based Predictive Control for Hybrid Robotic Arms

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
In contrast to conventional robots, hybrid (soft-rigid) robots offer enhanced interaction safety alongside sensorised, repeatable performance. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Dexterous Manipulation for Hybrid Robots Using Reinforcement Learning

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Hybrid Robotic manipulators combine soft and rigid components that allow them to be safer and more reliable than their rigid counterparts during their interactions with the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Autonomous Sensor Design and Verification

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Sensing is essential for machines to interact intelligently and safely with the external environment, much like humans do[1, 2]. Human tactile sensing, for instance, allows us to handle a variety of objects, from delicate berries to heavy payloads – by adapting our touch and pressure accordingly. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr BJ Jamil, Prof A M Tyrrell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Invasive Lung Ventilation empowered by Soft Robotic Implantable Actuators [ILV-robot]

  Research Group: Healthcare Engineering
Lung diaphragm is an integral part of respiratory system, which plays a pivotal role in the initiating and maintaining breathing cycle. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Chauhan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engineering plant cell walls and cell-to-cell communication

We are facing global concerns on food security, climate change and sustainability that require innovations to improve crop environmental resilience. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Benitez-Alfonso
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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