complex systems PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 315 complex systems PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Adoption of Proprietary Home and Community Automation Technologies in Support of Ageing-In-Place

This PhD study will investigate the adoption of proprietary automation technologies used in the home or in the community by people affected by dementia. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Bowers

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Propagation of RF/microwave signals in plasma

University of Strathclyde Department of Physics

The project will contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Ronald, Dr B Eliasson

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Waste-to-protein recovery through protein separation and purification

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

The plant-sourced and animal-sourced proteins are resource-demand and carbon-intensive. This combined with increasing protein demands highlight the complex challenge on providing protein security. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Guo, Prof C Lorenz

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Designing compliant mechanisms for precision movement and tracking

King’s College London Department of Engineering

The Centre for Robotics Research (CORE) has an exciting PhD opportunity to join its multidisciplinary team. Fast, repeatable and precisely controlled motion is need for many automated industrial processes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr NB Bailey

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Chaos-based cryptography

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M S Baptista

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding Hormone Regulation in Skin Cancer Development and Progression

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Skin cancers, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, pose a significant global health burden. While the role of hormones in skin cancer development and progression remains an underexplored area, recent research has suggested potential links between hormonal regulation and skin cancer outcomes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Yamada, Prof T Prow

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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4-year PhD Studentship: Impact of the microbial biodiversity and micro-ecological processes on the transmission and persistency of diseases in dairy farms: a multidisciplinary, adaptive research approach

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Soil provides the basic structure for the development of the ecosystem where humans and animals live. Soil microbiota, including different pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, are responsible for the health and maintenance of the ecosystem, creating the greatest biodiversity in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Amato

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Mathematical analysis of PDEs arising from modelling biological processes

University of Birmingham School of Mathematics

Biological systems, in contrast to physical systems, exhibit a high level of complexity. Attempting to replicate their dynamics through mathematical models (system of differential equations) turns out to be quite challenging. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M L Rajendran

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Model-based Approach for Prognostics Health Management (PHM) for Fusion Reactors

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The University of York is at the forefront of transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, bringing about a revolution in the design and operation of systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The evolution of large brains and complex cognition across animal taxa

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

The evolution of advanced cognitive abilities in animals has been heavily studied in some vertebrates, notably mammals and birds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CM Mitchell

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Integration of body-worn sensors and 5G/6G in human interfacing with Industry 4.0/5.0 actuator systems and control.

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme Innovation in Digital Manufacturing and Design (IDMD) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr NT Timmons, Dr SS Saleh, Dr DT Tormey

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigation of green bipropellant chemical propulsion systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Charlie Ryan, Dr Ralf Deiterding. Project description. For the past 50 years the dominant rockets used in space have been hydrazine based chemical thrusters. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Ryan

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Water Engineering: Complex Natural River Flow Modelling and Flood Analysis

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Water Engineering and Natural Environment

The study on flooding, and identifying suitable ways to mitigate floods, have become a top priority for Government and the Environmental Agency, due to increasing flood frequency and intensity around the UK. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Pu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Gesture-Agnostic Radar-Based Hand Tracking for VR/AR Systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Shelly Vishwakarma. Project description. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are rapidly becoming integral to our digital experiences, necessitating the need for interfaces that are both non-intrusive and safeguard user privacy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Vishwakarma

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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EPSRC CDT in Bioprocess Engineering Leadership: Complex Biological Products Manufacture

University College London Department of Biochemical Engineering

Biological products and their manufacture are progressing to unparalleled levels of complexity. Examples include engineered biocatalysts, antibody-drug conjugates, multivalent vaccines and cellular therapies. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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We have 315 complex systems PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 315 complex systems PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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