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Projects in mathematical systems and control theory

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Mathematical systems and control theory “represents an attempt to codify, in mathematical terms, the principles and techniques used in the analysis and design of control systems” [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CG Guiver, Dr YZ Zhou

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

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Achieving Robust Quantum Control through Deep Reinforcement Learning [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

The success of quantum computing, simulation, and sensing applications hinges on achieving robust control over quantum systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Langbein, Dr K Sidorov, Dr Y Li

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

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Achieving Robust Quantum Control through Deep Reinforcement Learning

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

The success of quantum computing, simulation, and sensing applications hinges on achieving robust control over quantum systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Langbein, Dr K Sidorov, Dr Y Li

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

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Model of Energy Demand and Carbon Reduction for Control of Energy Storage

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W Holderbaum

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

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Control of renewable energy / mechatronic / robotic systems

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

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

Supervisors: Dr S S Aphale, Dr V Vaziri

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

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Motion Planning in Autonomous Robots

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W Holderbaum

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

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Modelling and adaptive robust control of an unmanned electric Underactuated bicycle

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

In response to the imperative to achieve net-zero emissions and effectively combat environmental concerns, there is a growing consensus on the need to prioritize ebicycles over conventional automobiles. Read more

Supervisors: Prof H Yu, Dr YZ Zhou, Dr K Goh

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

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Advanced control of inverter-based resources to realize stable smart grids

Manchester Metropolitan University Faculty of Science and Engineering

Summary. The smart grid concept is paving the way towards efficient, reliable, and sustainable power systems. Inverter-based resources are among the most crucial components of the smart grid, interfacing renewable energy sources, storage devices, and electronic loads. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Paspatis

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

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Control of Nonlinear Engineering Systems

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

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

Supervisors: Dr V Vaziri, Dr S S Aphale

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

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Novel stochastic control method for a class of complex networks

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Complex systems, which contain large ensembles of elements interacting with each other and are affected by noises and uncertainties, have become one of the major research fields due to their presence in the real life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr YZ Zhou, Dr K Goh

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

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Dynamic modelling and model based control of Compliant Hybrid Robots

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Recent trends and the evolution of robots suggest a greater integration of automated robots into everyday life. These robots are expected to serve various roles, including service robots, healthcare assistants, inspection robots, and more. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

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

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Robust control of distributed parameter systems

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

A distributed-parameter system is a dynamical system with an infinite-dimensional state space. Such systems are usually described by partial differential equations (PDEs). Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Selivanov

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

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Control Theory for Security-Sensitive and Safety-Critical Networked Feedback System

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

In a world rapidly adopting intelligent systems, ensuring the safety of critical control systems has become paramount. From self-driving cars, surgical robots to high-precision temperature control of warehouses, any breach of safety constraints in these systems may lead to catastrophic consequences. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LS Su

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Computational efficiency and simplicity in predictive control for linear and non-linear systems

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Predictive control (MPC) is by now a well-established methodology whereby one bases the design of the control law on the optimisation of system predictions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JA Rossiter

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

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Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Vehicles and Robots [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Visual Computing

Model predictive control (MPC) is a family of modern control methods that have demonstrated impressive performance in a variety of scenarios, including in robotics and autonomous vehicle control. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Sidorov, Dr O Karakus

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

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control PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 804 control PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Projects in mathematical systems and control theory

Achieving Robust Quantum Control through Deep Reinforcement Learning [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Achieving Robust Quantum Control through Deep Reinforcement Learning

Model of Energy Demand and Carbon Reduction for Control of Energy Storage

Control of renewable energy / mechatronic / robotic systems

Motion Planning in Autonomous Robots

Modelling and adaptive robust control of an unmanned electric Underactuated bicycle

Advanced control of inverter-based resources to realize stable smart grids

Control of Nonlinear Engineering Systems

Novel stochastic control method for a class of complex networks

Dynamic modelling and model based control of Compliant Hybrid Robots

Robust control of distributed parameter systems

Control Theory for Security-Sensitive and Safety-Critical Networked Feedback System

Computational efficiency and simplicity in predictive control for linear and non-linear systems

Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Vehicles and Robots [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

We have 804 control PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

control PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 804 control PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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