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data science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 783 data science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Attentional processes and differences in psychobiological stress reactivity

This interdisciplinary PhD project explores the attentional mechanisms underlying dysfunctional psychobiological responses to acute psychological stress. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LWW Warren-Westgate, Dr WT Tyne
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Machine Learning-Guided Synthesis of Graphene Aerogels for Supercapacitors

Graphene aerogels are ultra-light and highly porous carbon materials with strong potential for high-power energy storage applications such as electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MF Vasheghani Farahani, Prof I Kinloch
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Enhancing Emergency Response with Indoor Tracking and Localisation

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 Salem Aljareh. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Aljareh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Intelligent Manipulation of Deformed Objects via Visual–Tactile Fusion

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. This project investigates intelligent robotic manipulation for deformable or soft objects by integrating visual and tactile sensing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Trustworthy AI-Driven Digital Twins for Cyber-Resilient Connected and Autonomous Systems

Connected and autonomous systems increasingly rely on software-defined functions, sensor fusion, AI-enabled decision-making, V2X communications and cloud-edge coordination. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Yuan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Computational Prediction of Minimum Ignition Energy for Hydrogen and Mixed Fuel Systems at Elevated Pressures

Hydrogen is central to global decarbonisation plans, with demand projected to grow substantially as industries move away from fossil fuels. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Muppala
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Explainable AI for Safety Critical Engineering Systems

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
The University of York is at the forefront of transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI. Our pioneering work is revolutionizing the design of complex systems by harnessing the power of data. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Perin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Effects of neighborhood species and functional trait diversity on tree growth

Tree growth responses to climate change profoundly affect the carbon budget of forest ecosystems and their climate feedback effects. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof X Wu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Effects of Biodiversity on Tree Growth Resilience to Compound Extreme Climate Events

Both the intensity and frequency of compound extreme climate events (e.g., compound drought-heatwave events) are increasing dramatically along with climate warming. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof X Wu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Building a differentiable AI model of apple tissues

This project aims to develop a fully differentiable, physics-based digital twin of apple tissue that links microstructural, biochemical, and mechanical processes to macroscopic fruit quality outcomes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Hussan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Life Cycle Assessment of Alkaline Waste Treatment Pathways for Sustainable Cementitious Materials

The cement and concrete industry accounts for approximately 7% of global CO₂ emissions, driven by limestone calcination and energy-intensive clinker production. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully discrete computational methods in high dimensions

High-dimensional computations are ubiquitous in science and engineering, often arising from models with numerous parameters. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Kazashi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Electrochemical Optimisation for Waste-to-Value Conversion of Spent Coffee Grounds

Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are produced at scale by cafés, roasters, offices and households, yet are commonly downcycled or go to landfill. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Jones, Dr Ilija Rasovic, Dr K Goode
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Computer-aided development of next generation medicines beyond Lipinski space

Applications are invited for a fully-funded 3.5 year PhD studentship to work in the group of Professor David Palmer at the University of Strathclyde (in… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Palmer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Behavioural Sleep Dysfunction as a Mechanistic Driver of Long COVID Symptom Severity: An Integrative Psychophysiological Investigation (Ref: SSEHS/SF-MFIH26)

Sleep disturbances have emerged as one of the most persistent and debilitating symptoms … Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Faghy, Dr I Hartescu
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only