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We have 25 earth observation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
earth observation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 25 earth observation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Assessing the proximity of tipping points in Antarctica using numerical modelling and Earth Observation (ESA25/EE/GES/REESE)
This project will investigate the proximity of tipping points in Antarctica using numerical modelling and Earth Observation. Climate tipping points are critical thresholds that if crossed, can lead to rapid and irreversible changes in the climate system with dramatic consequences for societies worldwide. Read more
Advancing Earth Observation with Artificial Intelligence
Research Group:
Bradford-Renduchintala Centre for Space AI
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Earth Observation (EO) offers transformative possibilities for advancing environmental monitoring, resource management, and disaster preparedness. Read more
Data-Centric Solutions for Earth Observation Challenges: Developing Cutting-Edge Techniques for Remote Sensing Analysis [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]
In today's data-driven landscape, the importance of data-centric machine learning methodologies cannot be overstated where they prioritize the quality, diversity, and accessibility of data, recognizing that the performance and reliability of machine learning models heavily depend on the data they are trained on. Read more
Development of Change Transformer—Attentive Deep-Learning Approaches for Abnormal Change Detection
Research Group:
Computing
Deep learning has been playing increasingly important roles in intelligence systems for our daily lives, such as computer vision, autonomous car driving, earth observation, etc. Read more
ExaGEO PhD - GPU-accelerated multiscale modelling for glacier sliding
Start date. 01 October 2025. Introduction to the ExaGEO Programme . Exascale computing offers transformative potential to address global environmental challenges by enabling the analysis of complex Earth system models. Read more
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New Concepts for Synthetic Aperture Radar
The project. Satellite-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is widely used for imaging the earth surface. However, existing SAR satellites are large instruments designed to satisfy multiple earth-observation applications. Read more
Deep Learning Based Machine Vision for Space-Informed Applications
The increasing congestion of Earth's orbit with satellites and debris poses significant challenges in space activities, while sensors from space provide valuable data about the Earth to inform net zero. Read more
Visual Computing and AI technologies for Processing Satellite/Space Images
Research Group:
Visual Computing
This project aims to develop Visual Computing and Artificial Intelligence-Based technologies for the detection of weather patterns over different regions both over Earth and in Space. Read more
Development of multi-modality learning techniques for early chemical anomaly detection
Breathomics has recently become a popular research area, where tiny chemical molecules in the air that people breathe out can be measured and quantified. Read more
Development of a miniaturised Plug-and-Play Plasma Instrumentation for Small Satellites - “PLASMACube”
Supervisory Team. Dr. Taiwo Raphael Tejumola. Project description. Small satellites, particularly CubeSats, play an increasingly vital role in space missions, from Earth observation to deep space exploration, offering diverse stakeholders a broad spectrum of missions and application possibilities. Read more
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Virtual Reality-based Decision Support System For Change Detection in Forest Environment Using Drone-based Digital Twin
Why is this research important?. Forests are vital natural resources for human life and wildlife, as they protect biodiversity, provide multiple pivotal ecosystem services, and help mitigate the impacts of global warming. Read more
Multifunctional microwave and millimetre-wave hardware for new space applications
Increasingly higher frequencies and wider bands are being used for space applications. For example, for high throughput telecommunication satellite systems, this goes from Ku/Ka to Q-band reaching out to W-band. Read more
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Federated EcoVision: Leveraging Aerial Imagery for Decentralized Large-Scale Vegetation Mapping (S3.5-COM-dos Santos)
A plant species inventory is a systematic list or cataloguing of plants within a specific geographic area. These inventories are not only key indicators of climate change but are also essential for natural resource management and shaping public policies. Read more
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Deep learning for Computational Imaging
The project. The Bristol Visual Information Lab (VI-Lab) and the School of Engineering Mathematics are offering an exciting PhD position for a student passionate about machine learning, mathematical image modelling, and computer vision. Read more
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Low-Power AI-Driven Resource Management for Enhancing Satellite Communication Link Reliability
This studentship is offered by the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Net Zero Centre for Doctoral Training (RAINZ CDT) which is a partnership between three of the UKs leading universities (University of Manchester, University of Glasgow and University of Oxford). Read more
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