electronic and electrical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 180 electronic and electrical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Building Baymax - Flexible Robot Skin: Smart sensors and algorithms

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

In this project, we aim to develop the next generation of household robots (not vacuum cleaners but multi-task robotic manipulators) that are safe to interact with, even for children and the elderly. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr J Zhu

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

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Synchrotron X-ray Studies of Energy Materials

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The principal focus of this PhD project is to apply advanced X-ray methodologies to the study of materials relevant to energy technologies, in particular on materials with electrochemical applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Lucas, Dr Y Grunder

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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RNP-1 - Ray-tracing simulation environment for RHS-based integrated communication and sensing networks

Ranplan Wireless Central

Ranplan Group AB (RNP), is seeking to appoint a high-calibre doctoral candidate to join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network ‘joInt wireless commuNicaTion and sEnsinG by hologRaphic surfAce TranscEivers’ (INTEGRATE). Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Zhang

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

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Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Investigating the Barriers to Achieving Projected Energy Savings in Railway Systems

University of Birmingham School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

A plethora of energy saving devices and technology have been proposed for railway systems to help save energy. These systems employ technology to either to use an alternative fuel, or to harness existing energy, or to store excess energy in batteries, or to use another chemical gradient. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K V Venkateswaran

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

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Planning for the Extremes: Wildfire Resilience of Power System Infrastructure

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Due to the longevity of infrastructure investments, it is critical that energy infrastructure be located and designed with future climate in mind. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Donaldson, Dr N Kettridge

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

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Development of advanced measurement methods for high performance emerging photovoltaics

University of Surrey School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

Emerging photovoltaic devices (organic, perovskites) have demonstrated significant potential in recent years due to the high efficiencies achieved and their scalability potential. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Silva, Dr G Koutsourakis

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Lead-free materials for electrostatic energy storage

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This multidisciplinary project spans materials science, chemistry and physics to develop lead-free environmental friendly materials for enhanced electrostatic energy storage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Lu, Prof A J Bell

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Innovating IoT Security Through Quantum Metamaterials and Artificial Intelligence

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

The literature indicates significant advancements in securing IoT networks, especially against quantum computing threats. Bagchi 2023 proposes a post-quantum lattice-based secure framework called LAS-AIBIoT for ambient intelligence-assisted blockchain-based IoT applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LL La Spada, Prof B Buchanan

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

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Physical layer security for connected autonomous vehicles

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

Secure data exchange between communicating vehicles is one of the greatest technical challenges pending to be addressed prior to mass production of fully autonomous vehicles. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof P Karadimas

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

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Hybrid OFDM transmission system for connected autonomous vehicles

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

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is a technique that exploits orthogonal carriers to transmit information and enhance received signal diversity and consequently increase received signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof P Karadimas

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

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Compact MIMO antennas for 6G mobile devices

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

Antennas are the corner stone of wireless communications as they are responsible for transmitting and receiving the electromagnetic wave that carries the information message. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof P Karadimas

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

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Multiple PhD project topics available around Trustworthy AI-enabled multimodal assistive hearing and conversational technologies

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

Flexible PhD project topics are available as part of the prestigious UK EPSRC funded Programme Grant. COG-MHEAR, led by Programme Director, Professor Amir Hussain. Read more

Supervisors: Prof AH Hussain, Mr MG Gogate

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

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Developing a coordinated control for hybrid ac/dc microgrids with renewable sources-battery storage under dynamic generation and load conditions

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

Due to the ongoing high penetration of renewable energy sources into the grid, the energy landscape is going through a major transformation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Ahmad, Dr F Kahwash

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

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PhD Studentship in Electromagnetic Compatibility for 25kV Rail Systems, funded by Network Rail - (ENG 1864)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Electrical System Study and Modelling Based on 25kV Railway AC Electrical System Measurement Data for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Greedy, Dr P Evans

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

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Audio/acoustics Machine Learning

University of Surrey Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

One fully-funded PhD studentship including fees and stipend is available for an outstanding candidate to join the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP), part of the University of Surrey’s Institute for People-centred Artificial Intelligence (PAI), in partnership with Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Jackson

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 180 electronic and electrical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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