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human-computer interaction PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 41 human-computer interaction PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Fully funded PhD in Human-Computer Interaction

The Human-Computer Interaction Department at MBZUAI is at the forefront of a pivotal new era, merging human-centered design with cutting-edge AI to shape a future where AI augments and amplifies human bodies and minds. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  International PhD Programme
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Real-Time Interaction Quality Evaluation and Adaptive Strategies for Socially Interactive Agents

Socially Interactive Agents, such as digital humans, embodied conversational agents, and virtual avatars, are increasingly used in education, healthcare, entertainment, and service contexts. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Yang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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NIHR ARC South West Funded Doctoral Award: Can Virtual Reality (VR) Embodiment Experiences Be Used as Part of Treatment for Eating Disorders?

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 Supervisors: Dr H Bould, Prof I Penton-Voak, Dr LC Chapman, Prof L Yardley, Prof D Stanton Fraser
 29 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Two is better than one: The effect of multiple robots in human-robot interaction

A large literature has shown that multiple robots in socially assistive roles perform better than a single robot in the same role (Li et al., accepted). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JL Li, Dr ES Sobolewska
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Human-centered security and privacy for autonomous vehicles

Supervisors. Dr Weijia He. How can autonomous vehicles earn and maintain people’s trust? This PhD explores the security, privacy, and human factors challenges of AI-enabled transport, focusing on interactions between drivers, pedestrians, and autonomous vehicles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W He
 30 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Embodied AI for Wellbeing: Exploring the Opportunities for Social Robots

Although therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness programmes are effective, according to study reported by Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, systemic barriers, including resource shortages, delivery variability, and long waiting times, limit accessibility and consistency (Peipert, et al., 2022). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr ES Sobolewska, Dr CS Strathearn
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Creepy Office: Using speculative design methods to explore privacy, security and ethical considerations for connected workplaces

  Research Group: Cybersecurity, Privacy and HCC Research Section
Project Description. Background. Our workplaces are becoming increasingly connected. While this enables remote work and can improve accessibility, it can also introduce potential issues related to workplace surveillance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Stawarz, Dr S Gould, Dr A Ramirez Gomez
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PHD COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

The PhD in Computer Science and Software Engineering develops your understanding of the research process and your ability to analyse and constructively augment a particular research area. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  China PhD Programme
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Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Decision Support in High-Stakes Environments

Supervisory Team. Dr Anna-Stiina Wallinheimo and Prof Ben Waterson. This project explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance decision-making in complex, high-stakes settings while preserving human judgement. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Wallinheimo
 30 September 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Human-Centred AI for Digital Health: Designing Trustworthy AI Tools with Patients, Practitioners and Communities

AI is rapidly entering health and care. Large language models (LLMs) are already being used to draft clinical notes, answer patients’ questions, support helpline counsellors and help people find the right service. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Varghese
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Exploring Novel and Unfamiliar Data Visualisations

Each year, research explores new ways to visualise data. Read more
 Supervisors: Mr G Strain, Prof C Jay, Prof A Stewart, Dr P Warren
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Actor-Controlled Interactive Sound Design in Live Theatre Performance

This PhD project invites researchers with interests in theatre, sound, and interactive technology to explore new possibilities in live performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RS Selfridge, Dr I McGregor
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Human-swarm interaction by communicating intent and understanding multi-robot behaviour

Supervisory team. Dr Mohammad Soorati. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Soorati
 31 May 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Human-Robot Interaction at King’s College London

This 3.5-year fully funded PhD studentship is funded through CO-STAR (CO-designing Socially inTelligent Assistive Robots for Future Healthcare), a Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust/Royal Academy of Engineering Senior Research Fellowship project led by Dr Oya Celiktutan. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Celiktutan
 11 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Supporting Remote Collaboration Through AI-Enhanced AR Glasses

Augmented reality glasses are increasingly being explored as tools for remote collaboration, training, and workplace assistance. In technical work settings, a trainee or worker may need guidance from a more experienced colleague who is not physically present. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Nagy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only