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We have 349 literature PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Developing solution for robot in an uncertain environment

The School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (SCEBE), at Edinburgh Napier University is proud to be contributing to the robotic and automation research and knowledge transfer over the years. With the new investment on several robotic systems, the research team here is ready and looking forward to the next chapter of research adventure. . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Goh, Dr S Smith, Prof E Hart
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Design and Analysis of Neural Network-based controllers for unknown systems

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 S Smith
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Reconfigurable Surfaces for High-Efficiency RF Energy Harvesting

Background and Motivation. The increasing demand for sustainable and maintenance-free wireless technologies has accelerated interest in radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting, which converts electromagnetic waves into usable electrical power. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr NOP Ojaroudi Parchin, Prof C H See
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Intelligent Metamaterials/Metasurfaces for 5G/6G Wireless Networks

Background and Motivation. Within the framework of 5G/6G infrastructure, advancements in network architectures and service integration are enabling emerging technologies such as Intelligent Metamaterials and Metasurface antenna systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr NOP Ojaroudi Parchin, Prof C H See
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Trustworthy Collaboration in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)

Organizations benefit from sharing cyber threat intelligence (CTI), yet direct sharing of raw data, rules, or logs can reveal sensitive business information and undermine security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Moradpoor, Dr SUJ Ullah Jan
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Verifiable, Privacy‑Preserving Decision Accountability for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV)

As Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) deployments grow, society needs trustworthy, auditable vehicle decisions and coordination, especially at intersections, merging/convoying, and emergency manoeuvres, without exposing sensitive data (routes, identities, internal logic). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Moradpoor, Dr BG Ghaleb
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Secure Software Development and AI Security Methods, Tooling, and Assurance

The Blockchain Identity Lab (BIL) supports world-leading research in cryptography, distributed ledgers, privacy-preserving technologies, and sovereign identity such as decentralised identifiers and verifiable credentials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr PP Papadopoulos, Prof B Buchanan
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Federated Unlearning for Neuro-Symbolic Autonomous Driving

Federated learning (FL) enables vehicles to collaborate on model training without sharing raw data, while neuro-symbolic AI combines perception from neural networks with rule-based reasoning for compliance and explainability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Z Tan, Dr KB Babaagba
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Mitigating LLM-Generated Disinformation via Machine Unlearning: Toward Safer Generative AI

False and harmful narratives propagated by large language models threaten the integrity of information in elections, public health, and crisis response. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Z Tan, Dr YY Yu
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Multi-modal machine learning for cybersecurity in the Internet-of-Things (IoT)

With the time, the intruders are becoming more intelligent with higher ability of attacking networks without being identified. Multi-modal machine learning-based intelligent intrusion detection systems must be designed to identify stealthy and adversarial cyber attacks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SUJ Ullah Jan
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Deep machine learning for zero-day adversarial intrusion detection in Internet-of-Things and Cyber-Physical Systems

The increasing demand of secure and reliable communication has never been higher due to elevated number of applications in the present-day world such as the Internet of Things (IoT). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SUJ Ullah Jan
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Performance of reconfigurable intelligent surface-assisted 6G wireless communications

Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) are smart devices that can manipulate electromagnetic wave propagation to optimize performance of future 6G wireless networks. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof P Karadimas, Dr FVS Vedreno Santos,
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Trusted Evidence Gathering and Timeline For Law Enforcement

A current weakness in many evidence gathering infrastructures is the handling of digital evidence bags, and how they are handled through criminal investigations and for insurance purposes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Leimich
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Preparation of nanocomposite-based electrodes and development of flexible energy storage device for wearable applications

Flexible and conformable energy sources with high energy storage capabilities and fast charge/discharge rates are needed for applications such as wearables, robots, and electric vehicles. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LM Manjakkal, Dr K Goh
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Smart-Textile-Based Sensors for Epidermal Electronics

Wearable electronic devices have sparked tremendous attention in recent years, owing to their wide range of possible applications, which include artificial organs, electronic skin, and healthcare monitoring, as well as soft robotics with arbitrary surface forms. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LM Manjakkal, Dr K Goh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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