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medical device PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 40 medical device PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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VAPShield: Development of next-generation endotracheal tube materials for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Critically ill patients often depend on life-saving devices such as breathing tubes, called endotracheal. tubes (ETTs), to help them breathe when they cannot do so on their own. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Sustainable materials and manufacturing

Polyurethane (PU) foams are vital components in the manufacturing of respiratory assist biomedical devices. Their tuneable mechanical properties, biocompatibility and versatility make them ideal materials to filter debris, smoke, biohazards and dust from gases before they are inhaled by the patient. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Troisi, Prof G Fern
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Deep learning for cardiac medical image analysis

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an exciting interdisciplinary project focused on artificial intelligence and deep learning for cardiac medical image analysis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Zhao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Developing cold plasma sterilisation system for lumened medical devises and complex space instruments

Supervisory Team. Prof Minkwan Kim and Prof Andrea Cammarano. This project tackles the critical challenge of sterilising narrow channels in medical and space instruments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M K Kim
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Predictive biomechanics for aortic dissection prevention

Aortic dissection is a medical emergency caused by a tear in the aortic wall, with a staggering 50% mortality rate within 30 days for those who survive long enough to reach a hospital. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Suresh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Quantum-Enabled Memristors for Neural Interface Engineering

Supervisors. Prof. Liudi Jiang ldjiang@soton.ac.uk. Dr. Ruomeng Huang R.Huang@soton.ac.uk. This project, within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk), carries a UKRI TechExpert enhanced annual stipend around £31k for UK students. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L. Jiang
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of a wearable electro-impedance tomography system for early breast cancer screening

Imagine a future where a simple piece of clothing could help save lives. This PhD project aims to develop a revolutionary smart bra that uses gentle, safe electrical signals to detect breast cancer earlier than ever before. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MH Hesam, Dr TY Yeung
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Decoding gastric electrical activity non-invasively

This project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of new computational tools for the personalised, non-invasive assessment of stomach function. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RA Avci
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing Novel Optical Methods for Measuring Cerebral Blood Flow

Cerebral blood flow is a critical indicator of brain health. Sufficient blood flow supports essential brain functions, maintains proper metabolism, and enables adaptive responses to external stimuli. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Mesquita
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Oxide film devices for AI processing of temporal signals (Ref: PH/PB-SF1/2026)

It is possible to run machine learning algorithms to classify, reconstruct and predict future time-dependent input signals from sensors in application areas such as language processing, environmental, engineering, or medical monitoring. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Borisov
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Intelligent Multi-scale Magnetic Robots for Endoluminal Surgical Applications

  Research Group: School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
This PhD position is part of the IMMERSE project (Intelligent Magnetic Multi-scale Robotics for Endoluminal Surgical Excellence), an ambitious research programme aiming to develop the next generation of medical robots for minimally invasive surgery. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Valdastri, Dr J H Chandler
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Smart Implantable and Biomaterial Systems for Targeted Therapy

PhD projects aim to develop advanced biomaterial-based and implantable drug delivery systems that address key clinical needs in oncology, urology, and chronic pain management. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Andrews, Dr S Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Transparent and Adaptive Large Language Model Based  Systems for Personalised Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly being explored in healthcare for their ability to interpret complex guidelines and generate personalised recommendations. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof A Lawson, Dr S McHale
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Graphene-based silicon photonic photodetectors for mid-infrared wavelengths

Supervisory Team. Dr Milos Nedeljkovic and Professor Callum Littlejohns. This project’s aim is to explore the integration of graphene with Silicon Photonic circuits to create fast and sensitive photodetectors for the mid-infrared (mid-IR) region, a key wavelength range for detecting gases and molecules. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Nedeljkovic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Smart garments for personalised compression therapy

This exciting project, a collaboration between the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), and The Centre for Health, will develop a world-first smart sensing layer that can be integrated into the commercially available dynamic compression suit (Flowpresso). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MH Hesam
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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