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We have 59 navigation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Sonars for precise underwater autonomous vehicle (AUV) navigation.

  Research Group: Communication Technologies
There is a great interest in underwater autonomous vehicles (AUVs) and currently many companies develop AUVs for multiple applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Versatile Soft Catheter System for Advanced Endoluminal and Tissue Navigation

This project envisions revolutionizing endoluminal catheterization through the integration of soft robotics, embodied intelligence, and artificial intelligence. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SM Sadati
 30 June 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Vision-based Marker-less Navigation for Total Hip Replacement

Total Hip Replacement (THR) is a common surgical procedure, with nearly 100,000 performed annually in the UK. However, about 20% require revision within 15 years due to complications like implant loosening, dislocation, and fractures caused by suboptimal implant positioning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AP Palit
 1 September 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Magnetometry Based Positioning for Dismounted Soldier Navigation and Situational Awareness

Vacancy Information – PhD Studentship. Studentship Description – Accurate and reliable knowledge of the position of military vehicles, personnel, and other assets maximises the effectiveness of many military applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Paul Groves
 9 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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High-bandwidth quantum sensors for navigation applications

Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their exceptional stability and precision. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YH Lien
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Edge-Cloud Collaborative Motion Planning for Autonomous Navigation with Large Language Models

Project Summary. Join our cutting-edge research to develop efficient edge-cloud collaborative motion planning systems for autonomous navigation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Lakany, Dr I Sandall
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding the Human Spatial Navigation in Complex Urban Environment

This research project is centred on the study of human navigation in urban environments, leveraging the latest advancements in VR, robotics, computer vision, and AI technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S-H Yeo, Dr P.I. Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Machine Learning Methods for Autonomous Robot Navigation, Localisation and Pipe Inspection

The research aims to develop the next generation of autonomous robots that are able to inspect pipe networks. A single robot and a swarm of robots have the task to inspect underground sewer and clean water pipe networks. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Mihaylova
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Aesthetic Display, Navigation and Arrangement of 3D Content

My research focuses on the intersection of graphics, AI and interaction and, importantly, includes the concurrent goal of developing new and accessible graphics methods. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Brooks
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Anticipatory navigation for autonomous robots

Simultaneous Location And Mapping (SLAM) is a strategy that allows autonomous mobile robots to navigate their environment. Sensors on board the robot detect objects and obstacles and the sensor data is used to construct a representation of the robot's physical surroundings. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BD Davison
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Information Fusion Navigation Algorithm based on Lidar-Vision Integration

At present, indoor unmanned vehicles are becoming more and more popular, but there are still many problems in their navigation and positioning algorithms, especially blind spots, edge-to-edge sweeping and spinning problems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Fan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Enhancing Drone Performance in Confined Spaces Using Pressure Sensors and Adaptive Control Algorithms

About the Project. This is a unique 3-year fully funded PhD opportunity to research and develop MEMS-based sensor-driven control systems to enhance drone operations in confined environments, tackling critical challenges in industries such as nuclear facility inspections, logistics, and infrastructure maintenance. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Dobie, Dr D Zhang
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Decentralising Positioning, Navigation and Timing in terrestrial and space networks

This project represents a development in a truly sparse capability within the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Macdonald, Dr R C Clark
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Next-Generation Computer Vision: Multimodal AI for Perception, Autonomy and Scene Understanding

Computer vision has revolutionised the way machines perceive and interact with the world, enabling advancements in autonomy, scene understanding, anomaly detection, and multimodal AI. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Full-duplex underwater acoustic systems

  Research Group: Communication Technologies
Acoustic signal transmission is the only feasible technology for long-range (>10-100m) underwater communication, navigation and sonar systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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