operating system PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 75 operating system PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Securing Distributed Robotic Architectures: An Exploration into ROS Vulnerabilities and Beyond [Self Funded Students Only]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

The rapid increase of adoption of robotics across a plethora of industries calls for rigorous scrutiny into the cybersecurity of these systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Anthi, Dr J Hernandez Vega, Dr G Theodorakopoulos

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

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Introspection of Virtualised Services using AI

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

There has been a huge growth in the use of virtualised technologies for computing. This includes fully virtualised servers in the cloud, as well as more lightweight solutions such as containers or docker. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Russell, Assoc Prof RM McFarlane

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

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Dynamic modelling and model based control of Compliant Hybrid Robots

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Recent trends and the evolution of robots suggest a greater integration of automated robots into everyday life. These robots are expected to serve various roles, including service robots, healthcare assistants, inspection robots, and more. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

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

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SLAM-Based UAV Inspection and Docking via ROS

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

UAV inspection has become a trend in application ranging from search-and-rescue to maintenance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Theodoridis

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

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Integrated soil microbiomes for sustainable agriculture – looking beyond bacteria with computational biology

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

Background. This project provides an exciting opportunity to use computational biology to explore the diversity and interactions within agricultural soil microbiomes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Jones, Dr H Kettle, Dr N Holden

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of an Optical Shape Sensing Method Using Optoelectronic Sensors for Soft Flexible Robotic Manipulators in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Brunel University London Aerospace Engineering

About the programme. Over the last two decades, many soft continuum manipulators have been developed by many academic institutions and industries for MIS (minimally invasive surgery), endoscopy, and colonoscopy because they can easily access the small or narrow opening in the body during a medical operation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Noh

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

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Gate Rudder Integrated Wind Assisted Propulsion (GRASP)

University of Strathclyde Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

Shipping is a vital component of the global economy, but it is also a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B A Aktas

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

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PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Modelling Flexible Nuclear Power Plant Integration in Future Low Carbon Energy Systems

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

The increasing penetration of intermittent renewable power within the UK energy network will require additional flexibility from conventional sources of generation, such as nuclear power plants. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DF Flynn, Dr YL Lu

15 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The fingerprint of environmental change in the fluvial-aeolian sedimentary record

University of Leeds School of Earth & Environment

Full details, including eligibility and application procedure are here. https://panorama-dtp.ac.uk/research/the-fingerprint-of-environmental-change-in-the-fluvial-aeolian-sedimentary-record/. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Mountney, Dr A McArthur, Dr G Cosgrove, Dr N Yan, Dr V Manville, Dr L Colombera

Open Day(s) 5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Cyber Digital Twin for Clean Water Treatment Systems

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

Most organisations/companies use bug bounty hunting programs to identify and then fix security vulnerabilities in their systems. Bounty hunters, in return for a reward, address cybersecurity flaws faced by organisations/companies before criminals/state-sponsored hackers exploit them. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Moradpoor, Prof BC Canberk, Dr K Goh, Dr BD Davison

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

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Robotic systems for Smart Manufacturing

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

Fourth industrial revolution technologies have enabled the distribution of intelligence over many devices including various forms of programmable controllers and smart sensors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Goh, Dr N Moradpoor, Dr BD Davison

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

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A 6G-based Intelligent Cybersecurity Solution for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

University of Reading Department of Computer Science

Autonomous Vehicle (AV) is one of the most promising technologies in the 21st century. Autonomous driving eliminates human errors in driving, and autonomous driving is anticipated as a key technology to eliminate accidents and improve driving conditions that will eventually improve environmental sustainability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Pooranian

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

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Control and operation of advanced modular chemical looping process

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

The deployment of next-generation chemical processes requires the implementation of new equipment and materials that will enhance the performance in terms of economics and environmental performance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Spallina

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

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University of Bath URSA Projects: Cyber-Physical Wind Tunnel Test Methods for Next-Generation Flow Control

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Bull, Prof A Plummer

21 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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A PhD Studentship in Control Design of Battery Energy Storage Systems under Uncertainties

Imperial College London Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship, to be undertaken at Imperial College London (Control and Power Group, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering). Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Kerrigan

30 March 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 75 operating system PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 75 operating system PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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