road PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 58 road PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The influence of variations in sunlight associated with latitude and the annual solar cycle on driving, road traffic accidents and orientation transport infrastructure

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

A wide range of factors and influences impact on a person’s ability and performance when driving a car or other road vehicle. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Shiode, Prof N Walford

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

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Improving road safety in low- and middle- income countries

University of Sheffield Department of Psychology

Ninety percent of the globe’s road traffic fatalities are located in Low- and Middle- Income Countries (LMICs) but the majority of research available to date addresses driver behaviour in high income countries. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Rowe

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

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Biomechanical investigation of minimally assisted vs self and conventional extrication of people form vehicles following road traffic collisions

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Road traffic collisions are a leading cause of death worldwide; indeed, road traffic injuries are the number one cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29 years, and, more than 90% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Murphy

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding and intervening in young driver road safety

University of Sheffield Department of Psychology

Newly-qualified drivers are the most likely drivers on the road to be involved in crashes. This is likely to reflect a combination of insufficient driving skill and deliberately choosing a risky driving style (e.g., speeding, dangerous overtaking). Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Rowe, Dr CB Stride

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

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ADEPT: AI-Based Driving Evaluation and Performance Testing

Sheffield Hallam University Computing and Informatics

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr YJ Javed, Dr AA Al-Tamimi, Dr AJ Jarwar

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Geotechnical assessment of ground settlement and soil-structure interactions based on data analytics and machine learning techniques for sensor-driven smart highways

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

The project aims to develop a geotechnical-based interactive analytical road health monitoring and predictive system for smart highways of the future, via machine learning techniques and data transmission protocols. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof D Ong

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Experimental and Numerical Study of Parameters Affecting the Wake Dynamics of a Simplified Car: Effects of Roughness - Turbulence - Yaw Angle

Cranfield University Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS), Shrivenham Campus

Overview. The PhD student will be testing these hypotheses. There is a strong effect of the vehicle shape on the wake flow and aerodynamic drag. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Depuru Mohan

24 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The use of low-cost materials to improve sustainability of rural roads

University of Birmingham Department of Civil Engineering

Rural roads service most of the world's population and make up a significant portion of the global road network. According to the World Bank, rural roads are estimated to about 80% of the global road network and could be more than that in low-income countries (LICs). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E N Ngezahayo

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

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Virtual Reality and Safety Training: an evolutionary approach to enhancing hazard perception in cycling communities

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Proposed supervisory team. Dr Shabnam Sadeghi Esfahlani. Dr Matthew A. Timmis. Dr Kjell van Paridon. Theme. AI, Robotics and Automation. Impact themes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Sadeghi-Esfahlani

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

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Development of low carbon concrete

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

About 180 million tons of construction and demolition waste (CDW) are generated every year in the European Union, of which only 28% is being reused. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Su

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The effectiveness of School Street Closures: Impact evaluation

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

There are currently no published peer reviewed papers looking specifically at School Streets projects. I published a report collated from grey literature and interviews with local government officers (Davis, 2020) which examined the perception of displacement parking associated with School Streets. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AD Davis, Dr JC Cowie

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

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EPSRC CASE Conversion Studentship with Liebherr Machines Bulle - (ENG 1690)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applications are invited to undertake a PhD programme, in partnership with LMB, to address key challenges in supporting the adoption of decarbonised fuels for off-road heavy duty (HD) applications, mining trucks and the maritime sector. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A La Rocca

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

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AI to the rescue of climate change, modelling air quality for cleaner urban planning

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Computing and Information Science

Research Group: Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group

Research Group. Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Lakshmi Babu Saheer. Dr Javad Zarrin. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Babu Saheer, Dr J Zarrin

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

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Human Interaction with Low-Speed Autonomous Vehicles

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The University of York is embarking on ground-breaking research that focuses on data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and optimized through data. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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

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Real-Time Brain Injury Prediction and Protection Framework for Intelligent Vehicles

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The advancement of intelligent vehicles (IVs) has significantly improved their collision avoidance capabilities under normal driving conditions, yet the complete prevention of accidents remains elusive. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Yu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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