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Human-Inspired Cognitive Control for Next-Generation Autonomous Robotic Systems

Are you passionate about robotics, artificial intelligence, and shaping the future of autonomous systems? This PhD opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the development of next-generation robotic technologies inspired by the remarkable adaptability, intelligence, and decision-making capabilities of humans. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Sohani
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Automating the Discovery of Optimal Conditions for Stem Cell Differentiation into Neurons

Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) are defined by their capacity for self-renewal and differentiation, making them an attractive platform for modelling human tissue formation in vitro. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Nikolaev
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Asteroseismology from Surface to Core: Unveiling the inner workings of pulsating stars from diverse observations.

Asteroseismology is the study of pulsational and vibrational physics in stars. The recent explosion of data from ground- and space- based facilities has driven new techniques and understanding of the otherwise impenetrable interiors of stars. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr EB Brunsden
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Generative AI in 6G and beyond networks

  Research Group: Communication Technologies
As the world anticipates the rollout of 6G networks, there's a growing need to explore innovative technologies that can empower these networks to meet the evolving demands of connectivity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Ahmadi, Prof D Grace
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI and machine learning to establish the disease trajectory of People with Parkinson’s

  Research Group: Healthcare Engineering
A self-funded PhD project position is available in the theory and application of biologically-inspired “white box” machine learning algorithms to the assessment… Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Explainable AI for Safety Critical Engineering Systems

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
The University of York is at the forefront of transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI. Our pioneering work is revolutionizing the design of complex systems by harnessing the power of data. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Perin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Large Language models for Maintenance Optimisation

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
The University of York is embarking on transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and operated. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Perin
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PhD in Mathematics - Making a splash: Mathematical modelling of resonant wave sloshing in confined basins

Motivated by marine and industrial applications, this project concerns nonlinear resonant sloshing of confined water waves. Nonlinear resonance is a mechanism by which energy is continuously exchanged between a small number of linear wave modes, a phenomenon common to many dispersive fluid systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MD Durey, Dr KK Kowal
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in Mathematics - Mathematical modelling and fluid mechanics of enhanced blood filtration in artificial kidneys

The aim of this project involves applying techniques across mathematical modelling, analysis, fluid mechanics and/or computation to examine the efficiency of novel methodologies for enhanced and sustainable blood filtration technologies for patients undergoing dialysis treatment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr KK Kowal, Dr MD Durey
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-Driven Structure Prediction for Materials Discovery

The discovery of novel inorganic solid-state materials is essential to advance energy storage, catalysis, semiconductors, and quantum technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Prof R Savani
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Materials Discovery and Physical Crystallography

This project focuses on discovery of new functional materials for clean energy applications, through experimental synthesis and structure determination using advanced X‑ray and electron diffraction techniques. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr LD Daniels
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Agentic AI for Autonomous Things: Vision-Language-Action Models, Embodied Intelligence and Real-World Decision-Making

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond passive prediction towards systems that can reason, plan, interact and act. This shift is driving rapid progress in agentic AI - i.e., AI systems that can interpret goals, make decisions, use tools, coordinate with humans and operate in changing real-world environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei
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Efficient Neuromorphic Vision and Perception for Long-Term Robotic Autonomy

Autonomous robots are increasingly deployed in industries such as precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and logistics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei
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Power Converters for Renewable Energy Powered Railway Grid

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
This project focuses on the design and control of power electronic converters for connecting renewable energy into railway grid. It aims to evaluate solutions to key technical challenges currently facing the rail industry as it transitions towards power electronic converter–based electrification schemes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Zhao
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Examining the relationship between autism and ADHD

Although considered as separate disorders in major diagnostic manuals where disorders are characterised categorically, the co-morbidity rate between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD is 50-70%. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Overton
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