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In recent years, space agencies such as NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have conducted extensive planetary surveys, amassing a colossal volume of data from various celestial bodies, including Mars, the Moon, and through radar surveys of Venus and smaller celestial objects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Sidorov, Dr O Karakus

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

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Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Vehicles and Robots [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Visual Computing

Model predictive control (MPC) is a family of modern control methods that have demonstrated impressive performance in a variety of scenarios, including in robotics and autonomous vehicle control. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Sidorov, Dr O Karakus

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

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Data-Centric Solutions for Earth Observation Challenges: Developing Cutting-Edge Techniques for Remote Sensing Analysis [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

In today's data-driven landscape, the importance of data-centric machine learning methodologies cannot be overstated where they prioritize the quality, diversity, and accessibility of data, recognizing that the performance and reliability of machine learning models heavily depend on the data they are trained on. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Karakus, Prof P Rosin

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

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Graph Networks meets Multi-modal Remote Sensing data for Environmental Sustainability [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Graph theory and graph networks play a crucial role in examining multi-modal remote sensing data owing to their capacity to depict intricate connections and interactions within the data. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Karakus, Dr P Corcoran, Prof P Rosin

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Quantum Leap in Medical Diagnosis: Advanced Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy for Metabolite Quantification [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) offers a powerful, non-invasive window into the body's biochemistry. By analyzing the unique spectral signatures of small molecules called metabolites, involved in essential cellular processes, MRS has the potential to revolutionize disease diagnosis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Langbein, Dr O Karakus

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Achieving Robust Quantum Control through Deep Reinforcement Learning [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

The success of quantum computing, simulation, and sensing applications hinges on achieving robust control over quantum systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Langbein, Dr K Sidorov, Dr Y Li

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Early-Stage Cancer Detection with Lightweight and Robust Machine Learning [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

This PhD project addresses the challenge of early-stage cancer detection. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming medical diagnosis, such as cancer detection. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Langbein, Dr J Wu, Dr K Sidorov, Dr A Abdelmoty

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Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in Large Language Models (LLMs) [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

The surge in the adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) across diverse industries has highlighted significant cybersecurity concerns. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Williams, Dr E Anthi, Dr G Theodorakopoulos

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Efficient and scalable consensus algorithms for decentralised cryptocurrencies [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

A decentralised cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin invented by Satoshi Nakamoto, is a digital currency that can be transferred between users in a peer-to-peer manner without a centralised authority such as a Bank. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Corcoran, Prof I Spasic, Prof M Chen

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Privacy risks and countermeasures for IoT devices [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

IoT devices, such as smart plugs and switches, smart lightbulbs, doorbells and door locks, motion sensors, smart watches, operate within a networked home environment in frequent interaction with the user. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Theodorakopoulos, Dr T Spyridopoulos, Dr E Anthi

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The self-perception of adults with orofacial clefting

University of Dundee Dental School

Introduction. Orofacial clefting (OFC) is one of the most common congenital anomalies worldwide and the most common of all facial birth defects. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G McIntyre, Prof P Mossey

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

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Autonomous Reconfiguration, Deployment, and Management of Self-Aware Modular Space Robots

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Modular and dynamically reconfigurable space hardware systems are a high priority for research and development as they can significantly decrease development costs, facilitate multiple payloads, and enable indefinite lifetime extension for space missions. Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M A Post

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Enabling highly energy-efficient computing for battery-free wearable/implantable computers by exploiting analogue and in-memory computing [SELF FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

There has been a sharp rise in the growth of wearable electronics in recent years, reaching over $186 billion globally by 2030 [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr NP Pham, Prof O F Rana

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Molecular Mechanisms of Resolution of Inflammation

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students to join the research group led by Professor Andy Clark (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/clark-andy.aspx), a member of the University of Birmingham’s Rheumatology Research Group (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/inflammation-ageing/research/rheumatology-research-group/index.aspx). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Clark

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Enabling continuous, personalised stress quantification and management with a wearable system [SELF FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Work-related stress and burnout cost the UK economy more than £28 billion, 23 million sick days, and 165,000 bed days for the National Health Service (NHS) per year [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr NP Pham

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