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signal processing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 191 signal processing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Scalable Coherent Networking with Independent Lasers

Modern optical communication networks increasingly rely on coherent technologies to transmit information securely and efficiently over long distances. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Lucamarini
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Passive Evaluation of the Atmosphere with Signals of Opportunity

Interested in learning about, becoming an expert in, and pushing the boundaries of signal processing and atmospheric sensing?. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Jeunnette, Dr TPFD Dowling, Ms JT Tucker
 21 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Next-Generation AI-Assisted Capacitive Wireless Charging Platform for Dynamic and Universal Electric Mobility (Ref: FS-ES-04-2027-10)

Project Overview. The rapid transition toward decentralized clean energy requires next-generation power electronics capable of seamlessly integrating renewable generation, battery energy storage, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructures into the low-voltage grid. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Salimi, Dr Y Habtay
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Adaptive Human–AI Collaboration for Decision-Making under Uncertainty and Risk: A Digital Twin-Enabled Engineering Framework (Ref: FS-ES-04-2027-8)

Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies are transforming the monitoring, diagnosis and control of complex engineering systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Pedram, Prof R Khandan
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced Sensing and AI-Driven Robotic Learning for Trustworthy Human–Robot Collaboration (Ref: FS-ES-04-2027-7)

How can robots adapt to changing environments and work reliably with people without extensive reprogramming?. This PhD offers an opportunity to explore cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced sensing and robotic learning. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Zhang, Dr S Rana, Prof R Khandan
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-Enabled Antenna and Radar Systems for Non-Invasive Biomedical Abnormality Detection (Ref: FS-ES-04-2027-5)

This PhD project will investigate the development of AI-enabled antenna and radar technologies for non-invasive detection of biomedical abnormalities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Rana, Prof R Khandan
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Sub-THz Sensing for Dynamic Particulate Characterization

Fully Funded PhD Studentship (UK Students Only). Real-Time Sub-THz Electromagnetic Sensing and Machine Learning for Dynamic Particulate Characterization. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Norouzian, Prof M S Gashinova
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Predicting Fluid-Borne Noise from Pipe Systems

Supervisors. Prof Phillip Joseph pfj@isvr.soton.ac.uk. Prof Alec Wilson A.G.Wilson@soton.ac.uk. Project title. Predicting Fluid-Borne Noise from Pipe Systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Joseph
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Transforming BioElectrochemical Sensing Technologies: Getting the Best Out of BEST

Background. Analytical sensing technologies are vital across diverse domains including environmental monitoring, food safety verification, product authentication, and healthcare diagnostics. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Parkin, Prof M A Fascione
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Closed-loop modulation of stage III retinal waves: do spontaneous glutamatergic activity patterns shape receptive fields inside the retina?

The host University for this PhD project is Northumbria. Weeks before birth, the retina—the light-sensitive tissue in our eyes—generates its own spontaneous activity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Hilgen
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Condensed Matter Physics; Advanced materials for next-generation spintronics

From electric motors to advanced data storage devices, ferromagnetic materials have transformed the modern world. Building on this progress today, ‘spintronics’ promise a new paradigm of beyond-CMOS digital technology, whereby information is processed using the spin of an electron, as opposed to its charge. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Johnson
 15 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding the relationship between the acoustic characteristics of barking, dog welfare, and human perception (with Dogs Trust)

Project Summary. Noise is a largely overlooked part of the environments we create for dogs. In kennels, barking can produce extremely high sound levels, yet we know remarkably little about the consequences for dogs’ welfare, staff and neighbouring communities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr ZMP Podwinska, Dr S O'Hara
 11 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Machine Learning for Multi-Messenger Astronomy with Gravitational Waves

Gravitational waves (GWs) are produced by some of the most violent events in the Universe, such as the mergers of black holes and the explosive deaths of massive stars. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Sutton, Dr V Raymond, Prof S Fairhurst
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multimodal learning and sensor fusion for vessel monitoring using vision and underwater acoustics

Supervisors. Dr William Wu, Dr Huanhuan Li and Professor Paul White. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr WW Wu
 15 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Design of electrically coupled carbon fibre structures for mechanical and electrical integrity

The aim of this project is to propose a methodology to design composite components to conduct electrical current without sustaining unacceptable levels of thermally induced damage. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Mohseni, Dr C Jones
 8 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding