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social computing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 81 social computing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Two is better than one: The effect of multiple robots in human-robot interaction

A large literature has shown that multiple robots in socially assistive roles perform better than a single robot in the same role (Li et al., accepted). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JL Li, Dr ES Sobolewska
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Optimising research efficacy: Research literacy and information practices of novice and expert researchers

Expertise is considered advantageous for effective task completion and is associated with length of experience in a domain (Hambrick et al., 2018). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RS Salzano
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Bridging Physics and Earth Observation: Geospatial foundation models for real-time flood mapping.

Overview of the Project. Flooding is one of the most significant natural hazards in the United Kingdom, with increasing frequency and severity driven by climate change and urban expansion. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MP Peppa, Dr V Glenis, Dr M Herrera
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EngD: Multi-scale analytical modelling of turning processes for digital optimisation of chip geometry for improved recyclability

Machining is a key part of subtractive manufacturing which is used by almost all industries to shape components and remove unwanted material. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Priest, Dr F Freeman
 14 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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What’s the worst that can happen? Stress-testing coupled meteorological–hydrological models for Manchester

This project strengthens urban resilience by improving how we simulate extreme weather and water related hazards. By coupling high‑resolution meteorological and hydrological models, we aim to demonstrate how cities can better prepare for integrated water risks. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Schultz, Dr E Lewis
 9 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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SmartPipe: AI-Enabled Digital Twins and Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing for Multi-Hazard Risk Management of Water Networks

UK water utilities face a dual challenge. aging infrastructure and a regulatory mandate to slash leakage by 17% by 2030. This project, SmartPipe, develops a "digital nervous system" for buried water networks using Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing and AI-enabled Digital Twins. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr X Xu, Prof J Harou
 9 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Spatial Association Modelling for Predicting and Forecasting Hazard Risks

Climate led hazards do not occur randomly in space. They cluster, propagate, and interact across landscapes, communities, and infrastructure networks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Bhattacharjee
 9 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Towards Scalable and Reliable Human Evaluation Frameworks for NLP Systems

  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description . Human evaluation remains a central component of assessing modern natural language processing (NLP) systems, particularly for tasks where correctness, usefulness, or appropriateness cannot be fully captured by automatic metrics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Alva Manchego, Dr N Verdezoto Dias
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Human-AI Collaboration for High-Stakes Text Production

  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description . As Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems (such as Large Language Models) are increasingly used to support high-stakes text production, understanding how humans and AI systems should collaborate becomes critical. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Alva Manchego, Prof S Schockaert
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Designing Benchmarks that Reflect Real-World NLP Use

  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description . NLP benchmarks strongly influence research directions, yet many benchmarks prioritise convenience and leaderboard performance over realism, usability, and societal relevance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Alva Manchego, Dr JC Camacho Collados
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN)

Join the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable, Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training
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UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN)

Join the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable, Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training
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UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN)

Join the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable, Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training
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UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN)

Join the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable, Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training
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Machine learning for affective manipulation in music brain computer interfaces

At the University of Reading, we have created one of the first music brain computer interfaces (BCI). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Nasuto
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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