soft PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 99 soft PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Machine Learning Model for Soft Robotic Gripper

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Soft robotics are considered as a part of Robotics 2.0 which is related to the real-world environment with low predictability, low programmability, creativity, adaptation, and soft interaction. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Naz

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

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Advancements in Finite Element Modeling of Soft Robotics for Biomedical Applications

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

This research project presents an intriguing opportunity for individuals intrigued by the intersection of finite element modeling and soft robotics, particularly within the realm of biomedical applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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

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Development of an Optical Shape Sensing Method Using Optoelectronic Sensors for Soft Flexible Robotic Manipulators in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Brunel University London Aerospace Engineering

About the programme. Over the last two decades, many soft continuum manipulators have been developed by many academic institutions and industries for MIS (minimally invasive surgery), endoscopy, and colonoscopy because they can easily access the small or narrow opening in the body during a medical operation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Noh

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

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PhD Studentship in Soft Robotics

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of soft robotics, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department, and it is open to both home and overseas students. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Franco

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

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PhD in Soft Robotics

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Soft robots are a relatively new form of robotic system that has seen a significant increase in interest in recent years. Unlike a traditional robot, soft robots do not consist of hard, heavy, and rigid material and instead are formed from lightweight flexible materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Davis

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

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Physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms of adaptation of soft fruit to low light – towards indoor cultivation of soft fruits

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

About the project. We have an exciting opportunity for a PhD student to explore the role of natural variation within soft fruit germplasm for the optimization of traits for total controlled environment agriculture (TCEA). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hancock, Dr G Toledo-Ortiz, Prof J Jones

28 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Towards developing novel actuation method of soft robotic devices towards medical applications

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

Beating-heart procedures represent a less invasive alternative to standard open-heart surgery with fewer perioperative complications, and shorter recovery time. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Chauhan

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Studentship (3 years): Navigating Geopolitical Challenges: Soft Power and Educational Exchanges in UK-Taiwan Relations

Aston University College of Business and Social Sciences

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship, supported by the College of Business and Social Sciences to be undertaken within the Department of Politics, History and International Relations at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Wunderlich

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Aiding Aging Gracefully: Soft Robotics for Wearable Assistive Technologies

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project addresses an impending global challenge. the aging population, projected to reach 2.1 billion by 2050. As the world's senior and geriatric population grows, there is a pressing need for advanced wearable technology that can assist with daily activities, beyond merely promoting health and preventing disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Zhang

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

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Bubble growth and gaseous release dynamics within viscoelastic soft sediments

University of Leeds Centre for Doctoral Training in Fluid Dynamics

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Fluid Dynamics is now recruiting to this fantastic PhD opportunity in partnership with Sellafield Ltd. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T Hunter, Prof M Fairweather, Prof J Peakall

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Coherent Femtosecond Soft X-ray Microscopy

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Project title: Coherent femtosecond soft X-ray microscopy . Supervisory Team: Dr Bill Brocklesby, Prof Jeremy Frey, Dr Peter Horak. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W Brocklesby

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

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A BCI-controlled soft actuated exoskeleton for tele-neurorehabilitation

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Around 1 in 6 people live in the UK with a neurological condition, and an estimated 600,000 people are diagnosed with a neurological disorder each year [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Manna, Dr Dr Azhar

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

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PhD Project: 3D printing next-generation actuators for soft robots and devices - (ENG 1725)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applications are invited for a PhD project within the Faculty of Engineering, in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing research group (CfAM, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/cfam/index.aspx) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Centre for Additive Manufacture

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

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Development of an Automated System for Manipulating Soft Agricultural Materials

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Industry 4.0 is transforming solutions in various industrial fields. The development and adoption of automated technologies using robotics and applications of Artificial Intelligence enhance the current manual procedures with higher accuracy and better repeatability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Hajiyavand

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

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Non-invasive Therapy for Soft Tissue Reconstruction: Applications in Cosmetics and Wound Healing

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Soft tissue reconstruction is emerging as an important strategy to repair and replace diseased or damaged tissue that has been compromised due to tumour removal, injury, trauma, ageing, etc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Wooi Ng, Dr O Almusaimi

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

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We have 99 soft PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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