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We have 1,186 system PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Low-Cost Non-Invasive Cerebral Blood Flow Sensing using Speckle Contrast for Stroke Assessment

Project Summary. This PhD project aims to design, develop, and optimize a low-cost, non-invasive cerebral blood flow (CBF) sensing system based on diffuse speckle contrast [Wang et al., NeuroImage 298, 120793, 2024] for the assessment of stroke. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Li
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Analysing a Sustainable Business Model for a Circular Economy Environment applying the System Dynamics Modelling Technique

This project involves developing a methodology for analysing and modelling more sustainable business models for organisations (offering both products and services) and which are seeking to take advantage of a dynamic circular economy environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JE Munive Hernandez
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Automatic inspection of cement pavement health condition using GPR

The health and structural integrity of cement pavements are critical to ensuring road safety, longevity, and cost-effective maintenance. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Zou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) analysis of an economic system that partially or fully complies with Islamic principles

The prohibition of interest in Islamic economics presents an alternative economic paradigm to secular interest-based systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Baldwin, Dr C Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of VR-based Real-time Feedback System for Net-Zero Manufacturing Operations

The Engineering and Mathematics Group within the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment is inviting applications for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in developing a VR-based real-time feedback system for net-zero manufacturing operations. . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Vasantha, Dr AM Marzano
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Holistic approach to modelling and simulation of whole electrical system

Due to the evident climate change and environmental pressures the future power/energy systems will have to operate, sooner rather than later, in a net-zero environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Milanovic, Dr P Papadopoulos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Quantum computing for large-scale stochastic optimisation in energy system planning

This project is part of the EPSRC Center for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk/). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HZ Zhang
 31 August 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Sustainable Integration of Low-Carbon Production and Consumption within the Food System

As the world transitions to low carbon systems across all sectors, dramatic changes will be required across our society to reach our net zero targets. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing effective strategies to implement Industry 4.0 technologies to support Net Zero initiative

In order to address the problem of climate change, several governments (including the UK) and organisations are committing policies and resources to urgently achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the medium term. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JE Munive Hernandez
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decarbonising the UK energy system within Planetary Boundaries

Vacancy information. The Department of Chemical Engineering at University College London (UCL) is one of the top research and teaching departments in the UK with a world-class standing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AP Paulillo
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Innovative direct air capture and utilisation system for the production of renewable fuel

Direct air capture (DAC), which involves atmospheric CO. 2. removal, must be implemented alongside other decarbonisation technologies to achieve global climate change mitigation objectives. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr EO Oko
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Heat integration to provide whole system flexibility

This PhD project aims to design heat integration strategies within multi-vector energy systems to enhance overall system flexibility and efficiency. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Friedrich, Dr A Lyden
 31 December 2025  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing Sustainable Decarbonised Polygeneration System Concept for the Production of Hydrogen, Chemicals and Energy

Supervisor. Kok Siew Ng.  Background. Polygeneration system is a highly integrated, flexible and robust system design concept that is capable of generating a spectrum of products such as chemicals, fuels, hydrogen, heat and power. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Ng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Intelligent Hybrid Black-Box Steganography: An AI-Enhanced Approach for Secure Data Embedding

The need for robust information security has never been more urgent, given the proliferation of digital data and sophisticated cyber-attacks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Omego
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Control Methods for Flexible Structures

The need for precise control of flexible structures is more critical than ever. Whether it’s reducing the weight of next-generation aircraft, ensuring the stability of towering skyscrapers, or improving the energy efficiency of mechanical systems, advanced control methods are at the heart of these challenges. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Selivanov
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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