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Seeing More with Less: Quantifying Information Loss in Glacier Monitoring and Developing Low-Carbon Observation Networks

This PhD is part of the Net Zero Polar Science DTP, which aims to make polar science possible in a net zero world. For further details visit https://nzps-dtp.ac.uk/. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Quincey, Dr L Taylor, Prof M Shahgedanova
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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CFD of Particle-Based Long-Duration Energy Storage Systems

  Research Group: Thermofluds.
This PhD focuses on the dynamic operation and intelligent control of particle-based long-duration energy storage systems under highly variable renewable energy input. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Y Mahmoudi Larimi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Come rain or snow in a changing climate: predicting future rainfall over Antarctic sea ice using computationally-efficient machine learning

This PhD is part of the Net Zero Polar Science DTP, which aims to make polar science possible in a net zero world. For further details visit https://nzps-dtp.ac.uk/. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Maycock, Dr A Borowiak, Dr A Orr, Dr S Sharma
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Low-Carbon Earth Observation of Arctic Permafrost Thaw and Tundra Fires: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Big Data Processing

This PhD is part of the Net Zero Polar Science DTP, which aims to make polar science possible in a net zero world. For further details visit https://nzps-dtp.ac.uk/. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Elliott, Dr KM Miles, Dr S Ebmeier
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO: Engineering musculoskeletal macrotissues in vitro

Musculoskeletal injuries and diseases represent a significant global health burden, affecting millions of individuals across their lifetime. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Paxton, Ms LS Stephen, Dr SM Maclean
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Designing atmospheric measurement strategies for optimal gains in climate model reliability

This PhD is part of the Net Zero Polar Science DTP, which aims to make polar science possible in a net zero world. For further details visit https://nzps-dtp.ac.uk/. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Carslaw, Dr F Van Den Heuvel, Dr M El Krari
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Imaging thaw: low-carbon automated geoelectric monitoring of climate warming impacts on permafrost

This PhD is part of the Net Zero Polar Science DTP, which aims to make polar science possible in a net zero world. For further details visit https://nzps-dtp.ac.uk/. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Booth, Dr S de Ridder, Dr M Sandalls, Dr MC Cimpoiasu
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Low-carbon monitoring of Southern Ocean temperature variations using earthquake-generated seismic waves

This PhD is part of the Net Zero Polar Science DTP, which aims to make polar science possible in a net zero world. For further details visit https://nzps-dtp.ac.uk/. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Craig, Dr A Nowacki, Dr A Brisbourne, Dr K. G. Gunn, Dr A Brearley
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Active Colloidal-Quantum-Dot Light Emitting Devices: QD Laser and QD LEDs

Realization of electrically pumped lighting and lasing with colloidal quantum dots will have a revolutionary impact on many disciplines including display, photonics, optical communication, chemical sensing, and medical diagnostics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof P M Smowton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced numerical methods for solving the forward problem in E/MEG

Electroencephalography (EEG) is a technique that measures the electric potential originating from the brain using electrodes located on the scalp. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Beltrachini, Prof K Murphy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Astrophysical interpretation of gravitational waves with space-based observatories.

Gravitational-wave astronomy was pioneered in September 2015 with the first direct observation of gravitational waves by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Raymond, Dr P Clark
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Characterisation of tissue microstructure from non-invasive MRI using Machine Learning

The characterisation of biological tissue microstructure in vivo and non-invasively is of outmost interest in science. If successful, it could reveal unique insights into biological processes, including aging and cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Beltrachini, Prof K Murphy
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Developing Large Arrays of Superconducting Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors for Future Astronomy Instrumentation

The Cardiff Astronomy Instrumentation Group (AIG) is one of the world leaders in Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detector (MKID) development. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Doyle, Dr P Barry
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exciton dynamics in diamond and two-dimensional metal dichalcogenide enabled van der Waals heterostructures

Two-dimensional (2D) materials offer a platform that allows the creation of heterostructures with a variety of properties. One- atom-thick crystals now comprise a large family of these materials, collectively covering a comprehensive range of features and numerous intrigue scientific challenges. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof O Williams
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Flexible textile-based self-powered energy harvesting and storage system for smart wearable electronics

Smart wearable electronics that are fabricated on fabrics or textile substrates are of importance for next-generation portable electronic device systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof O Williams
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only