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We have 3,173 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Mechanochemical Preparation of Multi-Component Pharmaceutical Materials via Reactive Extrusion Technology

Various strategies have been widely investigated as enabling technologies to enhance drug compounds that face challenges in terms of delivering the intended clinical efficacy, processibility across a range of production methods, and stability during manufacturing, storage and drug delivery. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Li, Prof G Andrews
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Smart Implantable and Biomaterial Systems for Targeted Therapy

PhD projects aim to develop advanced biomaterial-based and implantable drug delivery systems that address key clinical needs in oncology, urology, and chronic pain management. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Andrews, Dr S Li
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Novel diagnostics for understanding cross-talk in carbon dioxide electrolysers

  Research Group: Interfacial Electrochemistry Group
Carbon dioxide electrolysis offers a promising route to producing fuels and chemicals while reducing reliance on fossil resources and supporting the transition to net zero. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Stephens, Dr RR Rao, Dr C Corbos, Dr A Wain
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Artificial intelligence based assessment of safety and ageing of existing masonry structures against climate change

We aim to revolutionize the safety assessment of deteriorated and aged existing masonry structures. The current procedure for this is based on visual inspection, limited localized non-destructive or semi-destructive testing techniques, and numerical simulations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-driven development and design of meta-composites for constructions.

Composite materials (cement-based or polymer-based) have been extensively used for decades in the construction, repair, and strengthening of infrastructure and the built environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
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Innovative low carbon construction materials for future infrastructure

Achieving decarbonisation targets in the construction sector requires the development of innovative, resource-efficient, and low-carbon construction materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
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Innovative Digital Textile Reinforced Concretes for Structural or Repair Applications

The application of Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) for the repair and strengthening of deteriorated existing structures, as well as for the development of new structural components, has recently attracted significant and growing attention. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
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Robotic Concrete Spraying for Efficient Repair of Existing Infrastructure

The repair and rehabilitation of ageing infrastructure is a critical challenge for the construction sector, particularly in the context of sustainability, safety, and cost efficiency. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
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Data-Driven Alloy Design and Autonomous Alloy Development

Combinatorial and autonomous approach for new material discovery with the combined modelling, machine learning, automation, and high throughput experimentation is the cornerstone of modern materials science. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Cai
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Host Advantage: Uncovering Protective Factors Against HPV‑Driven Cervical Cancers

Who we are looking for. We are seeking a PhD student who is motivated by the process of scientific discovery and the opportunity to identify novel targets for anti-cancer therapies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Spriggs, Dr C de Moor
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Precision agriculture by robotic data collection and knowledge based analysis

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Robots are becoming increasingly essential in the practice of precision agriculture due to labor shortages, higher productivity needs, and the demand for sustainable farming practices. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M A Post
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Autonomous Reconfiguration, Deployment, and Management of Self-Aware Modular Space Robots

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Modular and dynamically reconfigurable space hardware systems are a high priority for research and development as they can significantly decrease development costs, facilitate multiple payloads, and enable indefinite lifetime extension for space missions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M A Post
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Self-organizing reconfigurable cellular robots created with semantically-aware autonomic elements

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Machines created by humans, even state-of-the-art space systems, are mostly monolithic centralized entities that are designed for a specific purpose and to embody specific components. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M A Post, Prof A M Tyrrell
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Automated probabilistic programming and learning methods for robotic behaviours in an uncertain and changing world

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Nearly all programmable computing systems are based by design on exact logic, under the assumption of a "perfect" mathematical world. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M A Post, Prof A M Tyrrell
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Autonomous Robotic Management of York Institute for Safe Autonomy Solar Farm

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
With the commissioning of a new solar power farm for research at York's institute for Safe Autonomy, we are looking for enthusiastic students with an interest in creating robots that can move between solar panel arrays to autonomously perform cleaning, inspection, mapping, and site maintenance tasks. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M A Post, Dr OI Olayiwola
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