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Integrating spatial econometrics, machine learning, and GIS for predictive housing price modelling

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Housing markets are inherently spatial, shaped by location, neighbourhood characteristics, accessibility, and environmental factors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CM Moobela, Dr T O Osunsanmi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Artificial Intelligence in real estate services: navigating the tensions between innovation and professionalism

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide at an unprecedented pace. From healthcare to finance, sectors are leveraging AI to innovate, improve efficiency, and unlock new opportunities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CM Moobela, Dr T O Osunsanmi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Rethinking embodied carbon accounting of construction materials: from attributional snapshots to consequential causal modelling

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
The construction sector is one of the largest global sources of greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to the production of carbon-intensive materials such as cement and steel. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr BD D'amico, Dr SLT Thomson, Prof E Hart
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multi‑Scale Simulations and Generative Design for Net Zero Built Environment

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
The built environment is responsible for approximately 40% of global carbon emissions [1], making it a critical frontier in the global pursuit of net zero targets. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Sajjadian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Beyond the Building: A Digital Framework for Neighbourhood Retrofit in Scotland

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
The Energy Efficient Scotland programme sets out a strategic roadmap to decarbonise homes, businesses, and public buildings, supporting the Scottish Government’s climate commitments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MJ Jowkar
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Smart Materials, Sustainable Buildings: Standardising Material Passports for UK Construction

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
The UK construction industry is under increasing pressure to address climate change, reduce embodied carbon, and adopt circular economy principles. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MJ Jowkar, Assoc Prof S Jaradat
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From 3D Digital Documentation to Structural interventions for historic masonry structures

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Engineering problems related to conservation and restoration of Cultural Heritage are attracting increasing attention by researchers, offering opportunities for novel research and industry collaborations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Marinelli, Dr D Barreto
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Urban Facilities Management in the Smart Places Ecosystem

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Growing areas of academic and policy interest in the built environment consider the role of cities as homes to the majority of the world’s population and key drivers for health and wellbeing, resilience and sustainable development. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AS Smith, Mr AR Reid
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Skin Regeneration: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities

The University of Manchester
Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
  Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Healthy skin depends on strong adhesion between the cells of the upper layers of epidermis and the underlying dermis. When these attachment fails, as in trauma, chronic wounds or inherited blistering disorders, patients suffer from recurrent infections, impaired healing, and pain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Kurinna, Dr P Hiebert, Dr C Ballestrem
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Building Back Circular: Digitalising Construction for Climate-Resilient Recovery

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
We are inviting applications for a PhD project that investigates how advanced digital technologies can accelerate the adoption of circular economy (CE) principles in the built environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Prof BC Canberk
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Developing a Model for the Adoption of Agentic AI in Facilities Management: Enabling Autonomous Decision-Making for Sustainable Built Environments

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Facilities Management (FM) is a critical, multi-trillion-dollar global industry responsible for ensuring the functionality, safety, comfort, and sustainability of the built environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T O Osunsanmi, Dr CM Moobela
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Exploring the mechanisms of wave propagation in granular materials

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Shear wave propagation and associated velocity Vs, are fundamental in characterising the small-strain response of soils. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr VD Dimitriadi, Dr D Barreto
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Effects of bio-inspired remediation techniques of contaminated soils on soil strength and erosion control.

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
The PhD topic will focus on the use bio-inspired remediation techniques that are being used to remove contaminants, such as heavy metals from the soil in conjunction with their potential effect upon the engineering properties of the soil, such as increase of soil strength and further prevention of erosion. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr VD Dimitriadi, Dr D Barreto
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Environmental Impact of Construction on Peatlands

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Reducing greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions is one of the main goals of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement (signed in 2015 during COP21) which seeks to limit the global raise in temperature to 1.5 °C. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JB Bernal-Sanchez, Dr J McDougall
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Geotechnical Seismic Isolation Technology for Global Earthquake Resilience and Environmental Sustainability

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
The key idea is that Rubber-Soil mixtures (RSm), derived from car tyres, can be used to modify the foundation and protect civil structures against the action of earthquakes at beneficial economic and environmental costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JB Bernal-Sanchez, Dr J McDougall
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