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Bio-Inspired Neural Dynamics for Dexterous Manipulation and Locomotion Control in Soft Robotics

School of Engineering and Materials Science

A PhD position is available for home tuition fees students only under the supervision of Dr Arsen Abdulali at the Centre for Advanced Robotics, Queen Mary University of London, in the rapidly developing fields of Physical AI and Embodied Intelligence, with a particular focus on bio-inspired neural dynamics for intelligent control of soft robotic systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Abdulali

23 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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What’s cooking? Understanding air pollutant emissions from cooking indoors

University of York

Department of Environment and Geography

Outdoor air quality has improved significantly in the UK in recent years, and increasing attention is now being paid to indoor air quality. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Carslaw, Dr T J Dillon, Dr D Das

12 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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What role for the voluntary and community sector in promoting community resilience?

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The UK Government Resilience Framework (Cabinet Office 2022) renews a commitment to a “whole-of-society” approach where strengthened partnerships with the voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) are seen as an important way of protecting communities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Coates

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

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Valuing green and blue urban landscapes

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

During this prolonged period of neo-liberal development our discourse in the West has become fragmented between a growing concern for climate change/sustainability and a continued need to promote intensive growth and prioritise the needs of capital. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Garside

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

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The Overheating Paradox of Low-Carbon Retrofit: Developing a Sustainable Framework for Delivering Year-Round Thermal Resilience in the UK Housing Sector.

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Background and Context. The UK housing sector is undergoing a major transformation driven by net-zero commitments, energy security concerns, and the need to improve the energy performance of an ageing housing stock. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ogunsanya

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

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Modelling effects of microclimate variability on climate-induced ranges shifts in Madagascar

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Anthropogenic climate change (ACC) is anticipated to significantly alter the future distribution of plant species in tropical regions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Brown

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

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Mapping solar PV potential for existing buildings stocks in the UK by deep learning of satellite and aerial images data

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Project Abstract. We are seeking an ambitious PhD candidate to join a cutting-edge research project aiming to map the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential for existing building stocks in the UK through the application of deep learning on satellite and aerial image data. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Deng

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

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Low Carbon Concrete Modular Pavement Design

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Challenges facing the sustainability impact of concrete in 21st century construction includes unsustainable Embodied CO2 (ECO2) with over-reliance of natural aggregate that contribute to diverse anthropogenic effects. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Kew

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

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Life Cycle Energy Saving Strategies and Evaluation Framework for Pre-1919 Constructions

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Background. Buildings account for approximately 40% of energy consumption and 30% of carbon emissions in the UK. Energy saving in the built environment is a critical focus area to meet government targets for reducing carbon emissions, which are supported by the continuous updates to building regulations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Zhu

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

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4-year fully funded PhD scholarship in Quantum Optimisation Techniques for Telecommunication Networks

University College London

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Duration of study. Full time - 4 years fixed term. Starting date. Available from May 2027. Application deadline. No closing date, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof AR Ruocco

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

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Integrating Sustainability as an Explicit Goal in Construction Project Delivery: Enhancing Design and Costing Practices Toward Net Zero 2050!

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

In the face of accelerating climate change, sustainability is no longer a peripheral consideration, it is a central imperative across all sectors, particularly in the built environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ahmed

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

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Integrating Professional Judgement with Machine Learning Models for Enhanced Construction Cost Estimation and Prediction in Contextually Variable Projects

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Construction cost estimating and prediction have been modelled using stochastic and parametric approaches. Algorithmic tools have been developed to improve precision and accuracy of estimates and forecasts of construction costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Ene

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

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PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 5,813 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Bio-Inspired Neural Dynamics for Dexterous Manipulation and Locomotion Control in Soft Robotics

What’s cooking? Understanding air pollutant emissions from cooking indoors

What role for the voluntary and community sector in promoting community resilience?

Valuing green and blue urban landscapes

The Overheating Paradox of Low-Carbon Retrofit: Developing a Sustainable Framework for Delivering Year-Round Thermal Resilience in the UK Housing Sector.

Systems Change and Community Collective Impact Projects

Partial prestressed concrete beams with FRP reinforcement

Modelling slope stability

Modelling effects of microclimate variability on climate-induced ranges shifts in Madagascar

Mapping solar PV potential for existing buildings stocks in the UK by deep learning of satellite and aerial images data

Low Carbon Concrete Modular Pavement Design

Life Cycle Energy Saving Strategies and Evaluation Framework for Pre-1919 Constructions

4-year fully funded PhD scholarship in Quantum Optimisation Techniques for Telecommunication Networks

Integrating Sustainability as an Explicit Goal in Construction Project Delivery: Enhancing Design and Costing Practices Toward Net Zero 2050!

Integrating Professional Judgement with Machine Learning Models for Enhanced Construction Cost Estimation and Prediction in Contextually Variable Projects

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