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Embedded Edge-Intelligence for Contact-State Estimation

Lancaster University
STAND-UP DFA
An embedded edge-intelligence framework for real-time contact-state estimation in constrained nuclear maintenance and decommissioning tasks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Wang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Shared Autonomy for Resilient Nuclear Decommissioning

Lancaster University
STAND-UP DFA
Develop a shared-autonomy teleoperation framework built on tele-visual-tactile fusion for contact-rich nuclear decommissioning tasks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Wang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Hyperspectral Imaging of Nuclear Canisters

University of Strathclyde
STAND-UP DFA
Apply hyperspectral imaging techniques to the non-destructive assessment of nuclear canisters, in partnership with Fraunhofer. Lead Supervisor. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Murray
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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In-Process Weld Inspection during Submarine Build

University of Strathclyde
STAND-UP DFA
Develop automated in-process ultrasonic inspection that delivers high-integrity welds right, first time, every time, on BAE Systems submarine geometries and materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Nicolson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Control-Aware Active Perception for Underwater Inspection

Lancaster University
STAND-UP DFA
Develop autonomous underwater inspection systems that combine control of the vehicle with structural assessment to obtain reliable, uncertainty-aware integrity maps. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Cheneler
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Physics-Based ML & Predictive Digital Twins for Submarines

University of Derby
STAND-UP DFA
Build a fully physics-based synthetic environment to support the design of nuclear submarine systems, integrating ICME, reliability modelling and AI-assisted digital twins. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Maligno
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Innovative Manufacturing of Nuclear Components

University of Derby
STAND-UP DFA
Use additive manufacturing to streamline the fabrication of nuclear components, reduce welds, integrate sensors and demonstrate regulatory compliance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Wood, Dr U Gunputh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Machine-Finish Surface Textures and Component Integrity

University of Derby
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Build a deeper understanding of the machined surface condition and how it affects the durable service life of nuclear components, to accelerate the qualification of new materials and processes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Wood
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Preserving Design Intent: Long-Term Digital Threads for Nuclear

University of Nottingham
STAND-UP DFA
Develop a strategy and implementation of a semantic digital thread that preserves design intent and change management from design through manufacture, inspection, service and end of life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Chaplin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Trustworthy Digital Twins for Nuclear Manufacturing

University of Nottingham
STAND-UP DFA
How do we build and maintain trustworthy-by-design digital twins for nuclear manufacturing environments, with integrated VVUQ, assumption management and twin-drift monitoring?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Chaplin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Risk-Aware Tolerance Stack-up & Assembly Philosophies

University of Nottingham
STAND-UP DFA
A new approach for defining assembly philosophies for nuclear assemblies, accommodating feature safety significance and producing a robotic process plan with integrated metrology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Chaplin
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Causal Discovery for Root Cause Analysis and Risk Prediction

University of Strathclyde
STAND-UP DFA
Develop advanced causal inference and uncertainty-aware models to identify hidden root causes and predict long-term risk in nuclear infrastructure and associated assets. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Patelli
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Fast and Robust Surrogate Modelling for Risk-Critical Engineering Systems

University of Strathclyde
STAND-UP DFA
Develop rapid, uncertainty-aware surrogate models that replace expensive simulations with results in seconds, while preserving mathematical rigour. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Patelli
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A Multidimensional Physics Informed Neural Network Assisted Damage Tolerant Design of Critical Nuclear Materials

University of Derby
STAND-UP DFA
The proposed project stems from European and UKRI-wide funded projects in which digital technologies for improving the reliability of additive manufactured components are sought. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Maligno
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American Studies at UEA

University of East Anglia
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
American Studies at UEA is a centre for world-leading research into the life and culture of the United States and beyond. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme
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