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We have 5,885 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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CFD Study of Fires in Mechanically Ventilated Nuclear Compartments

Fire remains a major risk in nuclear power plants (NPPs). Fire safety research therefore plays an important role in developing fire simulation tools for risk assessments in nuclear facilities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Dembele
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Automatic inspection of cement pavement health condition using GPR

The health and structural integrity of cement pavements are critical to ensuring road safety, longevity, and cost-effective maintenance. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Zou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Analysis of Particulate Matter structure

This multidisciplinary project extends previous research at Kingston University aimed at better understanding the structure and nature of particulate matter particles. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Wertheim
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Aerothermal investigation on the effect of in-service burnout on the leakage flows over high-pressure turbine blade tip

The aero-industry is required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Therefore, it is important to continuously advance its propulsion technology to reduce its fuel burn and achieve this target by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Saleh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced robot motion planning in task-constrained applications

Project description (max 700 words). The research project focuses on motion planning for advanced robotic systems, with a main attention on two complementary strands. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Cefalo
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Advanced Composites Structures FEA/CFD Modelling Design and Manufacturing

Introduction. The most common composite material consists of carbon or glass fibres that are bonded together with a polymer matrix and are often referred to as carbon or glass fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP or GFRP). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Koutsonas
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Adaptive Biofeedback-Driven Gamified Therapy in XR for Mental Health Support

This project proposes the development of an adaptive, gamified therapeutic platform using Extended Reality (XR) to support mental health interventions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Francik
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Active Sensing through Learning: Generalising Perception Across Tasks, Sensors, and Robots

Modern robotic systems are increasingly used in applications in uncertain environments. To perform tasks in such scenarios, robots need more than just motion planning and control—they must also make informed decisions about how and where to sense their environment to support effective operation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Napolitano
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AI-Enhanced Robotic Unfolding for Sustainable Textile Recycling – with a Focus on Energy Minimisation

The textile industry is a significant contributor to global environmental waste, with millions of tons of discarded fabrics being sent to landfills annually [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Duran
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AI-Enhanced Iris Recognition: Transforming Biometric Security for a Safer World

This PhD opportunity explores the exciting intersection of AI and Iris Recognition, aiming to revolutionize biometric security for a safer world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Ahmadi
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AI-Driven Wireless Communication for Remote Surgery: Enabling Ultra-Reliable and Low-Latency Healthcare Systems

This doctoral research explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence and next-generation wireless communication to enable remote and robotic surgery with ultra-reliable and low-latency connectivity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Ahmadi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-Driven Cloud Security: Advancing Sustainable and Zero Trust Frameworks through Automation

We are seeking a PhD candidate to join our cutting-edge research projects focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance cyber security in cloud environments and edge computing platforms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Liang
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Astrophysical Sciences and Technology Ph.D.

An astrophysics Ph.D. centered on phenomena beyond the Earth and on the development of the technologies that will enable the next major strides in the field. Read more
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Point-of-Care Electrochemical Biosensors for Rapid Bacterial Detection

Rapid detection of bacterial contamination is critical across healthcare, agriculture, and industrial settings. Conventional microbiological culture methods remain time-consuming and laboratory-bound. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YL Fu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploiting peptide design in linking hydrogel and spread film properties in the development of novel antibacterial films

  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
This project combines expertise in pharmacy and biotechnology to tune polypeptide/surfactant film properties through the design of novel peptides characterised using advanced physical characterisation techniques and relate the film properties to those of hydrogels. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Campbell, Prof A Saiani, Prof A Miller
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