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Decoding the physiology and pathology of ROCO proteins: Multifunctional hubs of cellular signal transduction

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project overview. This project explores the function of evolutionarily conserved ROCO proteins - large enzymes with critical roles in coordinating intracellular signalling pathways. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Cogo, Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cellular and molecular mechanisms of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias (HSPs) are a group of rare, inherited, neurodegenerative disorders characterised by weakness and tightness of the leg muscles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Cogo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cell biology and evolution of cancer metastasis

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
We are interested in the spread of cancer, a process called metastasis. Metastasis is responsible for the majority of cancer deaths and there are currently no effective treatments to stop this process. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P R Dash
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bowel cancer caused by bacteria

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
The gut microbiome has a profound effect on health and disease of humans and colorectal cancer (CRC) is one such disease influenced by microorganisms. Several studies have demonstrated that Streptococcus gallolyticus subsps. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S R Clarke, Prof P R Dash
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Machine Learning-based Optimisation of Relativistic Laser–Plasma Coupling for Efficient Fusion Ignition

University of Strathclyde
Department of Physics
Fusion research has recently reached major milestones, showing that laser‑driven fusion could one day become a practical clean‑energy source. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P McKenna
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling particles subject to permanent plastic deformations

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
A plastic wear model for ductile materials was recently developed within the supervisor’s group, based on the discrete element method (DEM). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Hanley
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced State Estimation Techniques for Battery Packs in Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Systems

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Accurate estimation of battery pack states, such as State of Charge (SOC), State of Health (SOH), and State of Power (SOP), is essential for the safe and efficient operation of electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Hosseinzadeh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Invasive Lung Ventilation empowered by Soft Robotic Implantable Actuators [ILV-robot]

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Healthcare Engineering
Lung diaphragm is an integral part of respiratory system, which plays a pivotal role in the initiating and maintaining breathing cycle. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Chauhan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Towards robotic 2D-IR spectroscopy for biomolecular fingerprinting of cancer

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Healthcare Engineering
Ultrafast 2D-IR spectroscopy is a new variant of Infrared spectroscopy which offers a unique analytical method for characterizing complex biomolecular samples. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Prof N Hunt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Numerical simulation for thermoplastic composites overmoulding process

University of Sheffield
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
This project aims to develop a numerical simulation model for thermoplastic composites overmoulding process and validate the model using experimental manufacturing data. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Qian, Dr M Ali Aravand
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Unravelling the physico-chemical mechanisms behind collagen formation and the process of collagen mineralisation

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Condensed matter and materials physics
Collagen is a key protein in mammals providing the basis for connective tissue, bone, teeth and other important components of the body. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Kroger, Dr M Pushkin
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Intelligent microsystems – Micro-sensors with in-sensor AI computing capabilities

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
In the era of Internet-of-Things (IoT), there will be an astronomical amount of data generated from numerous sensors worldwide. It is extremely insecure, power-inefficient, and time-consuming to transfer all the data between sensor nodes and computing units frequently. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Prof M Trefzer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach

University of Bath
Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change
We are offering ~15 fully funded PhD studentships starting in October 2027. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Power-to-X: Plasma-based gas conversion into value-added chemicals

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
Plasmas are promising technology for the conversion of gases such as CO2, CH4 or N2 into more valuable ones, e.g. CO (starting material for alcohols and hydrocarbons), H2 (clean fuel applications) and NH3 (fertilisers). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Wagenaars
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Mitochondria as drivers of disease

The University of Manchester
Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
The role mitochondria play in disease is ever expanding. Due to their fundamental role in ATP production and cell death, amongst others, there is intense investigation to uncover the roles they play in disease and uncovering novel pathways that can be targeted therapeutically. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H A. Prag, Dr M Harte
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