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CDT-GIF: BU-3-4 Optimising Stamping Die Geometries to Eliminate Sheet Metal Scrap

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Loukaides
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Valuing green and blue urban landscapes

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
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Tackling Contextual Bias in AI Models for Online Safety

Background. Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly used to detect and moderate online harms, such as cyberbullying, misinformation, and disinformation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P yI
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Systems Change and Community Collective Impact Projects

1. Context. Communities face complex challenges that often necessitate solutions beyond the capacity of any single organization. Collective impact (CI) has emerged as a promising approach, bringing together diverse stakeholders to tackle shared issues. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Garside
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Studies in acoustic interactions with liquid drops

An ultrasonic monitoring system has been built that is able to characterise liquids based on the growth of pendant liquid drops [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Bosy, Prof A Augousti
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Simulation-based Quantum Machine Learning for Advancing AI

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD opportunity in the exciting and rapidly growing field of simulation-based quantum machine learning to shape the future of AI and quantum computing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Liang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Seeing Change Over Time: Longitudinal Medical Image Analysis for Early Detection and Clinical Insight

This research offers an exciting opportunity to explore how longitudinal medical images can be analysed to reveal subtle changes that unfold over time. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Johnson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Security and Privacy of Energy-Constraint Internet of Things Communication using Distributed AI

In recent years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has progressed dramatically due to advancements in technology. It plays an important role in the development of abundant applications and economic ventures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D GC
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Securing AI-Enhanced Health Data Management Systems Against Adversarial Attacks Over 6G Networks

The project will focus on addressing the crucial need for security in the ongoing field of AI-enhanced healthcare systems, particularly those operating over next-generation 6G networks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M R Usman
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Resource-saving design and manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards

Challenge. In the UK we each create a huge amount of electronic waste—the second highest in the world. A large and critical component of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) comprises of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Chakraborty
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Remote Non-Contact Sensing for Physiological Signals

Non-contact sensing technology has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential applications in healthcare, sleep monitoring, and emergency scenarios. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Philip
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Post-quantum cryptographic systems for securing communication in IoT systems.

We are seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join our cutting-edge research project on developing post-quantum cryptographic systems for securing communication in Internet of Things (IoT) systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Arshad
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Passive microfeature backplates for resilient perovskite silicon tandem PV modules

Perovskite silicon tandem solar cells have shown remarkable efficiency improvements but continue to face challenges in thermal stability, mechanical integrity, and moisture protection. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Hadavinia
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Partial prestressed concrete beams with FRP reinforcement

Prestressed concrete beams with fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bars show promising results utilising the excellent mechanical properties of the FRP such as lack of corrosion, high strength and durability to create suitable elements that meet the design requirements according to the serviceability and ultimate limit states. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Petkova
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Numerical simulation of Deflagration, Detonation and DDT in large scale inhomogeneous reactive mixtures

Demand for energy and petrochemical products has been on the raise in recent decades leading to huge production, transportation and storage infrastructures all around the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Heidari
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Numerical Investigation of premixed turbulent flames in staged Combustion gas turbine at high operationg pressures

A turbulent combustion model assumes that the flame in an explosion is a library of flamelets. The reaction model is usually segmented into two. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Muppala
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Neuromorphic Computer Vision: Sensing and Neuromorphic Machine Learning for Vision Applications

Recent advances in bio-inspired neuromorphic hardware and neuromorphic sensors enable more efficient methodologies for computer vision tasks, aiming to minimise the cost, latency and energy consumption of real-time vision systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Makris
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multifunctional Metamaterial-Architectures for Gamma and Neutron Shielding in Structural Skins and Panels for Advanced Rocket and Space Systems

Introduction. This PhD will explore how novel metamaterial architectures can be engineered to provide both radiation shielding and structural performance for next-generation rocket and space systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Jayakody
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Multi-scale modelling and simulation of bio-inspired structures

Bio-inspired structures draw their primary inspiration from the sheer fecundity of nature in the diversity of forms and their constant evolution in order to better adapt to their environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Khazaeinejad
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Multi-Language Statistical Classification of Natural and Computer-Generated Texts

This project concerns the statistics of written documents, whose properties are analogous to those of other type-token systems such as city populations, personal incomes and galactic superclusters. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Tunnicliffe
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Modelling slope stability

Climate change predictions for the British Isles generally indicate that there will be higher winter rainfall in future, but with more frequent high intensity rainfall events at any time of year. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A P Dykes
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Metadata-based Deep Learning to estimate the quality of Wikipedia Articles

Wikipedia allows anyone to edit articles. Under what conditions do we declare a Wikipedia article to be of high quality? The following list of attributes are typically ascribed to quality. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Shihab
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mapping solar PV potential for existing buildings stocks in the UK by deep learning of satellite and aerial images data

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  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Low Carbon Concrete Modular Pavement Design

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

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
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Learning-Augmented FEM–BEM Solvers for Biomolecular Simulations

Electrostatic interactions play a central role in biomolecular processes, including protein–ligand binding, RNA folding, and vaccine design. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Bosy
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Large AI models for Privacy and Compliance

This project aims to develop advanced AI agents specifically designed for compliance and privacy analysis. The core objective is to automate and streamline the evaluation of ethical and privacy concerns across various domains. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Argyriou
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Investigating effects of environmental stressors on ecosystem function using hyperspectral leaf reflectance

There is an increasing urgency to understand the biochemical and physiological responses of plants to global environmental change. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Duran
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Intelligent, Energy Efficient and Secure Tactile Communication using Federated Learning in 6G Network

In 5G, ultra-reliable low-latency communication has been a backbone for various applications that need an extremely low delay. However, further research will be required to minimize the round trip delay and improve energy efficiency and security of user data in the 6G network [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D GC
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Intelligent Hybrid Black-Box Steganography: An AI-Enhanced Approach for Secure Data Embedding

The need for robust information security has never been more urgent, given the proliferation of digital data and sophisticated cyber-attacks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Omego
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only