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Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation in artificial Intelligence life cycle

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

We are looking for a motivated PhD candidate to join our innovative research project focused on developing cutting-edge solutions for cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) life cycle. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Arshad

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Context-aware workload optimisation in cloud ecosystems: a framework for sustainable and low-impact AI processing

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The increasing demand for cloud computing to support artificial intelligence (AI), particularly its applications in big data processing, has driven significant advancements but has also introduced notable environmental challenges due to the energy-intensive nature of these operations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Kumarapeli

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Construction, characterisation and analysis of results from a liquid fingerprinting system using ultrasound

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

There is a need to be able to identify liquids in situ using small samples and with high reliability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Chakraborty

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Computational Pathology using Artificial Intelligence

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Computational Pathology aims to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyse and interpret pathology data (tissue Images), to enhance diagnosis and improve precision, improve treatment decisions and eventually reduce the workload of pathologists. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Makris

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Composite Materials with integrated ‘‘massless’’ energy storage for use in civil and mobile applications such as electric vehicles, drones, and composite planes

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Nowadays in electric cars, batteries, contribute a large part of the vehicle's weight, which means additional footprinting and load bearing function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Koutsonas

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Competency, Skills, and AI in Project Leadership: Bridging Knowledge and Productivity Gaps for 21st-Century Workforce Readiness in the Construction Industry

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The UK construction industry faces persistent challenges of productivity stagnation, skill shortages, and fragmented professional development pathways (Farmer, 2016; Construction Leadership Council, 2023). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ahmed

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Cognitive Human–Robot Collaboration in Industry 5.0 Using Spatio-Temporal Knowledge and Reasoning

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The vision of Industry 5.0 places humans back at the centre of manufacturing, supported by intelligent robots that work with people rather than simply replacing them. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Djaid

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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CFD Study of Fires in Mechanically Ventilated Nuclear Compartments

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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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Building flexibility into long-term water resources system planning and management strategies

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Sustainable water resources planning, and management policies need to consider the impact of future changes due to factors like geomorphologic processes, aging infrastructure, demand shifts or variability of water supplies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Padula

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Building Sustainability and Occupant Well-being: Data-Driven Design Optimization

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

In an era where the quest for sustainability intersects with the imperative of human well-being, the building sector stands at a critical juncture [1,2]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Sun

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Assessing and improving the productivity of construction labour through resilient interventions against stagnation (in respect of the evolving perspectives of the impacts of pandemics like the coronavirus)

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The construction sector, covering other professional services, accounts for a substantial value addition of every economy globally and generates substantial incomes in export earnings, especially in advanced economies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Missa, Dr H Kew

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Application of Structural Health Monitoring to concrete structures with non-metallic reinforcement.

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Application of non-metallic reinforcement, such as Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP), is getting increasingly popular due to reduced risk of corrosion, high strength, no interference with electro-magnetic fields and other positive characteristics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Donchev

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Analysis of Particulate Matter structure

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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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Aerodynamic and aeroelastic design and analysis of a bat-inspired morphing wing for micro air vehicles (MAVs)

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The actively deforming bat wing has shown superior flight performance because of the high aerodynamic efficiency at low Reynolds number. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Lin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advanced robot motion planning in task-constrained applications

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advanced Composites Structures FEA/CFD Modelling Design and Manufacturing

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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 and robust deep reinforcement learning for drone systems

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The increasing complexity of multi-agent systems in robotics has amplified the need for intelligent, cooperative decision-making among agents. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Spyridis, Prof V Argyriou

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

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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AI-Human Co-Working Models for City-Scale Energy-Saving Transformation in Existing Building Stock

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The decarbonisation of the built environment presents a major challenge for local governments, particularly in cities with large, aging housing stocks and diverse community needs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Zhu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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AI-Enhanced Robotic Unfolding for Sustainable Textile Recycling – with a Focus on Energy Minimisation

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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AI-Enhanced Iris Recognition: Transforming Biometric Security for a Safer World

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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AI-Driven Wireless Communication for Remote Surgery: Enabling Ultra-Reliable and Low-Latency Healthcare Systems

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 3,657 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,657 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation in artificial Intelligence life cycle

Context-aware workload optimisation in cloud ecosystems: a framework for sustainable and low-impact AI processing

Construction, characterisation and analysis of results from a liquid fingerprinting system using ultrasound

Computational Pathology using Artificial Intelligence

Composite Materials with integrated ‘‘massless’’ energy storage for use in civil and mobile applications such as electric vehicles, drones, and composite planes

Competency, Skills, and AI in Project Leadership: Bridging Knowledge and Productivity Gaps for 21st-Century Workforce Readiness in the Construction Industry

Cognitive Human–Robot Collaboration in Industry 5.0 Using Spatio-Temporal Knowledge and Reasoning

CFD Study of Fires in Mechanically Ventilated Nuclear Compartments

Building flexibility into long-term water resources system planning and management strategies

Building Sustainability and Occupant Well-being: Data-Driven Design Optimization

Benchmarks for Data Clustering Algorithms in Data Science

Behaviour of shear walls consisting of steel frame and FRP infill plate.

Behaviour of FRP reinforced shear walls under cyclic loading

Automatic inspection of cement pavement health condition using GPR

Associative identity projection on avatars used in communication

Assessing and improving the productivity of construction labour through resilient interventions against stagnation (in respect of the evolving perspectives of the impacts of pandemics like the coronavirus)

Application of Structural Health Monitoring to concrete structures with non-metallic reinforcement.

Analysis of Particulate Matter structure

Aerothermal investigation on the effect of in-service burnout on the leakage flows over high-pressure turbine blade tip

Aerodynamic and aeroelastic design and analysis of a bat-inspired morphing wing for micro air vehicles (MAVs)

Advanced robot motion planning in task-constrained applications

Advanced Composites Structures FEA/CFD Modelling Design and Manufacturing

Adaptive and robust deep reinforcement learning for drone systems

Adaptive Biofeedback-Driven Gamified Therapy in XR for Mental Health Support

Active Sensing through Learning: Generalising Perception Across Tasks, Sensors, and Robots

AI-Human Co-Working Models for City-Scale Energy-Saving Transformation in Existing Building Stock

AI-Enhanced Robotic Unfolding for Sustainable Textile Recycling – with a Focus on Energy Minimisation

AI-Enhanced Iris Recognition: Transforming Biometric Security for a Safer World

AI-Driven Wireless Communication for Remote Surgery: Enabling Ultra-Reliable and Low-Latency Healthcare Systems

AI-Driven Cloud Security: Advancing Sustainable and Zero Trust Frameworks through Automation

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