brunel PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Large Language Modeling (LMM) for unstructured dialogues

Brunel University London Computer Science

Language models such as ChatGPT have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their ability to generate human-like text and assist with a wide range of natural language processing tasks. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T G Kalganova

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

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Precision control of Nano-fuel production

Brunel University London Chemical Engineering

Storing hydrogen nanobubbles in liquid carriers to produce hydrogen nano-fuels offers significant benefits in terms of efficiency, safety and sustainability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Yang

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

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Multi-omics data analysis for critical disease prediction

Brunel University London Chemical Engineering

Personalised treatment is a new and strategic approach to separates patients into different groups based on their personal response or risk of disease so that treatments can be tailored to the individual patient. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Yang

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

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IoT techniques for disaster prediction and mitigation

Brunel University London Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

IoT techniques can be applied in many fields, including disaster prediction and mitigation by early warning systems. Due to the climate changes, torrential rain and unseasonable high temperature become more common and these could be a trigger of hazards, such as flooding and landslides. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Itagaki

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

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Mechanisms of Interoception and Stress in Medically Unexplained Symptoms

Brunel University London Psychology

Throughout history, the interrelatedness of mind and body has been known to physicians and patients for millennia. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Makovac

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

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Neural Radiance Fields and Micro-drones for Enhanced 3D Volumetric Finite Element Analysis

Brunel University London Civil Engineering

Objective. The central objective of this project is the innovative deployment of Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs) and micro-drones in the process of 3D volumetric Finite Element modelling of bridges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Rustell , Dr E Bertolesi

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

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Autonomous Drone Surveys and Convolutional Neural Networks for Bridge Maintenance: A Predictive Approach Using Finite Element Analysis

Brunel University London Civil Engineering

Objective. The primary objective of this research is to develop a comprehensive framework for bridge maintenance that integrates autonomous drone surveys, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and Finite Element analysis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Rustell , Dr E Bertolesi

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

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Ambient Vibration-Based Calibration of Finite Element Models of Bridges

Brunel University London Civil Engineering

Objective. The primary objective of this project is to develop a novel method for calibrating Finite Element models of bridges using ambient vibration data and drone imagery. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Rustell , Dr E Bertolesi

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

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3D printing of scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Brunel University London Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

This project aims to develop multifunctional novel bioactive tissue scaffolds using 3D printing, biomaterials science and controlled drug delivery systems to enhance tissue regeneration. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Zhang

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

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production from Biomass and Waste using a Biorefinery Approach

Brunel University London Chemical Engineering

About the programme. Aviation fuel is conventionally supplied from kerosene produced from crude oil. The aviation industry accounts for nearly 2% of global CO2 emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Ng

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

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