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Supervisory Team: Prof Michael Ng, Prof Lajos Hanzo, Dr Chao Xu. Project description. The University of Southampton is expanding its PhD research in the area of Quantum Technology Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Ng

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Conditional Sampling and Property Testing of Probability Distributions for Cryptographic Applications

University of Birmingham School of Computer Science

Hypothesis testing on probability distributions has a wide range of applications, including Statistical Learning Theory and Cryptography. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R B Bhattacharyya

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Airborne Quantum Key Distribution and Free Space Optical Communications.

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure encryption key sharing protocol that addresses potential vulnerabilities in encryption key sharing and encrypted data storage. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Donaldson

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Efficient Quantum Key Distribution

University of York Department of Computer Science

With the advent of large quantum computers, it has become demanding to modify our communication infrastructure into a quantum-resistant form. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Pirandola

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Potentials of Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps for the Voltage Control Strategy of the Modern Distribution Networks

Glasgow Caledonian University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

REFERENCE NUMBER. Project Reference Number. SCEBE-22SF-EVHPMDN-Nazir. Please use select the reference number above or refer to the project number if applying via a prospective applicant route. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Ul Nazir, Prof M Farrag

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

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Advanced Monte Carlo simulation of quantum fields: taking worldline sampling beyond the diffusive regime

University of Warwick School of Engineering

University of Warwick – School of Engineering. Qualification aim. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD). Start date: 30 September 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MF Faulkner

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Evaluating the meaning and distribution of ‘Tree Equity’ in Surrey: An interdisciplinary approach

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Having access to trees reduces respiratory illness and improves mental health and well-being (Pataki et al 2021). Tress also provide protection from climate extremes such as flooding and heatwaves (Leets et al 2022). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kelly

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

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Mathematical modelling of transmission and worldwide distribution of neglected zoonotic diseases

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Neglected zoonotic diseases associated with farms are infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans and are often overlooked or underprioritized in low-resource agricultural settings. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr N Wheelhouse

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

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Practical Quantum Communications

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

About the project. This co-funded studentship with Rhea Activity Space (RSA) is to explore areas of practical quantum communications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Donaldson

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Nanoscale chemical characterisation of high strength Al-6XXX produced with recycled aluminium

Brunel University London Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST)

Applications are invited for one full-time EPSRC Industrial CASE (ICASE) PhD studentship for the project “Nanoscale chemical characterisation of high strength Al-6XXX produced with recycled aluminium”, at Brunel University London, starting from 1st October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Famelton

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sheffield Hallam University - Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarships in the Sheffield Business School: Enhancing Sustainability in Food Supply Chains through Digital Twin Implementation

Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield Business School

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in the Sheffield Business School, commencing 7 October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EB Badakhshan, Prof SS Saad, Dr RB Bahadori

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling blood motion in deformable vessels

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

This project aims to introduce a novel approach in studying blood flow in deformable vessels by simultaneously considering both the fluid (blood) and the structure (vessel) through analytical and numerical approaches. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advancing dispersion modelling of radioactivity releases resulting from increasingly frequent Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (ChEZ) wildfire events.

University of Bristol Chemistry

The April 2020 fires that ravaged the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (ChEZ) were the most extensive to have ever occurred - burning large areas of heavily contaminated land that could have released significant quantities of radioactive material across the whole of Europe. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Martin

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Nature-based protection of coastal electricity assets: Optimal design of Coir in combating coastal erosion through habitat restoration

University of Liverpool School of Environmental Sciences

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Cooper, Prof N Leonardi, Prof A Plater

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Asset-scale nowcasting of the impact of scour on coastal electricity transmission infrastructure

University of Liverpool School of Environmental Sciences

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Cooper, Dr K Clark

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Two-phase modelling of flocculation process due to offshore installations in coastal waters

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisors: Dr YZ Zhou, Prof JB Bridgeman

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Vulnerability of Coastal Energy Infrastructure to Climate and Environmental Change

University of Liverpool School of Environmental Sciences

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Plater, Dr R Smedley, Dr C Lyddon

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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New frontiers in extreme data analysis

Queen Mary University of London School of Mathematical Sciences

Research Group: Data Science, Statistics & Probability

The School of Mathematical Sciences of Queen Mary University of London invite applications for a PhD project commencing in September 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Solea

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Extreme Weather Events and Plastic Pollution

Atlantic Technological University Research

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr FK Kavanagh, Dr S Gharbia, Dr rn Nash

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Unlocking Precision Medicine: Advanced Survival Analysis Tools for Cancer Biomarker Validation

Sheffield Hallam University Computing and Informatics

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LQ Quayle, Dr KH Harris, Dr NC Cross

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Carrier transport modelling in group-IV SiGeSn quantum well semiconductor lasers

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

Large-scale optoelectronics integration is limited by inability of conventional group-IV semiconductors (silicon and germanium) to be efficient light emitters, because of their indirect bandgap. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Ikonic, Prof R Kelsall, Dr D Indjin

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Emergent Properties of Large Databases

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The emergence of unusual or unexpected distributions in large data samples has resulted in some well-known laws, which includes Zipf’s Law in textual analysis [1], the Pareto distribution in the measurement of wealth [2], Benford’s Law in the distribution of first digits in real-world measurements [3], and Chargaff’s Second Parity Rule in genetics [4]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Hunter

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

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PhD in Business and Law at the University of Brighton

University of Brighton

For some time now, the university’s School of Business and Law’s mission and vision has been to advance, support and shape responsible enterprise for a fairer society through education, research, collaboration and thought leadership, to prepare learners for practice and to promote inclusive practices that respect diversity. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Changing beaver populations in the arctic, what are the effects on nature and people?

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG)

Research Group. Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG). Proposed supervisory team. Dr Helen Wheeler. Theme. Climate change, species distribution. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Wheeler

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

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The Sweet-Spot for Star Formation

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

CONTEXT. Star formation is one of the most fundamental processes regulating the evolution and appearance of the Universe, with implications for many diverse areas of astronomy. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Whitworth, Dr P Clark

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

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Digital twin model development for a solar panel system assisted marine vessel

University of Strathclyde Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

The project focuses on developing a Digital Twin Model for a Solar Panel System Assisted Marine Vessel, representing a groundbreaking fusion of maritime technology, renewable energy, and digital modeling. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H W Wang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Advanced optical diagnostics for temperature measurement in gas turbine flames

Loughborough University Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

This project aims to develop advanced optical methods for measurement within the combustion environment. The project will be conducted within the state-of-the-art NCCAT labs with a focus on delivering optical temperature measurements that are applicable to aerospace gas turbines. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MB Brend

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Enhancing Flexibility and Resilience in Vaccine Supply Chains through Modelling and Optimisation

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

This PhD project aims to advance the flexibility and resilience of vaccine supply chains, focusing on challenges from emerging infectious diseases and the urgent need for rapid vaccine development and distribution. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Tiwari, Prof A Brintrup

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling and adaptive robust control of an unmanned electric Underactuated bicycle

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

In response to the imperative to achieve net-zero emissions and effectively combat environmental concerns, there is a growing consensus on the need to prioritize ebicycles over conventional automobiles. Read more

Supervisors: Prof H Yu, Dr YZ Zhou, Dr K Goh

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

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The build-up of galaxies over the last 10 billion years

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr. Annagrazia Puglisi. Project description. In the local Universe, galaxies can be broadly classified into discs, ellipticals and irregulars. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Puglisi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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