We have 152 intelligent PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

To what extent is our thinking and understanding influenced by visual representations? We usually understand geological formations, such as rocks and mountains, as ‘products’ of sedimentary processes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof NL Lushetich, Prof C Rowland, Mr MS Skelly

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

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SLAM for UAV navigation in GPS and vision denied environments using deep reinforcement learning.

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The aim of this project is to develop an UAV system capable of providing real time navigation including 3D mapping reconstruction, path planning and obstacle avoidance in GPS and vision denied environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Duran

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

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Robust perception, decision making and path prediction for autonomous vehicles

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Development of autonomous vehicles are seeing a grown in many different applications. As we increase the levels of automation and move into Self-driving cars, it is expected that these systems will combine a variety of sensors to perceive their surroundings in a robust manner and avoid human errors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Duran

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

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Robust perception, decision making and path prediction for autonomous vehicles

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

. Development of autonomous vehicles are seeing a grown in many different applications. As we increase the levels of automation and move into Self-driving cars, it is expected that these systems will combine a variety of sensors to perceive their surroundings in a robust manner and avoid human errors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Benhadj-Djilali

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

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PhD Studentship in Computer Science: Human-Computer Interaction/Interaction Design – Digital technologies for social justice and transformative futures

Newcastle University School of Computing

Award Summary. 100% Home fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance £18,622 (2023-24 UKRI rate). Overview. Interested in social change? This PhD will explore how design and digital technologies can contribute to social justice endeavours and transformative futures. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr CC Crivellaro

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

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Smart Factory

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The advent of Industry 4.0 has ushered in a new era of manufacturing, marked by the integration of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twins. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J.C. Corney, Dr MV Vidmar

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Sensor Fusion and management in Autonomous Airborne Platforms

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Sensor networks, sensor fusion and management techniques address key challenges in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hopgood, Prof M Davies

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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New Materials and Structures for CTE Management of Laser Systems

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A major challenge for defence & security laser systems is managing the heat generated and differential thermal expansion of the different components in the system. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J.C. Corney, Dr S T-W Tammas-Williams

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Data-Driven Computational Sensing and Imaging

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Today's state-of-the-art imaging and sensing rely as much on computation as they do on sensor hardware. Furthermore, computational sensing and imaging is increasingly exploiting data-driven and machine learning solutions to enhance performance and develop novel hardware/software co-designed sensing systems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Davies, Dr J Hopgood

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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AI driven Multi-modal sensing and fusion for autonomous industrial inspection and smart decision-making

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

This project sets out to fundamentally transform the use of image processing and deep learning technologies in pivotal industrial sectors, including manufacturing, oil & gas, and renewable energy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Yan, Dr H Lin, Prof S McKenna, Prof J Ren

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

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Compressed/low SWAP-C sensing

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Compressed/low SWAP-C sensing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Altmann

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

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Machine Learning and AI for Optical System Optimization

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Machine Learning and AI for Optical System Optimization. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Carter, Dr M Koskinopoulou

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

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Robot-Human Collaboration in Manufacturing Environments

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Robot-Human Collaboration in Manufacturing Environments. Research aims to revolutionize human-robot collaboration in industrial settings by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcement learning (RL) and systems monitoring. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Koskinopoulou, Assoc Prof FA Auat

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

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Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing. The laser resonator in defence& security systems dictate the system design and is usually the highest cost component of the system. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Esser

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

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Ultra-Precision Robotic Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Ultra-Precision Robotic Manufacturing. Research will leverage cutting-edge robotic manipulation techniques, complemented by advanced vision systems, to achieve sub-millimeter accuracy in positioning and manipulation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Koskinopoulou, Dr IC Carlucho, Dr Y Petillot

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

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Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems. Manufacturing of lasers and similar high precision optical systems is challenging in terms of the very high precision and thermo-mechanical stability that is required whilst providing for active alignment processes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Esser

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

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Trustworthy AI for Socially Compliant Autonomous Driving

University of Surrey School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

Concerns about Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) navigating complex driving scenarios necessitate balancing safety, legality, ethics, and comfort, akin to human drivers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Fallah, Prof RA Abbott , Dr A Tamaddoni-Nezhad, Dr AL Leveringhaus

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

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PhD Scholarship in Deep Learning for Medical Video Analysis and Understanding

City, University of London Department of Computer Science

AI has the potential to revolutionise healthcare, providing tools for fast and reliable analysis and interpretation of medical data. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Tarroni

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

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Development of Novel Miniaturized Device Technologies for Point-of-Need Diagnostics

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

A PhD Studentship is available for a suitably qualified candidate to conduct research leading to the award of a PhD degree in the fields of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Goldberg Oppenheimer

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Cyber Incident-Response of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure [Self-Funded Students Only]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Context. Advanced cyber-attacks can massively disrupt the physical systems such electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. It is not always possible to protect the system against potential threats and the available detection capabilities may not be enough. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Saxena, Prof L Cipcigan, Prof O F Rana

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

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Development of Novel Miniaturized Device Technologies for Point-of-Need Diagnostics

University of Birmingham School of Biomedical Sciences

A PhD Studentship is available for a suitably qualified candidate to conduct research leading to the award of a PhD degree in the fields of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Goldberg Oppenheimer

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

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Advanced Composite Materials and Structures for Aerospace Applications

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics of the University of Southampton is welcoming applications for PhD scholarships in the field of composite materials and structures. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Meo

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

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UK Atomic Energy Authority sponsored PhD scholarship – Developing a Miniaturised End-effector for Repair in Confined Spaces (F0200915)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applicants are invited to undertake a 3-year PhD program in partnership with the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to address key challenges in on-platform repair automation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Mohammad

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

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Fully funded PhD studentships in Resilient Infrastructure

Loughborough University

The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering aims to be the world's leading integrated centre for built environment research, education, and learning, and is committed to investing in the next generation of exceptional researchers. Read more

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Machine Learning approaches to improve the efficiency of fluid dynamics simulations

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

OpenFOAM and CFD simulations are often computational expensive both in terms of resources and time. CFD codes often use explicit methods that require small time steps of the order of micro-nano seconds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Harish

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

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Advanced Networking Techniques for Quantum Space-Aerial-Terrestrial Integrated Networks

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Bradford-Renduchintala Centre for Space AI

In beyond 5G and 6G communication networks, the need for robust security systems is paramount to securely store and share vast amounts of data globally. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Mai

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

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A Novel Machine Learning-Driven Edge Computing

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

The development of Edge Computing (EC) has been evolving under the umbrella of cloud computing where resources are centralized and managed in data centers. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Al-Dubai, Dr IR Romdhani, Dr BG Ghaleb

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

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Data Quality and Cleaning in Big Data

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

The proliferation of Big Data analytics is developing ever more sophisticated models for intelligent data-driven insight and decision making in business and in other areas such as health and social care. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Peng, Assoc Prof A Lawson

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

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How Blockchain and NFT Technologies can Fight Counterfeiting and Forgery of Physical Goods and Digital Assets in the Metaverse

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

Building blocks for the so-called "Internet of Value" are provided by blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), which allow for the recording… Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Jaroucheh, Dr N Moradpoor

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

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Human emotion analysis and recognition for improving trusted human-robot interaction. Main project focus: AI and Robotics

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M He, Prof T Cox, Dr S Ameen, Prof W Yao

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

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