reliability PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Intelligent Techniques for Reliability Prediction and Improvement of Free-Space Optics-based Future Satellite Communication Systems

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Bradford-Renduchintala Centre for Space AI

Satellite communications play a pivotal role in our modern world, driving global efforts towards the development of next-generation satellite communication systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Mai, Dr CD Dao

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

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Wind Turbine Reliability

University of Strathclyde EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Wind and Marine Energy Systems and Structures

PhD in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Wind and Marine Energy Systems and Structures at the University of Strathclyde and the University of Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Carroll, Prof A McDonald

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

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Electronic and Electrical Engineering: Fully Funded Swansea University PhD Scholarship: Gate-oxide reliability of wide bandgap power MOSFETs: offline prediction of lifetime and online monitoring of degradation

Swansea University School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Funding providers: Swansea University. Subject areas: Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Project start date: . Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Monfared

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

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Stochastic response characterisation and reliability driven optimisation of floating wind turbines

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Sriramula, Prof A Maheri

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

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Quantifying and measuring the travel time reliability of public transport trips

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Ioannis Kaparias. Project description. Travel time in transport networks is not constant, but entails an element of variability that can be an important source of time losses. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Kaparias

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Improving the Reliability and Economy of Anchors for Floating Offshore Wind Energy

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

As a part of efforts to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the UK offshore wind turbine capacity had reached 13.7 GW by 2022, but a higher growth rate is required to meet the target of 50 GW of installed capacity by 2030. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P He

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

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Data-centric Natural Language Processing for improved model efficiency, reliability, and interpretability

University of Birmingham School of Computer Science

Natural Language Processing (NLP) models, including Large Language Models (LLMs), are becoming increasingly popular and are adopted for many practical applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V K Kovatchev

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

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Improving reliability of medical processes using modelling and technology - (ENG 1711)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Aim. To investigate how deviations in healthcare service can be reduced using patient-centred simulation models and computer vision techniques. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Remenyte-Prescott

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

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Actuator PHM exploiting multi- physics digital twin and machine learning PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

To ensure safe and efficient operation, electric actuators should be controlled on a suitable operative environment, which includes temperature and pressure as well. Read more

Supervisor: Mr S Khan

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

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Enhancing the performance, condition, safety and reliability of offshore wind energy infrastructure systems using optimal inspections and structural health monitoring

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Omenzetter, Dr P Dunning

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

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AI-Based Testing of Automotive ECU and Camera Hardware

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Training Programme for Innovation in Digital Manufacturing and Design (IDMD) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Mulrennan, Dr M McAfee, Dr P Long

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

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Innovative and manufacturable approaches to exploiting low cost-per-Watt diode-laser pumping of Ti:sapphire

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

Summary of Project. Titanium sapphire lasers are an enabling scientific and industrial tool across applications from biological imaging to quantum technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Kemp, Dr J Hastie

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

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Quantum Secure Direct Communications

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

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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Data-Centric Solutions for Earth Observation Challenges: Developing Cutting-Edge Techniques for Remote Sensing Analysis [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

In today's data-driven landscape, the importance of data-centric machine learning methodologies cannot be overstated where they prioritize the quality, diversity, and accessibility of data, recognizing that the performance and reliability of machine learning models heavily depend on the data they are trained on. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Karakus, Prof P Rosin

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

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Data-Centric Solutions for Earth Observation Challenges: Developing Cutting-Edge Techniques for Remote Sensing Analysis

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

In today's data-driven landscape, the importance of data-centric machine learning methodologies cannot be overstated where they prioritize the quality, diversity, and accessibility of data, recognizing that the performance and reliability of machine learning models heavily depend on the data they are trained on. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Karakus, Prof P Rosin

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

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Advanced Maintenance Management of Offshore Renewable Energy Systems

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Communication and Networks

Renewable energy plays an importance role in the road to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, limiting the global temperature increase by up to 1.5°C by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CD Dao

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

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Multi-Three-Phase Drives for Electric Transport

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

The popularity of power electronic drives used to control electrical machines is increasing, pushed by both the surge of renewable energy generation and the ongoing electrification of transport. Read more

Supervisors: Mr SP Papadopoulos, Dr FVS Vedreno Santos,

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

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Distributed Algorithm Wireless Sensor Networks

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Wireless sensor network (WSN) is a group of a spatially distributed and dedicated sensors communicating via a wireless medium and cooperatively monitoring the physical conditions of the environment such as temperature, sound, speed, pressure, humidity, etc. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LS Su

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

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Design of Superconducting Electric Machines for Zero Emission Transport

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The Institute for Energy Systems, School of Engineering, at the University of Edinburgh, is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project, expected to commence on 1st September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H.Z. Zhang, Prof MM Mueller

15 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Information and decision theory in biosensing and diagnostics

Nanyang Technological University School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Apply to pursue a PhD in the Optical Theory Group, led by Matthew Foreman, where you will explore information theoretic aspects of digital biomolecular assays and optimal diagnostic design. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Foreman

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

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Model-based Approach for Prognostics Health Management (PHM) for Fusion Reactors

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Plasma and fusion science and technologies

The University of York is at the forefront of transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, bringing about a revolution in the design and operation of systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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

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Condition monitoring and non-destructive testing of dynamic cable for offshore renewable energy industry

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Offshore wind energy is central to UK’s ambition of transitioning to a sustainable future electricity grid. The growth in power generation from floating wind turbines is increasingly further away from shore and utilising the floating wind turbine support structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof A Peyton

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

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Bio-inspired Systems, Neuromorphic Hardware, Unconventional Computing

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Applicants are invited in one, or a combination of, the following areas. Bio-inspired Systems. Wonders in Nature, including our own brains, have fascinated scientists and en- gineers for decades if not centuries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Trefzer

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

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Artificial Intelligence based Electric Vehicle Motor Control

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Electric vehicle development has been a hot topic around the world. This PhD programme will develop artificial intelligence based control methods to optimize the performance of electric vehicle motor drive system in terms of reliability and efficiency. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Zhao

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Interdisciplinary project

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Broad areas of relevance are listed below. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M MacDougall

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PhD Studentship (3 years): Managing Organisational Response Strategies to AI-powered Disinformation Attacks in the Cyber Space

Aston University College of Business and Social Sciences

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship, supported by the College of Business and Social Sciences to be undertaken within the Department of Operations and Information Management at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Al-Khateeb

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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A Superconducting Brushless Exciter for High-power Density Electrical Machines

King’s College London Department of Engineering

Background. The ability of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) materials to carry large current densities with little or no resistance makes them attractive for providing large rotor magnetic fields in high-power density superconducting electrical machines. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MA Ainslie

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

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Development of an Adaptive Predictive Maintenance Framework for Industrial Systems

University of Sunderland School of Engineering

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position to start in October 2024. About the position. The School of Engineering at University of Sunderland, UK is pleased to announce a fully funded (tuition fee waiver + monthly stipend) PhD position. Read more

Supervisor: Dr U Farooq

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Peer-sourcing AI agents for future network autonomy

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Communication Technologies

All connected services across emergent edge-computing devices will run directly or indirectly from the future 6G wireless ecosystems (e.g., unmanned automotive/ship, digital twins, extended reality, etc.) In 2025, the 5G will cover more than 50% of total wireless media revenue and this grows up to about 80% in 2028. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Ko

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VariantVisualiser: Ensuring precise diagnoses of genetic disorders through the development of intuitive software that facilitates the integration and visualisation of complex informatics with biological and clinical data.

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

Rare diseases affect <1-in-2,000 people, but ~8,000 rare genetic diseases impact ~10% of births globally. These arise from variations in patients’ DNA sequences. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Pettifer, Dr PF Freeman

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We have 115 reliability PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

reliability PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 115 reliability PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Intelligent Techniques for Reliability Prediction and Improvement of Free-Space Optics-based Future Satellite Communication Systems

Wind Turbine Reliability

Electronic and Electrical Engineering: Fully Funded Swansea University PhD Scholarship: Gate-oxide reliability of wide bandgap power MOSFETs: offline prediction of lifetime and online monitoring of degradation

Stochastic response characterisation and reliability driven optimisation of floating wind turbines

Quantifying and measuring the travel time reliability of public transport trips

Binks Institute for Sustainability: Improving the Reliability and Economy of Anchors for Floating Offshore Wind Energy

Data-centric Natural Language Processing for improved model efficiency, reliability, and interpretability

Improving reliability of medical processes using modelling and technology - (ENG 1711)

Actuator PHM exploiting multi- physics digital twin and machine learning PhD

Enhancing the performance, condition, safety and reliability of offshore wind energy infrastructure systems using optimal inspections and structural health monitoring

AI-Based Testing of Automotive ECU and Camera Hardware

Innovative and manufacturable approaches to exploiting low cost-per-Watt diode-laser pumping of Ti:sapphire

Quantum Secure Direct Communications

Data-Centric Solutions for Earth Observation Challenges: Developing Cutting-Edge Techniques for Remote Sensing Analysis [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Data-Centric Solutions for Earth Observation Challenges: Developing Cutting-Edge Techniques for Remote Sensing Analysis

Advanced Maintenance Management of Offshore Renewable Energy Systems

Multi-Three-Phase Drives for Electric Transport

Distributed Algorithm Wireless Sensor Networks

Design of Superconducting Electric Machines for Zero Emission Transport

Information and decision theory in biosensing and diagnostics

Model-based Approach for Prognostics Health Management (PHM) for Fusion Reactors

Condition monitoring and non-destructive testing of dynamic cable for offshore renewable energy industry

Bio-inspired Systems, Neuromorphic Hardware, Unconventional Computing

Artificial Intelligence based Electric Vehicle Motor Control

Interdisciplinary project

PhD Studentship (3 years): Managing Organisational Response Strategies to AI-powered Disinformation Attacks in the Cyber Space

A Superconducting Brushless Exciter for High-power Density Electrical Machines

Development of an Adaptive Predictive Maintenance Framework for Industrial Systems

Peer-sourcing AI agents for future network autonomy

VariantVisualiser: Ensuring precise diagnoses of genetic disorders through the development of intuitive software that facilitates the integration and visualisation of complex informatics with biological and clinical data.

We have 115 reliability PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

reliability PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 115 reliability PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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