Biomedical Engineering (signal) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Computational neuroscience: Statistical signal processing for multivariate neuronal data, Neural computing with Spiking neural networks.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

How does the human brain work? As you read this text, the pixels on your screen are converted into a series of spike trains passing along the neural pathways in your brain, allowing you to understand the content. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Halliday

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

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Sensor Signal Processing

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Over the last couple of decades sensing devices have become ubiquitous in modern life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C G Gilliam

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

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Assessing blood flow control in the brain

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Profs. David Simpson. Project description. Blood flow to the brain is controlled by a series of interacting complex physiological mechanisms that ensure an adequate supply at all times. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D. Simpson

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

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Adaptive Signal Processing for Dynamic Environments

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

In recent years the cost of many sensors has decreased, which combined with increased ease of use has led to a vast increase in the number of sensors being employed to measure increasingly complex environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B J Jelfs

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

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Computational imaging in low resource settings

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

The Biomedical and Astronomical Signal Processing (BASP) laboratory at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh (HWU), headed by Professor Yves Wiaux is recruiting a PhD student for research on computational imaging in low-resource settings. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Yves Wiaux

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

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A BCI-controlled soft actuated exoskeleton for tele-neurorehabilitation

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Around 1 in 6 people live in the UK with a neurological condition, and an estimated 600,000 people are diagnosed with a neurological disorder each year [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Manna, Dr Dr Azhar

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

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PhD research project on the neurophysiological bases of sensorimotor communication

University of Ferrara Center for Translational Neurophysiology of Speech and Communication (CTNSC)

Project description. At the Center for Translational Neurophysiology of Speech and Communication (CTNSC), at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), we focus our efforts in two integrated directions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A D'Ausilio, Prof luciano Fadiga

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

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Advanced brain-computer interface

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

A brain-computer interface (BCI) provides a direct communication pathway between a human brain and an external device. Using appropriate sensors and data processing algorithms, a BCI maps patterns of brain activity associated with a volitional thought onto signals suitable for communication and control. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Arvaneh

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

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Remote patient monitoring using wearable devices and AI

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated various aspects of modern life, significantly influencing the healthcare sector. Fuelled by this momentum, remote patient monitoring facilitated by mobile sensing technology is on the way to changing how patients are monitored and treated. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Sun

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

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Assessment of phototherapy with model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. . Saccharomyces cerevisiae is extensively used as model organism and is well understood from a sequencing perspective so up-regulation or down-regulation of gene expression is tractable. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Hadjiloucas, Dr E Delivopoulos

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

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Clinical assessment and prediction of outcome post shoulder joint replacement using a smart device

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

More than 8000 shoulder replacements are performed annually in the UK alone, with numbers continuing to grow. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Ellison

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

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Robotic human leg simulation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Humans are bodies; and bodies are movement. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Ellison

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

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Listen hard: monitoring effort in listening through physiological signals

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Profs. David Simpson, Stefan Bleeck. Project description. Hearing speech is usually easy, but understanding speech in noise or in poor acoustic environments can be very challenging. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D. Simpson

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

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Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Automatic Segmentation of Brain Tumours and other Intracranial Structures

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute

Interested in a rewarding career in bioengineering? Get sponsored to do life-changing research in New Zealand!. Preoperative manual segmentation of Brain tumours is an extremely time-consuming task and adds an enormous amount of Neurosurgical workload. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HA Abbasi

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

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Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. A biofilm is a robust form of bacteria colony resistant to antibiotics. They have significant impacts on a multitude of industries impacting health and industrial processes such as in food production and water security. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr G Barrett

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

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Ilmenau School of Green Electronics (ISGE)

Ilmenau University of Technology

Funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Foundation, the Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany is establishing the “Ilmenau School of Green Electronics (ISGE)” for research on the next generation of IT systems. Read more

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Fully funded PhD studentship: 2D Material enhanced ATR and Raman chips for biomedical sensing applications

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof. Senthil Murugan Ganapathy. Project description. There is an urgent need for diagnostic tools capable of swiftly delivering results directly at patients' bedsides and within doctors' practices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Ganapathy

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

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Integrating Spontaneous and Coherent Raman Scattering to Advance Analytical Capability

University of Exeter College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Supervisors. Professor Julian Moger, University of Exeter. Dr Ben Gardner, University of Exeter. Location. Physics and Astronomy, Streatham Campus, Exeter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Moger, Dr B Gardner

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

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High-bandwidth Implantable Brain Processing: From Theory to Practice.

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

I am looking for a talented and motivated PhD student to work on high-bandwidth implantable brain processing techniques (i.e. >1000 recording channels using Utah Arrays) for future generation implantable brain machine interfaces (iBMIs). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Zamani

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

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Electronic and Electrical Engineering: Fully Funded EPSRC and Swansea University PhD Scholarship: Wireless power transfer system for medical implant devices

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

Funding providers: EPSRC and Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Subject areas: Electronic and electrical engineering, physics and biomedical engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Ali

24 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Knowledge-based Design of Dental Surfaces to combat Oral Biofilms

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This 4-year BBSRC PhD studentship is a collaboration between University of Liverpool & Unilever R&D. Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Raval, Dr I Prior

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

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Towards a clinical MEG system: theoretical and practical insights into the use of optically pumped magnetometers

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that allows characterisation of human brain electrophysiology by measuring magnetic fields generated by neural currents. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Beltrachini, Prof K Murphy

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

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Investigating the Local Mode of Action of Anti-Perspirants using model systems and advanced probing techniques

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This EPSRC Case PhD studentship is a collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Unilever to understand the action of personal care products on skin at the localised chemical level. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Raval

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

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Non-linear cochlear mechanics: Models and measurements

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Ben Lineton. Project description. The mechanical response of the cochlea to sound exhibits an intriguing array of different non-linear phenomena, involving interactions across time and frequency. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Lineton

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

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Effect of dietary vitamin B supplementation on brain synaptic activity

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of B vitamins (e.g., B6, B12 and folate) for optimal physiological and neurological functioning. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Y Zheng, Prof C Williams

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

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Multimodal Control of Prosthetic Limbs/Paralysed Muscles

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

This project aims to enhance the quality of life of patients with amputees, spinal cord injury, stroke and brain injury by developing advanced control strategies for artificial limbs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Arvaneh

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

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Using Brain Computer Interface to Improve Cognitive Performance

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a non-invasive technique commonly used to measure brain activity. In this project, we aim at using EEG Biofeedback (brain-computer interface (BCI)) for improving cognitive performance (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Arvaneh

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

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We have 27 Biomedical Engineering (signal) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biomedical Engineering (signal) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 27 Biomedical Engineering (signal) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Computational neuroscience: Statistical signal processing for multivariate neuronal data, Neural computing with Spiking neural networks.

Sensor Signal Processing

Assessing blood flow control in the brain

Adaptive Signal Processing for Dynamic Environments

Computational imaging in low resource settings

A BCI-controlled soft actuated exoskeleton for tele-neurorehabilitation

PhD research project on the neurophysiological bases of sensorimotor communication

Advanced brain-computer interface

Remote patient monitoring using wearable devices and AI

Assessment of phototherapy with model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Clinical assessment and prediction of outcome post shoulder joint replacement using a smart device

Robotic human leg simulation

Listen hard: monitoring effort in listening through physiological signals

Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Automatic Segmentation of Brain Tumours and other Intracranial Structures

Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

Ilmenau School of Green Electronics (ISGE)

Fully funded PhD studentship: 2D Material enhanced ATR and Raman chips for biomedical sensing applications

Integrating Spontaneous and Coherent Raman Scattering to Advance Analytical Capability

High-bandwidth Implantable Brain Processing: From Theory to Practice.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering: Fully Funded EPSRC and Swansea University PhD Scholarship: Wireless power transfer system for medical implant devices

Knowledge-based Design of Dental Surfaces to combat Oral Biofilms

Towards a clinical MEG system: theoretical and practical insights into the use of optically pumped magnetometers

Investigating the Local Mode of Action of Anti-Perspirants using model systems and advanced probing techniques

Non-linear cochlear mechanics: Models and measurements

Effect of dietary vitamin B supplementation on brain synaptic activity

Multimodal Control of Prosthetic Limbs/Paralysed Muscles

Using Brain Computer Interface to Improve Cognitive Performance

We have 27 Biomedical Engineering (signal) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biomedical Engineering (signal) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 27 Biomedical Engineering (signal) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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