Developing a new drug in the UK typically takes 10 to 15 years and costs around £1.15 billion. Despite the investment, about 90% of drug candidates fail in clinical trials. Read more
The University of York is at the forefront of transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI. Our pioneering work is revolutionizing the design of complex systems by harnessing the power of data. Read more
Research Group:
School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
This project aims to develop innovative instruments for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) equipped with sensors capable of reliably detecting blood vessels in deep tissues. Read more
This full-time DPhil (PhD) post at the Botnar Institute, NDORMS, University of Oxford, will use cutting edge biomaterial and biological characterisation methods to investigate the tissue response to a novel knee ligament implant in vivo and ex vivo. Read more
As urban populations continue to grow, cities face increasing challenges in managing network traffic, including congestion, resource allocation, and infrastructure maintenance. Read more
Current thermal runaway monitoring in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) primarily relies on physical parameter such as internal temperature and short circuit. Read more
Supervisory team. Prof Ian Williams, Prof Peter Shaw. Hospital waste management is an important environmental and public safety issue, due to the infectious, toxic or hazardous nature of the waste. Read more
Accessing and manipulating objects in confined spaces poses major challenges in robotics, yet these capabilities are crucial across many fields. Read more
This project will study hardware-based approaches to control X-ray scatter in high energy XCT systems assemblies using a novel beamstop array design to estimate the scattered signal. . Read more
Research Group:
School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Soft-bodied continuum robots (SCRs) offer a valuable alternative to traditional rigid-link robotic systems due to their ability to operate with enhanced safety within complex, confined environments. Read more
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Organ on a Chip Technology (COaCT). Up to 16 fully funded 4-year studentships available, supervisors are named with each project. Read more
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
Within Cheshire & Merseyside over 1,000 individuals a year are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, with some central city wards having 4 times the UK average. Read more
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