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Emotion Recognition for Intelligent Human Computer Interaction
Brunel University London Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Emotion is a complex thing for human beings. It can reflect the mental and cognitive state of the person. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Meng
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Examining the mechanical behaviour of human skin under loading
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
This project will build on previous research within the department to measure the mechanical response of human skin and near-surface human tissue systems to normal and shear loading. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Carre, Prof R Lewis
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Development of biofidelic test-beds for assessing human interactions
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
Many studies that assess products’ physical interactions with people (e.g. friction of skin, transmission of vibration) require human subject testing. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Carre, Prof R Lewis, Dr J Rongong
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Human Grip of Hand-Held Objects
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
Understanding human grip is one of the most important factors in the design of many hand-held consumer products (e.g. tools, devices). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Carre, Prof R Lewis
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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PhD studentship in Engineering/Physics/Neuroscience/Medicine/Maths to work on Imaging brain and nerve function with Electrical Impedance Tomography.
University College London Department of Medical Physics & Bioengineering
Background. Electrical Impedance Tomography is a new medical imaging method which enables images of the internal electrical impedance of a subject to be produced with arrays or external electrodes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Holder, Dr K aristovich
 24 January 2021 PhD Research Project

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Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This supervisor does not yet know if funding is available for this project, or they intend to apply for external funding once a suitable candidate is selected. Applications are welcome - please see project details for further information.

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PhD Studentship: Contact Between Human Skin and Bionic Limbs: Numerical Studies and Experimental Validation with a Biomechanical Approach
Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Application details. Reference number. FP-RM-2020. Start date of studentship. 01 April 2021. Closing date of advert. 19 Feb 2021. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Maiti
 19 February 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Intelligent human-machine interaction for engineering design
University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: Computational Engineering and Design
Supervisory Team. Dr. D.J.J. Toal & Prof. A.J. Keane. Project description. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Toal
 31 August 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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Tribology of the Human Foot - Avoiding Slips and Falls
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
Bare foot slips cause a number of serious accidents each year, either in the home environment or at, for example, leisure centres. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Lewis, Prof M Carre
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Studentship: Improving Manufacturing Defect Detection in Aerospace using Novel AI/Machine Learning and Digital-twin Concepts
Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Application details. Reference number. SAM21/05. Start date of studentship. 01 Oct 2021. Closing date of advert. 19 Feb 2021. Interview date. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Kalawsky
 19 February 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Upper limb biomechanical modelling and movement analysis based on inertial sensors
Aberdeen University School of Engineering
Clinical movement analysis provides quantitative information on patients with movement disorders in order to aid clinical decision making when managing their conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Chadwick, Dr D Blana, Dr A Starkey
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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EPS2021/29: Design of a collaborative parallel robot
Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Heriot-Watt University has now created scholarship opportunities in the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences for 2021-22. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Kong
 14 February 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Better Air-quality, Free Energy, Environmental Sustainability and Higher Animal Productivity; Four Birds with One Stone (RENU21/EE/MCE/BAYATI)
Northumbria University Faculty of Engineering and Environment
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities (ReNU)is a collaborative doctoral training programme run by the Universities of Northumbria, Newcastle and Durham. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Bayati
 24 January 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Modelling subretinal injections to improve delivery of treatment for age-related eye diseases
University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease
This opportunity will remain open until the position has been filled. Training. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr VR Kearns, Dr B Geraghty, Dr A Abass, Prof D Steel
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Exploring the Use of Computational Techniques to Support Creativity in Design Engineering
University of Liverpool School of Engineering
Background. Creativity plays a significant role in design engineering. Design engineers need to possess highly creative thinking skills comparing with many other disciplines. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Han
 1 February 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Manipulation Modelling
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
This projects builds on another recent project to model human hand interactions with packaging. The use of finite element techniques will be used to further develop a human hand model with key features to show how loading, dimensions and grip affect the forces the hand joints experience. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Rowson
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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