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We have 52 satellite PhD Research Projects 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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Getting up to speed with satellite broadband

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: Prof G Fairhurst, Dr R Secchi

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

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Unlocking the Future of High-Capacity Ground-to-Satellite Communications

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr. Kyle Bottrill, Dr. Yongmin Jung, and Prof. Periklis Petropoulos . Project Description. High-capacity ground-to-satellite communications have long relied on microwaves for data transmission, as they have since the very first communications satellites were launched. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Bottril

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

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Silicon Photonics for Space Optics Technologies

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Milos Nedeljkovic and Professor David Thomson . Project description. Space is a new but inevitable frontier for Silicon Photonics technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nedeljkovic

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

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Modelling and Analysis Methods for Satellite Aerodynamics in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)

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

Operation of spacecraft in very low Earth orbits (VLEO), those below 450 km in altitude, is becoming more commonplace. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H. Crisp, Dr P Roberts

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

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Autonomous Data-Driven Modelling for Advanced Satellite Constellation Management

UNSW Canberra Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents New Zealand Citizens Preference is given to international students currently studying in Australia, all nationalities are welcome to apply. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LQ Qiao

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

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PhD Studentship in Geospatial Engineering: Smart Earth Observation Satellite Constellation

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Award summary. 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,622 (2023/24 UKRI rate) and includes a generous research training support grant. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JM Mills

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

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Mapping solar PV potential for existing buildings stocks in the UK by deep learning of satellite and aerial images data

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Project Abstract. We are seeking an ambitious PhD candidate to join a cutting-edge research project aiming to map the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential for existing building stocks in the UK through the application of deep learning on satellite and aerial image data. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Deng

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

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Application of Satellite Medium Access Control Principles to Underwater Acoustic Communication Networks

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Acoustic waves are widely accepted as the most suitable means of communicating underwater, since radio waves suffer from severe attenuation through water. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P D Mitchell

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

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Integrated High Altitude Platform: LEO Satellite Mega-Constellations for Next Generation Non-Terrestrial Networks

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

LEO satellite mega constellations promise to revolutionise wireless connectivity in many areas of the world. However, they have a fundamental drawback in that conventional cellular user equipment cannot be used directly. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Grace

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

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Study of ionospheric propagation disturbances

University of Bath Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Forte

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

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Motion Planning in Autonomous Robots

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

Supervisor: Prof W Holderbaum

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

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Concept Mission Design for Hex-Sats to detect biological agents from VLEO

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Alexander Wittig, Dr Minkwan Kim. Project description. In this PhD, we will develop a complete mission concept for satellites to detect the release of biological agents on the ground through constant monitoring from space. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Wittig

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Airborne Quantum Key Distribution and Free Space Optical Communications.

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure encryption key sharing protocol that addresses potential vulnerabilities in encryption key sharing and encrypted data storage. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Donaldson

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Practical Quantum Communications

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

About the project. This co-funded studentship with Rhea Activity Space (RSA) is to explore areas of practical quantum communications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Donaldson

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 52 satellite PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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