EPSRC DTP PhD Studentship (SPRU) 2023 - Responsible omni-channel cold chain: Eco-labels and analytics to ensure better resilience of perishable products

The proposed multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral research project aims to ensure responsible packaging and handling of essential food and pharmaceutical products in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak, by using safer packaging technology standards, data driven model and artificial intelligence techniques in the cold chain system. The major objective of the studentship is to carry out ground-level field research with stakeholders in order to validate the developed packaging standards, data driven model and methodologies, and to refine the model with stakeholder support. Full project details available here.

Eligibility:

·        Applicants must hold, or expect to hold, at least a UK upper second class degree (or non-UK equivalent qualification) and

·        Master's degree in Science and Technology Policy Studies, or a closely-related area.

·        Please note that this year, the award is open to UK students only.

Procedure

·        Apply online for a full time PhD in Technology and Innovation Management using our step-by-step guide here.

·        You need to write a proposal, of about 8 pages in length, for PhD applications. See here for details. You find details of our entry requirements here.

·        Please clearly state in the funding section of your application form that you are applying for the EPSRC DTP 2023 under the supervision of Prof Nachiappan Subramanian, Dr Sam Roscoe and Prof Alan B Dolton.

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