This PhD research project seeks to address some of the most pressing issues facing the telecommunications industry today, including energy consumption and e-waste. The deployment of 5G networks has led to a proliferation of network devices, products, services, applications, and businesses. However, billions of people worldwide are still offline, mainly due to the unavailability of affordable internet services and personal devices.
The project aims to develop sustainable and affordable consumer electronics for beyond 5G and 6G networks, leveraging the potential of B5G/6G connections to reduce e-waste and energy consumption while increasing accessibility. The research will explore how the development of sustainable and affordable consumer electronics can support this economic revolution and environmental challenges, leading to a paradigm shift in the consumer electronics (CE) industry.
The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research to develop an edge computing as a service ecosystem for next-generation consumer electronics. This research will involve a combination of theoretical and empirical analyses alongside the development of the new consumer electronic ecosystem with exploiting enhanced ultra reliable low latency wireless communication link, with the goal of producing a PhD thesis that will make a significant contribution to the field. The thesis will focus on the development of the edge computing as a service ecosystem for next-generation consumer electronics, exploring how it can be utilized to reduce energy consumption and e-waste while increasing accessibility.
The project will involve the development of innovative solutions to address the challenges facing the telecommunications industry, including the development of sustainable materials, energy-efficient designs, and scalable business models. The candidate will work closely with leading researchers in the field, collaborating with industry partners and stakeholders to develop practical solutions that can be implemented in real-world settings.
The research will have a significant impact on the telecommunications industry, contributing to the development of sustainable and affordable consumer electronics for beyond 5G and 6G networks. The findings of the research will be disseminated through academic publications and presentations at conferences and events, ensuring that they reach a wide audience of researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers.
For further information regarding the project or an informal discussion please contact Director of Studies, Prof Mohammed Patwary [Email Address Removed]
Applications
To apply for the PhD Research Studentship applicants must hold a first class/distinction at Master and/or Bachelor level of study.
Applications to include one identified project, a full CV (including 2 referee names and contact details), transcripts and a letter of application outlining the motivation for applying (maximum of 2 pages). Applicants from outside UK must provide evidence of English Language requirement as stated in https://www.wlv.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/
Application submission deadline is 10:00am BST 19 June 2023 to [Email Address Removed]
A shortlist of candidates will be prepared from the pool of applicants, in line with Faculty of Science and Engineering Post Graduate Research (PGR) studentship selection criteria, who will be invited to attend an interview with a panel of academic staff, week commencing 26 June 2023.
Following this process all successful candidates will be notified to enrol in July 2023 on a PhD degree programme. The studentship award will include tuition fees at home level for the first three years of full-time study including any write-up period fees and research support fees.
For further information on fees https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/funding-costs-fees-and-support/fees-and-costs/research-fees/
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to individual Director of Studies mentioned above.
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