We have 195 Edinburgh Napier University, School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the ever-growing network of physical objects such as smart devices, vehicles, buildings and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity that enable these objects to interact autonomously and intelligently. Read more

Supervisor: Prof X Liu

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

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Mathematical modelling of transmission and worldwide distribution of neglected zoonotic diseases

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Neglected zoonotic diseases associated with farms are infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans and are often overlooked or underprioritized in low-resource agricultural settings. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr N Wheelhouse

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

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A zero-carbon hydrogen fuelled compression ignition engine for heavyduty transport applications

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Heavy-duty applications (e.g., long haul trucks, container/tanker/bulk carrier ships etc) are notoriously challenging to decarbonize. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr F Kahwash

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

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Behavioural Analysis for Ransomware and Extortion-based Attack Detection

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Edinburgh Napier University’s Cyber Security and Forensics Research Group focuses on applied research in areas of threat analysis and detection, digital forensic triage, trust, identity and cryptography, and has had successful real world impact with several spin-out companies. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof RM McFarlane

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

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Autonomous Underwater Vehicle with multi-sensors prototype for underwater onsite monitoring

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Maritime activities remain a crucial factor to the economy with high expectations for future growth. According to the United Nation, there are more than three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Kerrouche

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

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Optical fiber sensors for overhead conductor line sag monitoring in smart grid

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Electrical energy can be transferred from power plants to consumers via overhead power lines. With the advancement in sensors and communication technologies, traditional power systems have undergone a transformation towards smart grid systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Kerrouche

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

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Communication Efficiency for Federated Learning in Critical Infrastructure

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Federated learning is a machine learning approach that enables multiple parties to collaborate in developing a shared model while safeguarding the distribution and privacy of their data. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Moradpoor

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

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Addressing Scalability Issues in Federated Learning for Critical Infrastructure

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Federated learning is a machine learning approach that enables multiple parties to collaborate in developing a shared model while safeguarding the distribution and privacy of their data. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Moradpoor

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

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3D forming of cellulosic biopolymer materials using electrohydrodynamic atomisation

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Three-dimensional forming refers to the fabrication of structure through layer-by-layer deposition of material using a printer head, a nozzle or other printing techniques. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Sun

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

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Recycling Polymeric based Composites for Construction Application

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

In the UK, glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) contributes to 75,000 tons end of life waste in addition to 6,200 tons of production waste. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Shyha

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

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Manufacture of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using Electroless Co Deposition

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) are promising energy technology devices for the highly efficient conversion of chemical to electrical energy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Shearer

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

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Smart Multi-Sensor Instrument for Personalized Assessment of Gait and Stability in Elderly and Frail Individuals

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

This research project aims to design, develop, and evaluate a smart multi-sensor instrument capable of personalized gait and stability assessments. Read more

Supervisor: Prof H Yu

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

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Intelligent and Privacy-preserving security solutions for IoT networks

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Over the past decade, several cyber security attacks have made the headlines targeting several sectors and causing irreversible damage on both the financial and social fronts. Read more

Supervisors: Dr IW Wadhaj, Dr BG Ghaleb

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

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Alloyed metallic grain control and tribological characterization

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Metallic material properties can be attributed to various mechanisms such as grain refinement and precipitation hardening. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Shearer

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

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Intelligent & Privacy-preserving security solutions for Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs)

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs) have gained increasing popularity and significance within the broader context of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Read more

Supervisors: Dr IW Wadhaj, Dr CTT Thomson

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

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We have 195 Edinburgh Napier University, School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Edinburgh Napier University, School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 195 Edinburgh Napier University, School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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