gait PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 16 gait PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Graduate Training Assistant (GTA) PHD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Validation and utility of wearable sensors to assess locomotion in early childhood.

Sheffield Hallam University Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1st October 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Penitente

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Characterising gait dysfunction during free-living to tailor rehabilitation prescription and response to treatment

University of Strathclyde Department of Biomedical Engineering

Our multi-disciplinary rehabilitation research group (Biomedical Engineering Dept.) is pioneering a technology enriched approach to rehabilitation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Kerr, Dr C C Childs

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Remote Gait Evaluation for People with Parkinson’s Disease

University of Liverpool School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science

Our multidisciplinary team focuses on research that has impact on the world around us and makes real difference to the quality of life of people living in our society. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Lakany, Dr K D'Aout, Dr A Macerollo

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

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Development of a new muscle mechanics model - mechanics of lower limb muscles during gait

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The goal of this project is to build a new model of muscle contraction called the Active Spring Muscle Model (ASMM) and to verify the model in human gait mechanics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S-H Yeo

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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User-Centric Privacy-by-Design AI-based Adaptive Access Control in a HealthCare Robot for the Elderly

Sheffield Hallam University Computing and Informatics

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JW Wang, Dr J Marchang, Prof A Di Nuovo

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Biomechanics and wearable sensors

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. Movement analysis and recording in humans has been confined to dedicated gait and motion capture facilities, but this only records movements for a single part of one day in an unusual environment. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W Harwin, Prof F Hwang

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

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Embodiment of Robotic tail - Can we walk like a T-Rex?

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. Individuals skilled in using tools for sports, arts, and culinary activities might experience notable alterations in their bodily self-perception. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Prof W Harwin

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

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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities in Sport and Exercise Sciences

London South Bank University

Are you passionate about Sport and Exercise Sciences and eager to advance your research career? London South Bank University is pleased to offer self-funded PhD opportunities in Sport and Exercise Sciences for motivated and talented qualified individuals. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Muscle function during running

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The anatomy of the legs is complex with multiple muscles that are (anatomically) capable of flexing and extending the limb joints. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G N Askew, Dr J Usherwood

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Targeting systemic inflammation to treat joint pain

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the commonest arthritis and affects >530 million people globally; prevalent cases increased 113% since 1990. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Conaghan, Dr S Kingsbury

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Improving hip replacement surgery for at risk patient cohort

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

More than 10% of the UK population aged over 45 have hip osteoarthritis and there are nearly 100,000 total hip replacement (THR) surgeries performed every year. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R K Wilcox, Dr S Williams, Dr A Jones, Prof A Redmond

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Urokinase-plasminogen activator as a target to block osteoarthritic cartilage destruction

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the major causes of disability globally, which is particularly significant in an ageing population. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Wilkinson

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

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Human Motion Analysis using Computer Vision and Deep Learning

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Analysis of human motion is implicitly or explicitly required in many areas such as healthcare, sports, video surveillance, body-based user interfaces and computer games and animation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Makris

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

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Locomotion and navigation strategies for quadrupedal robots

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

Robotic systems can be used in remote or hazardous environments to perform tasks that would be harmful for human beings. Several modes of locomotion are available, but the majority of surface-based robots use either wheels or legs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BD Davison, Dr LL La Spada

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

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We have 16 gait PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

gait PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 16 gait PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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