Communications Engineering (digital) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 19 Communications Engineering (digital) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Next Generation SDR Techniques for Millimetre Wave Systems

University of Sheffield Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

Applications are invited for PhD candidates on the themes described below, as part of The University of Sheffield’s Communications Research Group and EPSRC National Millimetre Wave Measurement Laboratory. Read more

Supervisor: Mr E Ball

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

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Sensor Fusion and management in Autonomous Airborne Platforms

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Sensor networks, sensor fusion and management techniques address key challenges in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hopgood, Prof M Davies

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Data-Driven Computational Sensing and Imaging

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Today's state-of-the-art imaging and sensing rely as much on computation as they do on sensor hardware. Furthermore, computational sensing and imaging is increasingly exploiting data-driven and machine learning solutions to enhance performance and develop novel hardware/software co-designed sensing systems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Davies, Dr J Hopgood

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Causal Machine Learning in Aerospace PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This PhD project will investigate the recent field of study of Causal Machine Learning, which aims to modify and augment Machine Learning by using Causal Analysis techniques as a way to solve its limitations. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W Guo, Dr MA Arana-Catania

24 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Cyber Security for Active and Flexible Networks (Cyber-SAFEN)

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

The electricity network serves as the interface between distributed generation, active demand and local flexibility market, and digital substations are enablers for the network power flow to be controlled and directed safely and securely. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Li, Prof Z Hu

1 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Gesture-Agnostic Radar-Based Hand Tracking for VR/AR Systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Shelly Vishwakarma. Project description. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are rapidly becoming integral to our digital experiences, necessitating the need for interfaces that are both non-intrusive and safeguard user privacy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Vishwakarma

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

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Peer-sourcing AI agents for future network autonomy

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

All connected services across emergent edge-computing devices will run directly or indirectly from the future 6G wireless ecosystems (e.g., unmanned automotive/ship, digital twins, extended reality, etc.) In 2025, the 5G will cover more than 50% of total wireless media revenue and this grows up to about 80% in 2028. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Ko

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

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Cyber Risk Impact Awareness System Tool (Cyber-RIAST)

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

The smart grid is rapidly evolving and merging with digital and information communication technologies (ICT) systems, resulting in an interconnected cyber-physical energy system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Li, Prof Z Hu

1 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of a Wireless Sensor for Measuring Water Storage in Glaciers

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

PROJECT OVERVIEW. An exciting opportunity to develop a new instrument to study water storage in glaciers. You should have either a background in engineering or environmental science, but with a keen enthusiasm to design, build and field-test an instrument that will need to work in a harsh environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Prior-Jones, Dr A Mason-Jones, Dr J Lees, Dr L Bagshaw

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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CDT-QTE: Nonreciprocal quantum metasurfaces for next generation telecommunication systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Sajjad Taravati, Dr Jize Yan. Project description: This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Taravati

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of broadband electronic warfare sensors for signal detection and direction finding

University of Adelaide Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian & New Zealand Citizens. Industry partner and funding body SRC Aus Pty. Ltd. Defence Trailblazer. Program of study available Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with the University of Adelaide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Trong

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

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Exploitation of Full-Duplex Capability in Underwater Acoustic Communication Networks at the Medium Access Control Layer

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Full-duplex has the potential to double the capacity of point-to-point communication links, but these benefits can only be fully realised in communication networks through development of a suitable medium access control layer. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P D Mitchell

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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Novel E2E mechanisms for mobile devices

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

Using several messenger applications like Signal where data are not backed up or stored reduces the chance of messages being accessed, but the main problem of the data being created and consumed in cleartext on end devices remains. Read more

Supervisor: Prof LM Maglaras

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

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Model-based Approach for Prognostics Health Management (PHM) for Fusion Reactors

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The University of York is at the forefront of transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, bringing about a revolution in the design and operation of systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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

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Explainable AI for Safety Critical Engineering Systems

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The University of York is at the forefront of transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI. Our pioneering work is revolutionizing the design of complex systems by harnessing the power of data. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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

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Human Interaction with Low-Speed Autonomous Vehicles

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The University of York is embarking on ground-breaking research that focuses on data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and optimized through data. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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

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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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Blockchain Technology and Smart Contracts for the Security of Internet of Things and Wireless Communications

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Applied Computing

The broadcast nature of Wi-Fi has made the wireless access open to new forms of cyber attacks against the IEEE 802.11 standard protocol. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Ghafir

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

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We have 19 Communications Engineering (digital) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Communications Engineering (digital) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 19 Communications Engineering (digital) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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