We have 4,674 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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Plasma-based gas conversion into value-added chemicals

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Plasma and fusion science and technologies

Plasmas are promising technology for the conversion of gases such as CO2, CH4 or N2 into more valuable ones, e.g. CO (starting material for alcohols and hydrocarbons), H2 (clean fuel applications) and NH3 (fertilisers). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Wagenaars

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

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Real-time Networked based Musical Interaction in virtual immersive environments

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Communication Technologies

There is a high demand for making and consuming live music over networked based systems. Virtual recording studios, performance venues and rehearsal spaces are within our technological grasp, bridging gaming technologies, low latency networking and immersive audio strategies. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Kearney

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

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Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger

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

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Robotic human leg simulation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

Humans are bodies; and bodies are movement. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Ellison

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

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Sonars for precise underwater autonomous vehicle (AUV) navigation.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Communication Technologies

There is a great interest in underwater autonomous vehicles (AUVs) and currently many companies develop AUVs for multiple applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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Studying strong interaction with polarised probes

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Nuclear Physics

The focus of this project is to exploit the world’s leading electromagnetic (EM) beam facility (MAMI) to elucidate the fundamental nature of hadrons, nuclei and nuclear matter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bashkanov, Prof D Watts, Dr N Zachariou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Towards developing novel actuation method of soft robotic devices towards medical applications

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

Beating-heart procedures represent a less invasive alternative to standard open-heart surgery with fewer perioperative complications, and shorter recovery time. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Chauhan

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Novel Proprioceptive Skins for Enhanced Human-Robot Interaction

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The human skin is a marvel of biological engineering, equipped with an intricate network of billions of sensory receptors in the form of nerve cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

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

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Novel Multi-axis MEMs Force Sensors for Robotic Applications

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Robots heavily rely on sensors to interact with their environment. Among these sensors, multi-axis force sensors play a pivotal role in enabling robots to safely interact with objects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr BJ Jamil

31 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD studentship – Transport, Accessibility and the Built Environment

Newcastle University School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape

Award summary . The studentship covers home tuition fees and an annual stipend of £19,237 (for 2024/5, with a +2.9% annual increase) for 3 years, with fieldwork and conference expenses of £2500. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof GV Vigar

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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

Research Group: Plasma and fusion science and technologies

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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Mathematical Tools for Analysing Binding Kinetics in Biosensors

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The history of biosensors exhibits an outstanding range of examples of simple ideas leading to revolutionary break-throughs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Nasr Esfahani, Dr J Bissell

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

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Machine learning in underwater acoustic communication modems

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Communication Technologies

Machine learning is an approach that is useful when a practical optimisation problem is difficult to describe precisely. This approach has found multiple applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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Large Language models for Maintenance Optimisation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The University of York is embarking on transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and operated. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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

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We have 4,674 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 4,674 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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