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We have 101 Control Systems PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
Control Systems PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
We have 101 Control Systems PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
PhD students in Control Systems study the way that devices are managed, commanded and regulated using control loops. Control systems are used in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and aviation.
What is it like to do a PhD in Control Systems?
A PhD in Control Systems will have you using numerical and analytical methods to improve the performance of control systems. You will be using mathematical models to describe the dynamics of complex systems and contribute to research in areas like robotics and satellite guidance.
Some popular research topics in Control Systems are:
- Robot motion control
- Traffic engineering
- Satellite guidance
- Linear systems and control theory
If you are interested in working on similar topics, here are some example research topics in Control Systems that you could consider:
- Computational methods in feedback control design
- Optimisation and its application to control systems
- Stability and asymptotic analysis of nonlinear systems
- Control of nonlinear systems
- Robust control of uncertain systems
You may also attend conferences and publish papers to help you expand your knowledge on your field of research. You will be required to submit a thesis to be defended during your viva in the final year of your PhD.
You will also be provided with access to facilities like a fully-equipped lab that you can use for your research.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for a PhD in Control Systems is usually a 2:1 Bachelors degree in a related subject, though a Masters may sometimes be required. You will also be expected to show some proficiency in the language of instruction at your university.
PhD in Control Systems funding options
In the UK, a PhD in Control Systems is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). They offer fully-funded studentships along with a monthly stipend. If you are awarded a PhD studentship, you will receive the funding automatically provided you complete the research project asked of you.
PhD in Control Systems careers
A PhD in Control Systems can help you prepare for a career in research, development and innovation. You might also consider a career in academia or in consulting.
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PhD in Engineering - Semiconductor Detector Based In-situ Beta Detection at Nuclear Decommissioning Sites
James Watt School of Engineering of the University of Glasgow is seeking a highly motivated graduate to undertake an exciting 3.5-year PhD project entitled ‘Semiconductor Detector Based In-situ Beta Detection at Nuclear Decommissioning Sites’ within the Systems, Power and Energy research group. Read more
Contribution to Estimation and Control Designs for Constrained Impulsive Nonlinear Systems Applied to Tumour Growth Process
Supervisory Team. Dr. Zehor Belkhatir, Prof. Matthew Turner. Project description. Impulsive control systems (ICS) have received great attention in the last decade in a wide range of applications, especially biomedical applications for which cancer treatment is a particular example. Read more
EPSRC supported EngD: Developing methods for Big Data capture in support of the Digital Twin for Investment Casting Shelling Operations
The manufacture of single crystal turbine components via investment casting is critical to the efficiency of the modern jet turbine. Read more
Next Generation of Low Power Wireless Communication for Internet of Things
Internet of Things greatly extends coverage area that human being is able to perceive, access, and even control. By connecting various “Things” to the Internet, the physical world is possible to be measured and managed as needed. Read more
Fully-funded PhD Studentship in Likelihood and impact of severe space weather events on the resilience of nuclear power and safeguards monitoring
The risks posed by space weather are faced globally and can only be monitored effectively with a globally distributed network of monitors and validated models. Read more
Data-Driven robust and optimal smart grid control
Reference number. SCEBE/21S/016/IK. Aim and Scope. Smart grids refer to electricity networks that enable a two-way flow of electricity and data with digital communication links to help detect, react and pro-act to changes in demand and other issues. Read more
Multiple sensor data Integration and analytics for directed energy deposition additive manufacturing (DED-AM) processes and systems PhD
We are looking for a motivated candidate to pursue PhD based on a project entitled “Multiple sensor data integration analytics for directed energy deposition… Read more
[UoM / IISc Joint Award] Bio-inspired Multi-Robot Coordination in a Dynamic Unstructured Environment
A multi-robot system consists of a team of aerial and land robots. Dynamic cooperative control of such multi-robot systems is a challenging problem of wide scientific interest. Read more
Active sensing and inference for robotic environment mapping
Both hazardous contaminations and anthropogenic emissions are closely intertwined with public health and long-term climate change. Read more
Digital Twin Control of Manufacturing Operations
The future of machining lies in the fully autonomous machine tool. New technologies must be developed that predict, sense and action intelligent decisions autonomously. Read more
Enabling flexibility in low-carbon electricity systems
Our electricity system needs to continuously match supply to demand. To achieve real-time demand and supply balance, electricity must be transported from where it is generated to where it is needed. Read more
Data-driven decision-support methods to balance electricity systems
The PhD project will bring transformative change to decision-support tools currently used to balance the Great British (GB) electricity system. Read more
Join Our Team and Shape the Future: Exciting PhD Projects in AI, Control Systems, Data science, and Robotics
Do you want to become a trained talent? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects? Join our team at Leeds Beckett University and be a part of our mission to advance data science, artificial intelligence and control system design. Read more
Investigating cyber-physical power system resilience and operation
Are you interested in studying in a World Top 100 university and a Russell Group university in the UK? We are seeking to appoint a funded PhD student in the area of electrical power and energy systems. Read more
Quantifying Ionomer Distributions in PEM Fuel Cell and Electrolyser Electrodes using Secondary Electron Hyperspectral Imaging
Passionate about transforming our energy system, machine learning and electron microscopy? This is your chance of enabling novel R&D on materials for generation/use of “green” hydrogen. Read more