Dr C Diels
Applications accepted all year round
Self-Funded PhD Students Only
About the Project
Congratulations on taking your first steps toward a Research Degree with Coventry’s Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing. As an ambitious and innovative University, we’re investing an initial £100m into our new research strategy, ‘Excellence with Impact’. Through original approaches from world-leading experts, we’re aiming for our research to make a tangible difference to the way we live. As a research student you are an integral part of Coventry’s lively and diverse research community and contribute to our reputation for excellence. With our exceptional facilities and superb support mechanisms you are afforded every opportunity for academic success.
The project
Driving simulation is predicated on the assumption that the behaviour displayed in the simulator corresponds to that in the real world, referred to as behavioural validity. Despite the fact that this form of validity is a prerequisite for any research tool, only few driving simulators have been validated in such a way. This project will explore the various aspects of validity using the new modular driving simulator facility at Coventry University. Validity may not only refer to actual driving behaviour, but also driver-vehicle interactions, as well as the user-experience. In addition, the research will also address the often ignored requirement of reliability, the degree to which it produces similar results under consistent conditions. The project will interact with other research centres in the UK and abroad for cross-site comparisons.
About the Centre/Department
Our research in Mobility & Transport works across our faculties and focuses on the design and engineering of future transport systems, including the growing influence of the internet and connectivity. The focus is on inclusive, sustainable and safe transport integrating the strongest research elements in design and engineering. Future transport systems have a number of high level aims including ambitions to totally eliminate road fatalities, to eliminate congestion, to provide users with seamless integrated and connected transport systems, to eliminate emissions and to develop vehicles and systems that use lightweight, efficient and recycled materials.
Successful applicants
-A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the Project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average.
-In the event of a first degree classification of less than 2:1, a Masters Degree in a relevant subject area will be considered as an equivalent. The Masters must have been attained with overall marks at merit level (60%). In addition, the dissertation or equivalent element in the Masters must also have been attained with a mark at merit level (60%).
-the potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a three-year period of study
-a minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS overall minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component)
Additionally
-knowledge and/or experience in Human Factors (engineering) or related social sciences
-a good knowledge of experimental design and statistics
-experience of (or a willingness to quickly learn) software packages STIsim and NVIDIA Automotive.
Eligibility & application procedure
Application Procedure:
Application information can be found in our how to apply section. Before completing the application please contact Dr. Cyriel Diels (cc'ing [Email Address Removed] when you do) for an initial informal discussion about the opportunity.
Eligibility:
All UK/EU/International students are eligible to apply that meet the academic requirements, the eligibility criteria can be found at http://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-students/research-entry-criteria/?id=88841
Funding Notes
Eligibility: UK/EU/International
Award Details: No award (Self-funding)
Duration: Full Time 3 years (Starting May)
Application deadline: Ongoing
Informal enquiries are essential before application; contact Dr. Cyriel Diels to discuss this opportunity.