Prof E Guara
No more applications being accepted
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
Reducing energy consumption of wireless sensor nodes extends battery life and/or enables the use of energy harvesting and makes feasible many applications that might otherwise be impossible due to cost or maintenance requirements. The area of low-power long-lived sensor-based systems has seen many developments over the past few years, with a proliferation of sensor network deployments that provide a basis for studying network longevity and the development of solutions to address component failures.
This interdisciplinary project – crossing engineering and computer science - focuses on developing and testing solutions for extending the life of sensor networks that have been designed to monitor the utility and efficacy of energy interventions in several refugee camps (from mobile lanterns to micro-grids).
Depending on your background, the project will have a variable weight on theoretical and/or practical contributions to the field of computer science.
Coventry University
Coventry University (CU) is inviting applications from suitably-qualified graduates for a fully-funded PhD studentship (part of the CU Global Challenges Research programme) working to understand energy needs and providing new technical solutions for displaced populations in Rwanda and Nepal.
This Studentship will be based within an EPSRC-funded project called HEED-Refugee. The successful applicant will be investigating sensors and server failure modes in wireless networked sensor systems in refugee camps. You will develop both theoretical and practical solutions for preserving network life. These solutions will account for the application level data needs and the viability of the deployed network as an informational decision-enabling tool in specific real-life settings.
You will work within an interdisciplinary team of scientists, project collaborators and fellow doctoral researchers who are exploring ways to provide better energy solutions for refugees.
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive comprehensive research training including technical, personal and professional skills, and will have the opportunity to undertake field work in refugee camps in Rwanda and Nepal.
All researchers at Coventry University (from PhD to Professor) are part of the Doctoral College and Centre for Research Capability and Development, which provides support with high-quality training and career development activities.
Entry requirements
Entry criteria for applicants to PHD
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.
PLUS
• the potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a 3.5 years
• a minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS overall minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component)
For further details see: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-students/making-an-application/
Candidate Specification
• A relevant degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar
• Strong and proven programming skills---essential
• Understanding of wireless network protocols and principles - essential
• Demonstrable experience with embedded/wireless systems programming---essential
• Working knowledge of electronic systems design/implementation---desirable
• Working knowledge of machine learning---desirable
• Demonstrable experience with data analysis and data processing principles and tools---desirable
How to Apply
To find out more about the project please contact Professor Elena Gaura [Email Address Removed].
To apply on line please visit: https://pgrplus.coventry.ac.uk/
All applications require full supporting documentation, a covering letter, plus a 2000-word supporting statement showing how the applicant’s expertise and interests are relevant to the project.
Funding Notes
All Coventry University Global Challenges Research Studentships include £15,000 bursary plus tuition fees - UK/EU/International.