University of Strathclyde Computer Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Data/Information for sustainable development

Data and information form the foundation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof GC Chowdhury

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

A taste of home: Exploring migrating food heritage and food information practices

What food makes us feel at home? What makes a food recipe authentic offline and online?. Food is a basic human need, a source of nutrients to support life and growth, and a key component in shaping our culture, identity and belonging. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Innocenti

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

Technologies for optogenetic neural interfacing

Supervisors: Prof K Mathieson, Dr SS Sakata

The ability to express light-sensitive proteins (opsins) in neurons, in a genetically-targeted fashion, has helped transform our understanding of how the brain functions. Read more

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Photo-chemical adaptive integrated circuits for next generation neuromorphic computing

Supervisors: Prof M Strain, Dr J Porte-Parera

Neuromorphic computing, i.e., an approach to information processing inspired in basic morphology and working principles of the brain, is a rapidly growing area of research due to the availability of high-speed hardware and need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems across a wide range of applications. Read more

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Neuromorphic photonic-electronic integrated circuits for fast and efficient SPIKE-based information PROcessing (SPIKEPRO)

Supervisors: Dr A Hurtado, Dr J Porte-Parera

The human brain is exceptional at performing highly complex tasks fast and efficiently. Hence, neuromorphic (brain-like) information processing is receiving increasing research interest for use in novel computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) hardware. Read more

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Innovative and manufacturable approaches to exploiting low cost-per-Watt diode-laser pumping of Ti:sapphire

Supervisors: Prof A Kemp, Dr J Hastie

Summary of Project. Titanium sapphire lasers are an enabling scientific and industrial tool across applications from biological imaging to quantum technologies. Read more

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Using the electronic frailty index (eFI) to redefine deprescribing in Scotland.

Background to the project. Frailty is a critical concept and a key contributor to overall global ageing and impacts a large global market with high public health significance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Rattray, Dr Z Rattray, Ms AT Talbot

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

University of Strathclyde Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

Examining the impact of Design HOPES’ interventions across NHS Scotland

The AHRC/ UKRI funded Design HOPES Green Transition Ecosystem (GTE) Hub aims to empower novel research to respond to significant green transition challenges in innovative, design-led collaborative ways. Read more

Supervisor: Prof PR Rodgers

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Turst Detection from Brain Signals in Human-AI Teaming

Are you passionate about the future of human-AI collaboration? Do you want to explore the intricate dynamics of trust between humans and artificial intelligence systems? We invite applications for a PhD position in the exciting field of trust detection from brain signals in human-AI teaming. Read more

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Mental Workload Detection from Brain Signals

Are you intrigued by the complexities of human cognition and its intersection with technology? Are you passionate about leveraging neuroscience to enhance human-computer interaction? We invite applications for a PhD position in the fascinating realm of mental workload detection from brain signals. Read more

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Exploring Generative AI, Memory, and Language Understanding

Are you fascinated by the interplay between artificial intelligence, memory mechanisms, and language comprehension? Do you aspire to push the boundaries of generative models and advance our understanding of human-like cognition? We invite applications for a PhD position in the innovative field of exploring generative AI, memory, and language understanding. Read more

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Exploring Brain-Computer Interfaces and AI

Are you intrigued by the convergence of neuroscience and artificial intelligence? Are you passionate about unlocking the potential of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to revolutionize human-computer interaction? We invite applications for a PhD position in the dynamic field of exploring brain-computer interfaces and AI. Read more

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

University of Strathclyde School of Social Work and Social Policy

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Housing injustice and children’s outcomes: how does growing up in rented accommodation affect children’s health, wellbeing and cognitive development?

Housing issues have taken centre stage in public and academic discourse for over two decades, with an emphasis on the challenges of home-ownership affordability and the inadequacy of social housing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Fiori

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering

Socially intelligent management of built environments - Leverhulme Doctoral School in Nature Inspired Acoustics

This is a fully funded PhD opportunity within the Leverhulme Doctoral School in Nature Inspired Acoustics (The Leverhulme Doctoral School in Nature Inspired Acoustics (nia-leverhulme.org.uk)). Read more

Supervisor: Prof S O Oliveira

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

A Correct-by-Construction Approach to Approximate Computation

Correct-by-construction program development uses advanced type systems to describe both the data manipulated by computation, and the correctness of those computations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Nordvall Forsberg, Prof N Ghani

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)