operations research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 134 operations research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Achieving Robust Quantum Control through Deep Reinforcement Learning

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

The success of quantum computing, simulation, and sensing applications hinges on achieving robust control over quantum systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Langbein, Dr K Sidorov, Dr Y Li

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Simulation-based training for improving surgical performance and patient safety in minimally invasive surgery (MIS).

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and robotic surgery has increased annually since its introduction, especially in general surgery. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Tang

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Creating the ethical chemical engineer: pedagogy and practice of teaching ethics in Chemical Engineering

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Chemical engineering will be critical to countering many global threats over thee next decades, in particular climate change, but also challenges in public health, resource sustainability, innovation in manufacturing, and secure food and energy supplies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Haw

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

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A Model for Adopting Metaverse Technologies for Enhanced Construction Safety Training and Implementation

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The construction industry which is vital to the growth of the economy continues to grapple with safety challenges. The industry is notorious for its high-risk working environments, where accidents and injuries occur frequently. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T O Osunsanmi, Dr CM Moobela

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

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Autonomous Drone Surveys and Convolutional Neural Networks for Bridge Maintenance: A Predictive Approach Using Finite Element Analysis

Brunel University London Civil Engineering

Objective. The primary objective of this research is to develop a comprehensive framework for bridge maintenance that integrates autonomous drone surveys, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and Finite Element analysis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Rustell , Dr E Bertolesi

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

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Enabling Net Zero Emissions Targets through Post Combustion Capture (PCC) of CO2 Using Amine-based Emerging Technology

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is one of the key activities that will allow anthropogenic carbon emissions to reach net zero and net negative in time to avoid dangerous climate change. Most large-scale CCS operations rely on amine solvents for post-combustion CO. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins, Prof M Pourkashanian

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

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Modelling and characterisation of chip formation and machining induced defects of nano-particle toughened Carbon Fibre Polymer Composites

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Fibre reinforced composites with thermoset polymer matrix are replacing metallic engineering alloys due to their strength/weight ratio specially in the aerospace and automotive industries. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Ghadbeigi, Prof P Fairclough

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

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Addressing climate action in Irish hospitality through adoption of a digitalised roadmap in SMTE Communities of Practice

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme in Innovation, Digitalisation, Enterprise and Society (IDEAS) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CMT McTiernan, Dr JH Hanrahan, Dr EMK McKenzie

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

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125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - Recycling of Carbon Fibre Composites with Deep Eutectic Solvents

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Globally, 62,000 tonnes of high-value, “waste” carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) are sent to landfill each year [1]. There is, therefore, an urgent need to develop sustainable recycling solutions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M K Keith, Dr A Ingram, Prof G Leeke

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

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Atmospheric Neutrino Mixing Studies with the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO)

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

Neutrinos are the most abundant massive particle in the universe. Since their discovery, neutrinos played an important role in many areas of physics. Read more

Supervisors: Prof CA Andreopoulos, Prof XL Lu

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Prediction of Non-Spherical Particle Interaction and Agglomeration in Pipe Flows for Nuclear Waste Management Applications

University of Leeds Centre for Doctoral Training in Fluid Dynamics

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Fluid Dynamics programme is now recruiting to this fantastic PhD opportunity in partnership with Sellafield Ltd. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Fairweather, Prof J Peakall, Prof T Hunter

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Multi-physics investigation of spray in a crossflow

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Understanding the dynamics of particles (solid and liquid) in a crossflow is essential for many scientific investigations and engineering applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KP Pandey

30 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Security of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs) drives an increase in demand and rapid development of the charging infrastructure, where a charger interconnects with an EV and a charging provider as well as a site controller to authorise charging sessions and report any errors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Tan, Prof A Al-Dubai

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

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Intelligent Metamaterials/Metasurfaces for 5G/6G Wireless Networks

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Within the framework of 5G/6G infrastructure, advancements in addressing solutions and service extensions pave the way for innovative technologies like Intelligent Metamaterials and Meta surfaces systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr NOP Ojaroudi Parchin

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

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Towards a unified AI-driven approach of context handling to support reconfiguration decisions in Cloud-to-Edge orchestration for next-generation IoT systems

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The use of contextual information in computing systems (e.g., in desktop/web/mobile and pervasive/ubiquitous computing) and cloud computing were generally introduced, where it was necessary. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AU Ullah

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

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We have 134 operations research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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