systems engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 992 systems engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Advanced laser diagnostics investigating the fluid mechanics of primary breakup

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Efficient spray atomization plays a notable role in society, ranging from effective medical delivery, to product manufacturing, to cleaner propulsion systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Peterson

5 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Digital twin model development for a solar panel system assisted marine vessel

University of Strathclyde Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

The project focuses on developing a Digital Twin Model for a Solar Panel System Assisted Marine Vessel, representing a groundbreaking fusion of maritime technology, renewable energy, and digital modeling. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H W Wang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Introspection of Virtual Machines using AI

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

There has been a huge growth in the use of virtualised technologies for computing. This includes fully virtualised servers in the cloud, as well as more lightweight solutions such as containers and docker. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Russell, Assoc Prof RM McFarlane

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

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Responsible Decentralised AI and Big Data Analytics

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Applied Computing

The increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that could impact humanity raises increasing concerns from general public, industry and regulatory bodies. Read more

Supervisor: Prof CD Neagu

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

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Responsible AI for Health and Social Care

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

The increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that could impact humanity raises increasing concerns from general public, industry and regulatory bodies. Read more

Supervisor: Prof CD Neagu

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

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How Blockchain and NFT Technologies can Fight Counterfeiting and Forgery of Physical Goods and Digital Assets in the Metaverse

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

Building blocks for the so-called "Internet of Value" are provided by blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), which allow for the recording… Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Jaroucheh, Dr N Moradpoor

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

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Generative navigation for autonomous robots using active inference

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

Simultaneous Location And Mapping (SLAM) is a strategy that allows autonomous mobile robots to navigate their environment. Sensors on board the robot detect walls and objects and the sensor data is used to construct a representation of the physical surroundings. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BD Davison, Dr AS Steyven

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

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Engineered Timber In Fire

University of Sheffield Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

Engineered timber construction is being pioneered as a key alternative to the environmentally unsustainable dependence of the construction industry on concrete and steel. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Huang

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

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