We have 78 agent PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

A multi-agent system is a group of interacting dynamical systems. Famous examples are robot swarms, smart grids, traffic flows, communication networks, and transportation systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Selivanov

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

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Agent-based cyber-physical production systems for Industry 4.0

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Applied Computing

This project aims to develop novel methods and software tools for the implementation of highly adaptive multi-agent systems for manufacturing control, applying plug-and-produce technology to cyber-physical systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Scrimieri, Prof S Konur, Dr S Kabir

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

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Delegation in Complex Conflicts

University of Reading Department of Politics and International Relations

In the last decade, principal–agent theory has almost completely dominated theorizing on conflict delegation. Although not without criticism, it is fair to say that principal– agent theory has become the dominant framework through which we have come to study external support to non-state armed groups. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Rauta

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

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Using multi-agent systems to help households reduce peak electricity consumption in ways they perceive as fair

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

The UK and the EU have both recently updated their legislation to put net zero emissions targets in place for 2050. This requires moving away from using fossil fuels for energy generation, and moving towards renewable sources such as photovoltaic cells and wind turbines. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Powers

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

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Novel Sampling, Synthesis, and Capture of Organophosphate Nerve Agent Stimulants in Critical Environments

Loughborough University Department of Chemistry

This project will explore new integrated approaches for enhanced security applications. Our aim is to develop a comprehensive study of organophosphate nerve agent stimulants and their potential degradants in critical environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Turner

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

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An agent-based modelling approach to assess the decision-making strategies in community-scale flood resilience

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

Flooding is a natural disaster that can have severe consequences for communities, causing damage to infrastructure and homes and even leading to loss of life (Auliagisni et al., 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr NF Fernando, Prof MD Deakin

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

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Optimising dynamic scheduling in smart manufacturing through reinforcement learning PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This PhD aims to develop an adaptive self-organising solution for dynamic scheduling in job-shop manufacturing. The research will introduce an innovative approach that integrates deep reinforcement learning and multi-agent systems to rapidly respond to emergencies and disruptions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Latsou

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

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Autonomous multi-agent systems for constrained devices in building automation domain

University of Birmingham School of Computer Science

Building Automation (BA) systems are increasingly using distributed sources of perception, methods of actuation, and means of computation to address dynamic nature of usage requirements of building spaces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SW Wang, Dr Z P Pourmirza

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

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Achieving Robust Quantum Control through Deep Reinforcement Learning [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

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

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

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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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Development of a collaborative robot – human-robot collaboration

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Robots work effectively in factories. For example, in car factories, huge robotic arms pick up car parts and join them to the skeleton of the car, working at less than millimetre and millisecond precision. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Hayashi

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

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Distributed active reinforcement learning for multi-agent planning and control

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

With the rapid development of network-connected systems, coordination and cooperation among the subsystems/agents have become increasingly important and powerful in many control and robotics applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Li

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Interpretable Reinforcement Learning [Self-Funded Students Only]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Visual Computing

Reinforcement learning (RL) enables agents to learn optimal policies by interacting with the environment. The agent collects experience from trial-and-error and optimises its action rules from the environment feedback. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Wu, Dr Y Lai, Dr Z Ji

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

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Collaborative probabilistic machine learning

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

We develop probabilistic machine learning methods for helping other agents make better decisions, ultimately human agents in ongoing applications in science and engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Kaski

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Computing Science - Interactive Model-based Probabilistic Visualisations for Exploring Decisions

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

This studentship is linked to the DIFAI project. Applicants are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship (international fees + stipend at research council rates) in a collaborative project between the University of Glasgow and Aegean Airlines (Athens, https://en.aegeanair.com/). Read more

Supervisors: Dr SS Stein, Prof R Murray-Smith

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

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Novel strategy for treatment of chronic wounds via multi-functional liposomal nanocarriers

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Medicines Development and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A confounding issue of non-healing skin wounds is the presence of pathogenic bacteria, that protect themselves from conventional antibiotic treatments by encasing themselves within protective shields (biofilms). Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Liu, Prof R Falconer

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

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Evaluating Photodynamic Therapy in colorectal cancer using patient-derived organoids

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 3rd most common cancer worldwide. Surgery is first line treatment and often in adjunct with chemotherapy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MI Khot, Prof A Paradkar, Prof D Jayne

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

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Design, synthesis and evaluation of protease-activated anti-cancer prodrugs

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of endoproteases that are overexpressed in tumours and play crucial roles in many tumourigenic processes, not least tumour invasion and angiogenesis. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Falconer, Prof P Loadman

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

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Nanomedicines Prepared using Polymerization Induced Self-Assembly (PISA)

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Background. Recent advances in polymer particle design have largely relied on developments in controlled/living or reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP). Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Aldabbagh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling Convergent, Divergent and Oscillatory Phenomena in Social Dynamics

University of Birmingham School of Mathematics

If you are interested in building mathematical models to explain social phenomena in a variety of contexts, from flocking animals to interacting crowds, and you have a strong academic background in applied mathematics or a related discipline, then this project could be perfect for you. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G L Luo

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Electrophysiology of menstruation; a multiscale modelling approach

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute

Interested in a rewarding career in bioengineering? Get sponsored to do life-changing research in New Zealand!. Contractions of the uterus vary during the different phases of the menstrual cycle. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Miller

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

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Oncology: Evaluating Photodynamic Therapy in colorectal cancer using patient-derived organoids

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 3rd most common cancer worldwide. Surgery is first line treatment and often in adjunct with chemotherapy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Knot, Prof D Jayne

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

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Translational Medicine: Understanding the mechanism(s) of resistance to EPA to personalise therapy and improve outcome

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) is the UK’s second most lethal cancer, with limited treatment options for unresectable metastatic tumours. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MA Volpato, Prof M Hull

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

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Immunotherapy: Killing Cancer using Dead Virus

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

It is now accepted that our immune systems can hold the key to treating otherwise incurable cancers. So-called “immunotherapy” is an increasingly common method of treating tumours, leading to impressive increases in patient responses. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Griffin, Dr A Samson

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

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Ultra-long-acting microneedles for biologics delivery

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

This project aims to develop transdermal microneedle formulations for delivering biologic drugs over several weeks or months. Biologics (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Wooi Ng, Dr K Novakovic, Dr W Lau

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

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Modelling bubble-particle interactions for solids separation

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Bubble-particle systems are encountered in a wide range of industrial and environmental applications (flotation, bioreactors, slurry bubble columns) but the complex dynamics and interactions make the design and operation of such systems particularly challenging. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Abadie, Prof M Simmons

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD in multi-energy systems analysis with Artificial Intelligence models

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Background. The UK and the World are rapidly shifting towards multi-energy systems, such as districts and industrial parks with large amounts of renewable electricity, renewable heating & cooling, clean fuels (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Sciacovelli, Dr G Wilson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Peer-sourcing AI agents for future network autonomy

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Communication Technologies

All connected services across emergent edge-computing devices will run directly or indirectly from the future 6G wireless ecosystems (e.g., unmanned automotive/ship, digital twins, extended reality, etc.) In 2025, the 5G will cover more than 50% of total wireless media revenue and this grows up to about 80% in 2028. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Ko

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

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Understanding the roles of triacylglycerol in modulating mycobacterial growth and biophysical properties

University of Leicester Department of Respiratory Sciences

Mycobacteria contain more lipid than any other bacteria. In addition to a characteristically lipid-rich cell envelope, mycobacteria can accumulate triacylglycerol (TAG) as cytoplasmic lipid bodies (LBs). Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Garton , Dr G Mukamolova

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The Evolution of Vision in Mosquitoes

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Background . Due to their capacity to transmit viruses such as Zika and parasites like Plasmodium (the causative agent of malaria), mosquitos are regarded by the World Health Organization as one of the most lethal organisms on our planet (WHO | Global vector control response 2017–2030, 2020). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Feuda, Dr E Rosato, Dr B Warren

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 78 agent PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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