We have 51 fatigue PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Supervisory Team: Prof Mark Young (FEPS), Dr Chiara Dall’Ora (FELS). Project description. Do you have expertise and enthusiasm for human factors in healthcare? Do you want to carry out research that could have real benefits for staff and patient safety?. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Young

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

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Developing an AI-driven BCI-based neurofeedback device to treat chronic post-viral fatigue syndrome

University of Essex Faculty of Science and Health

The Faculty of Science and Health at the University of Essex is offering one PhD research Scholarship for a student to participate in a joint project with g.tec (gtec.at), NHS, and BT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V De Feo

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

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Fatigue and Fracture of Fibre Composites

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Aircraft manufacturers are now competing based on their aircraft’s fuel efficiency due to the high cost of aviation fuel. As a result, in recent years, these manufacturers have turned more and more to the use of lightweight composites in their designs for almost every component of their aircraft. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Pinna

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

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Harnessing the Power of Machine Learning to Investigate the Relationship between Fatigue, and Medical Errors Implications in Healthcare

University of Sunderland Faculty of Technology

Fully funded PhD studentship in applied Machine Learning [UK and international] . Applications are invited for a fully funded studentship to start in May 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Barakat

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

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Evaluation of Corrosion-Fatigue Behaviour in Offshore Wind Turbine Substructures

University of Strathclyde EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Wind and Marine Energy Systems and Structures

Originally, the inside surface of offshore wind turbine structures was designed to be dry, and so ‘in air’ fatigue crack growth rate (FCGR) laws should have been relevant. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Mehmanparast

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

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High speed photography to investigate surface wear and fatigue in railway rail and wheel steels

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

A novel high speed photography technique is being developed at Sheffield which will give new insight to the very earliest stages of railway rail and wheel surface modification during contact. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Fletcher

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

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Exploring Sensorimotor Function and Developing Rehabilitation Strategies using Experimental and Computational Approaches

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team consisting of biologists, clinicians, engineers, mathematicians, and computational biologists and startups around the globe, we aim to decipher the organizational principles of sensorimotor function in mammals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Chakrabarty

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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Fatigue Damage Mechanism of Cable-stayed Structures under Corrosion Attack and the Quantum Technology for Corrosion Inspection and Monitoring

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W Wang, Dr M Hughes

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

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Modelling slip bands and short crack growth in Ni-based superalloys using discrete crystal plasticity

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

In metal fatigue, microplastic strain localisation leads to the formation of discrete slip bands, which contribute to the initiation and propagation of short cracks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Baxevanakis

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

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Durability of glass-fibre/acrylic composites and their interface for use in renewable energy structural applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Over the past decades, there has been rapid growth in the development and application of fibre-reinforced composite materials for use in high-performance applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Minty, Mr N M Meyn

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

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Dynamic Analysis of Power Cables in Floating Wind Turbines

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Aleyaasin, Dr A Karadimos

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

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Deciphering how NLRP3 inflammasome- and STING-driven inflammatory pathways are linked to mental health disorders

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£43,000 total). Read more

Supervisor: Prof k Triantafilou

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular Functions around the Clock: Harnessing Protective Endogenous Mechanisms towards Smarter Design of Novel Therapies and Interventions

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Optimal tissue and organ is essential for long-term health and quality of life. One such important regulator within the body is related to circadian rhythms, which control ~24h cycles in many physiological processes such as sleep/wake cycles, physical activity/rest cycles, drug metabolism and hormones. Read more

Supervisor: Dr VPV Pekovic-Vaughan

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

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Listen hard: monitoring effort in listening through physiological signals

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Profs. David Simpson, Stefan Bleeck. Project description. Hearing speech is usually easy, but understanding speech in noise or in poor acoustic environments can be very challenging. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D. Simpson

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

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Virtual Certification of Hydrogen-Resistant Materials PhD

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

Advances in computing, experiments, and information will continue to reshape engineering in the next decade. This PhD position will nurture a multidisciplinary innovator with the tools to unravel the future of Mechanics of Materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Castelluccio

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

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PhD in Centre for Doctoral Training on Innovation for Sustainable Composites Engineering

University of Bristol Faculty of Engineering

We are offering two PhD projects that focus on the development of sustainable and efficient solutions for the design of composite structures. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Barton

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

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Resilient and Sustainable Modular Steel Platform for Critical Components Exposed to Extreme Loadings (RESIST-2-EXTREMES)

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

Climate change is unavoidable, but actions can be taken to avoid some of the extreme impacts that could occur. Further temperature increase is inevitable. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Di Sarno, Mr AM Mannis

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

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Building psychosocial and physical resilience using self-management skills for offshore workers

Loughborough University Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience’s the wellbeing triad. improving the physical, psychosocial, and cognitive health of workers in the offshore windfarm sector cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Maidment, Prof F Munir

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

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Implications of Extreme Temperatures on Physiological and Cognitive Functioning in Offshore Wind Technicians

University of Hull Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Sustainability and Resilience’s The wellbeing triad. improving the physical, psychosocial, and cognitive health of workers in the offshore windfarm sector Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Donnan, Dr R Vince

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

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Low-latency Communication System for Telerobotics

University of Warwick School of Engineering

University of Warwick – School of Engineering. Qualification. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD). Start date: 30th September 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr ZY Yuan

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Women’s health and performance: The influence of the menstrual cycle and contraceptive use on health and athletic performance

Bangor University School of Psychology and Sport Science

Funding amount. The studentship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees, plus a tax-free maintenance stipend of approximately £19,237 per annum for three years and a research allowance of £750 per annum. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Harrison

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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MUSIC-AF: Personalised music interventions to reduce arrhythmia recurrence after rhythm control in patients with atrial fibrillation

University of Liverpool Department of Music

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia characterized by irregular and often rapid electrical activity in the atria of the heart due to a disruption to the normal coordinated contractions1. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EC Coutinho, Dr A Shantsila, Prof GYH Lip

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

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PhD Cognitive function and balance in bronchiectasis

King’s College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition that was previously neglected for years. Non-pharmacological management for bronchiectasis includes airway clearance techniques and pulmonary rehabilitation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Spinou

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

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PhD Digital health in bronchiectasis

King’s College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Supervisors: Dr A Spinou, Dr MD Davare

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

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Resilient design of floating wind turbines exposed to climate change effects based on sustainable structural health monitoring and early warning systems

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Di Sarno

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

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Manipulation of neuroimmune responses and behaviour by infectious agents

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

This project is available exclusively to self-funded students who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2023/24. The project focuses on how infectious agents modify the individuals that they infect and how neuroimmune responses to infection moderate behaviour changes in warm-blooded animals and humans. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mcconkey, Dr S Clapcote

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

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MScR: Involvement of astrocytes in neurological manifestations of Long COVID syndrome

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

A significant fraction of patients affected by Long COVID, long-term consequences following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, suffer from mental fatigue and cognitive deficits (1-3). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Teschemacher

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

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