mining PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Sustainable development goals in the mining industry: a developing country perspective

Nottingham Trent University Nottingham Business School

Multinational Corporations have a great opportunity to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is more so in developing regions such as Africa that face huge challenges meeting SDGs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Siwale, Dr U U Umoru

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

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Advancing the state of the art in Argument Mining

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

Argument mining is the automatic identification and extraction of argumentative structure from within real world textual resources such as Web pages, Internet discourse, legal documents, or newspaper articles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Wells

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Mining data from National genomics Research Library to enable new gene discovery

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is a new genomic testing technology and process which became available through the NHS in April 2022. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Balasubramanian

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

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Automating Literature Mining and Triangulation with Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Around 1.7 million new articles were published in PubMed in 2022, with a further 47,000 pre-prints posted on bioRxiv and medRxiv in the same period. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Liu, Prof T Gaunt

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

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Contextual awareness and intelligent data mining with end-to-end performance in 5G networks

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Proposed supervisory team. Dr Sufian Yousef. Theme. Smart cities, 5G Networks. Summary of the research project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Yousef

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Genome mining of novel antimicrobial natural products

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

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

Supervisor: Dr H Deng

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

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Mining the Hippo signalling pathway for novel anti-cancer therapeutics

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

Candidates are invited to join the Kadri Lab, where our research focuses on developing innovative chemical approaches for discovering novel therapeutics to address unmet global health needs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Kadri

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

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Ground stone in a metallic world

University of Leicester Archaeology and Ancient History

The project forms one strand of the Leverhulme Funded Research Leadership Award, A New History of Bronze. This project explores how the emergence and use of copper and bronze metalworking in this period created new possibilities for crafting, leadership and violence. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Crellin

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Use of Data Science for Reliable Metrics to Benchmark Environmental Impact and Decarbonisation of Transport Infrastructure Projects

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Context. In 2017, the UK government launched its modern Industrial Strategy, followed by the announcement of the Construction Sector Deal in 2018. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Newlands, Dr M Crabb

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

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Ontology and rule-based reasoning for intelligent manufacturing digital twin

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

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Supervisor: Dr S Saeidlou

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

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Structure-based design of allosteric modulators for G protein-coupled receptors using molecular modelling and pharmacology experiments

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Almost all physiological processes are regulated through the activation of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). It has become widely accepted that most GPCRs possess binding sites spatially distinct from their natural ligand binding site (orthosteric site), termed as allosteric sites. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Tikhonova, Dr B Plouffe

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in plant-based food fermentation genomics.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MWB Wells-Bennik, Dr HB Bachmann, Dr EH Hester, Prof M Zwietering, Prof VV Valdramidis, Dr MD Dasenaki, Dr KA Karatzas

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in law, “Legal Aspects of Open Science: FAIROmics as a Case Study”.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof JB Cabay, Prof JMD Deltorn

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

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Micro-mechanics and irradiation creep of vanadium-base fusion alloys

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Vanadium alloys have resurged as key materials solutions for structural components in the first wall and tritium breeder module of fusion power plants. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E JM Jimenez-Melero

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

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Multiplexed fluorescent biosensors to profile infectious diseases (Bio-Techne and University of Edinburgh)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

We will build a novel sensing toolbox alongside suitable analytical tools to image biomarkers of cell function in real time. We will prepare a new platform of multiplexed photonic biosensors that will be able to image pathogens (bacteria, virus) in infection models of increasing complexity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof M Vendrell

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

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Mechanochemical greenhouse gas capture into silicate-based rocks

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD project will explore how mechanochemical carbon dioxide capture process can be translated into industrial ore processing systems for three major ore deposits (copper, iron and platinum group ores). Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lunn, Dr M Stillings

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

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Circular production of phosphorous fertiliser – anaerobic digestate matrix effects on recovery efficacy

Harper Adams University Department of Agriculture and Environment

Introduction to research area. The application of animal slurries and anaerobic digestates to land to provide crop nutrients is facing ever increasing regulatory constraints influencing how they are stored and spread to land. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MK Kirby

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

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In silico modelling of endocannabinoid evolution

University of Worcester Research School

In the brain, the endocannabinoid (eCB) system maintains adequate neurotransmission (Lu and Mackie 2016). Indeed, the eCB system provides a negative feedback mechanism, preventing over-activation of synaptic transmission. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Di Micelli

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

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Determining Cyber Attacks by Using Machine Learning to Detect Message Anomalies

University of Worcester Research School

We are interested in finding ways to determine internal and external attacks on cyber systems such as IoT devices, wireless sensor networks (WSN), car electronic components, or connected computer systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Tomlinson

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Determining and understanding digital exclusion

University of Worcester Research School

Although digital technologies bring benefits to many people, there are some groups, such as older people, people without jobs, or people with disabilities, who potentially face greater barriers to digital inclusion. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Tomlinson

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Adoption of Proprietary Home and Community Automation Technologies in Support of Ageing-In-Place

University of Worcester Research School

This PhD study will investigate the adoption of proprietary automation technologies used in the home or in the community by people affected by dementia. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Bowers

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Natural Language Processing and model-based systems engineering

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

We are seeking an enthusiastic PhD candidate to work in multimodal NLP for model-based systems engineering. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Ananiadou, Prof HY Yin

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

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Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Vehicles and Robots [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Visual Computing

Model predictive control (MPC) is a family of modern control methods that have demonstrated impressive performance in a variety of scenarios, including in robotics and autonomous vehicle control. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Sidorov, Dr O Karakus

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Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Vehicles and Robots

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Visual Computing

Model predictive control (MPC) is a family of modern control methods that have demonstrated impressive performance in a variety of scenarios, including in robotics and autonomous vehicle control. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Sidorov, Dr O Karakus

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

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Characterisation and Modelling of Veined Rocks: Integrity, Deformation, and Fluid Flow

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

The Faculty of Science and Engineering of the University of Manchester is looking for a highly motivated student to undertake an exciting PhD project on fractured/veined rocks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Shang

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

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Privacy risks and countermeasures for IoT devices [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

IoT devices, such as smart plugs and switches, smart lightbulbs, doorbells and door locks, motion sensors, smart watches, operate within a networked home environment in frequent interaction with the user. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Theodorakopoulos, Dr T Spyridopoulos, Dr E Anthi

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

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Privacy risks and countermeasures for IoT devices

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

IoT devices, such as smart plugs and switches, smart lightbulbs, doorbells and door locks, motion sensors, smart watches, operate within a networked home environment in frequent interaction with the user. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Theodorakopoulos, Dr T Spyridopoulos, Dr E Anthi

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

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PhD Studentship in Tribology: Fundamental understanding of water-based lubricants for hydraulic and EV applications – Industrial CASE (ICASE) with Shell

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of “Fundamental understanding of water-based lubricants for hydraulic and EV applications”, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Dini

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

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Computer modelling the development of organisations in the high-tech entrepreneurship ecosystem

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Technological firms are regarded as key for national and regional economic development. Today, more than ever before, the business environment is burgeoning with innovation; Even simply Googling for apps and services to help boost elementary office efficiency, returns over 2000 items. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Mellor

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

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Building Sustainability and Occupant Well-being: Data-Driven Design Optimization

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

In an era where the quest for sustainability intersects with the imperative of human well-being, the building sector stands at a critical juncture [1,2]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Sun

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We have 58 mining PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

mining PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 58 mining PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Sustainable development goals in the mining industry: a developing country perspective

Advancing the state of the art in Argument Mining

Mining data from National genomics Research Library to enable new gene discovery

Automating Literature Mining and Triangulation with Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs

Contextual awareness and intelligent data mining with end-to-end performance in 5G networks

Genome mining of novel antimicrobial natural products

Mining the Hippo signalling pathway for novel anti-cancer therapeutics

Ground stone in a metallic world

Binks Institute for Sustainability: Use of Data Science for Reliable Metrics to Benchmark Environmental Impact and Decarbonisation of Transport Infrastructure Projects

Ontology and rule-based reasoning for intelligent manufacturing digital twin

Structure-based design of allosteric modulators for G protein-coupled receptors using molecular modelling and pharmacology experiments

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in plant-based food fermentation genomics.

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in law, “Legal Aspects of Open Science: FAIROmics as a Case Study”.

Micro-mechanics and irradiation creep of vanadium-base fusion alloys

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Multiplexed fluorescent biosensors to profile infectious diseases (Bio-Techne and University of Edinburgh)

Mechanochemical greenhouse gas capture into silicate-based rocks

Circular production of phosphorous fertiliser – anaerobic digestate matrix effects on recovery efficacy

In silico modelling of endocannabinoid evolution

Determining Cyber Attacks by Using Machine Learning to Detect Message Anomalies

Determining and understanding digital exclusion

Adoption of Proprietary Home and Community Automation Technologies in Support of Ageing-In-Place

Natural Language Processing and model-based systems engineering

Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Vehicles and Robots [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Vehicles and Robots

Characterisation and Modelling of Veined Rocks: Integrity, Deformation, and Fluid Flow

Privacy risks and countermeasures for IoT devices [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Privacy risks and countermeasures for IoT devices

PhD Studentship in Tribology: Fundamental understanding of water-based lubricants for hydraulic and EV applications – Industrial CASE (ICASE) with Shell

Computer modelling the development of organisations in the high-tech entrepreneurship ecosystem

Building Sustainability and Occupant Well-being: Data-Driven Design Optimization

We have 58 mining PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

mining PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 58 mining PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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