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Introduction. Associative polymers are macromolecules containing associative groups, also called stickers, that undergo reversible association to physically cross link the polymers into transient networks. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Wang, Dr A Lukyanov

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

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PhD Studentship (3 years): Developing a Digital Twin for Designing Disaster-Resilient Smart Cities

Aston University College of Business and Social Sciences

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship, supported by the College of Business and Social Sciences to be undertaken within the Department of Operations and Information Management at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Sajadi

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

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Computationally efficient modelling & simulation and applications

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

The advent of easily accessible high performance computers or computer clusters and numerical techniques such as finite element methods (FEM) facilitates the highly accurate modelling and simulation of complex systems in diverse science and engineering disciplines including civil engineering, biomechanics and life science. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Guo

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

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Study of alloying additions on the extrusion of high-performance automotive aluminium alloys using advanced physical thermomechanical simulation

Brunel University London Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST)

Applications are invited for one full-time EPSRC Industrial CASE (ICASE) PhD studentship for the project “Study of alloying additions on the extrusion of high-performance automotive aluminium alloys using advanced physical thermomechanical simulation”, at Brunel University London, starting from 1st October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Bagherpour

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

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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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Theory and simulation of transport and ultrafast processes in quantum materials

King’s College London Department of Physics

One PhD position is available in the Theory and Simulation of Condensed Matter Group at the Department of Physics, King's College London, under the supervision of Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Savic

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

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Energi Simulation Chairs: Numerical Modelling of EOR Processes and energy transition

Heriot-Watt University

Two Chairs in CCUS and Reactive Flow Simulation and on Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)/energy transition are supported by the charitable foundation Energi Simulation in the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Read more

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From Text to Tech: Shaping the Future of Physics-Based Simulations with AI-Driven Generative Models

University of Birmingham Department of Civil Engineering

In the contemporary industry, multiphysics and molecular dynamics simulations are not just tools - they are the catalysts for breakthrough innovations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Ghiassi, Dr A Alexiadis

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

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Simulation-based Quantum Machine Learning for Advancing Cyber Security

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

This PhD project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the intersection of quantum computing, AI, and cybersecurity. The research outcomes could redefine the landscape of Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDSs), paving the way for Zero Trust automation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Liang

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

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Computational simulation of nanomedicine for coronary microvascular disease

Coventry University Centre for Intelligent Healthcare

This is a four year collaborative studentship which requires the candidate to spend two full years based at Coventry University (UK) and two years based at A*STAR Research Institute (Singapore). Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Liu

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

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Molecular Modelling and Simulation for Solid Adsorbents for Industrial Carbon Capture

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is viewed as a key technology to reduce anthropogenic CO2 emissions worldwide. In addition to solvent based carbon… Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Wang

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

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Situation Coverage Testing in Simulation for Mobile Robots

University of York Department of Computer Science

As part of the Assuring International Programme we are developing a mobile robot to demonstrate our safety engineering guidance, in particular our top-level safety guidance (SACE) and our machine learning safety guidance (AMLAS). Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Alexander

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

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Analysis of post-combustion CO2 capture from natural gas power plants using CFD and process co-simulation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The use of natural gas as a fuel for electricity production is expected to gradually increase in the next decades. Since it is acknowledged that large CO2 emission cuts should be achieved in the near future, it seems plausible that these systems may have to be coupled to CO2 capture schemes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes, Prof L Ma, Dr M Diego de Paz

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

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Liquid hydrogen fuelling process simulation – paving the way for digital twinning hydrogen safety

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

The quest for sustainable energy solutions has increasingly spotlighted hydrogen as a key player in transitioning to a greener future. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Tan, Dr Y Zhang, Mr O Quake, Dr Y Sevcenco

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Using early simulation modelling to estimate the health care system impact of new technologies and inform technology development

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Evidencing the value of new technologies is an important step in securing market access and allowing patients to benefit from innovations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Vargas-Palacios, Dr D Meads, Prof H Pandit

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

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Sustainable Green Urban Spaces: Assimilation of Citizen-Science Data for Air Quality Monitoring via Digital-Twin Simulation

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

Green urban spaces offer vital clean-air zones for residents, but their typical proximity to major traffic routes poses significant challenges for air quality monitoring and maintenance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Eaves, Prof M Woods

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

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Ageing Assessment of Transformer Insulation Systems through Molecular Dynamic Simulation

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

The accurate assessment of the remaining lifetime of transformer insulation systems has always been a challenge faced by the transformer industry. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Z.D Wang, Dr S Matharage

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

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RNP-1 - Ray-tracing simulation environment for RHS-based integrated communication and sensing networks

Ranplan Wireless Central

Ranplan Group AB (RNP), is seeking to appoint a high-calibre doctoral candidate to join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network ‘joInt wireless commuNicaTion and sEnsinG by hologRaphic surfAce TranscEivers’ (INTEGRATE). Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Zhang

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

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Advanced Monte Carlo simulation of quantum fields: taking worldline sampling beyond the diffusive regime

University of Warwick School of Engineering

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

Supervisor: Dr MF Faulkner

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

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Quantum Simulation for Relativistic Schrödinger-Newton equation

University of Portsmouth School of Mathematics and Physics

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in October 2024. . The PhD will be based in the Faculty of Technology and will be supervised by Dr Jaewoo Joo, Professor David Bacon and Dr Andrew Burbanks. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Joo, Prof D Bacon, Dr A Burbanks

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

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Expanding the capabilities of the Molecular Simulation Design Framework (MoSDeF)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

The Molecular Simulation Design Framework (MoSDeF, mosdef.org) is an open-source, extensible Python-based software package designed to facilitate the hierarchical… Read more

Supervisors: Prof PT Cummings, Prof C McGabe

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Simulation and optimization of the anaerobic digestion process for the production of renewable energy and valuable compounds from biodegradable wastes

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 A Majumder, Dr D Dionisi

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

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Developing computing architectures for improving the simulation of fog

University of Reading Department of Computer Science

To numerically simulate the formation of fog, a horizontal spatial resolution approaching 1 metre or less is highly desirable to improve scientific understanding… Read more

Supervisor: Dr T.R. Jones

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

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PhD in Chemistry: Computer simulation of metal-amyloid interaction and its role in plaque formation

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the greatest healthcare challenges facing 21st century society. AD is associated with formation of fibrils and plaques in brain tissue that impair proper functioning of neurons. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Platts

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Large Eddy Simulation Around Buildings (LES)

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Computational Wind Engineering has been developing rapidly over the last couple of decades. Among the numerical techniques, Large Eddy Simulation (LES) is capable of simulating complex unsteady turbulent flows, which is very useful for applications such as wind-induced noise/vibrations around buildings and structures. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Ma, Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof D Ingham, Dr A Shahrokhi

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

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Inflow generation for Large Eddy Simulation (LES) of the wind farms

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Wind farms are large regions usually outside cities and include a number of wind turbines. An accurate simulation of the flow in the wind farm is essential in the design of the wind farm. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Ma, Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof D Ingham, Dr A Shahrokhi

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

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Secure V2V Communication for self-driving NETworks

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

The project aims at designing an integrated end-to-end VANET (+ UAV) Simulation Framework which gets feedback from relevant traffic applications that actually simulate a realistic VANET environment. Read more

Supervisors: Prof LM Maglaras, Prof B Buchanan

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Elucidating molecular transport mechanisms through atomistic simulations

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane-based processes for water treatment, such as reverse osmosis (RO), hold promise in tackling water scarcity locally and globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Dr R Pillai

6 December 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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AI-Driven Digital Cities for Crime Modeling and Economic Analysis

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

AI-Driven Digital Cities for Crime Modeling and Economic Analysis. Project description. The project aims to develop a methodology for designing AI-driven digital twins of real cities. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Alexiadis, Dr T Abadie

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

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Language Model-Grounded User Simulation for Personalised Conversational Systems

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

This PhD project aims to advance the development of personalised conversational systems by leveraging user simulation, an area of research supported by recent advancements in large language models known for their strong capability in natural language understanding and generation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Wang

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

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We have 425 simulation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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