underwater PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Sonars for precise underwater autonomous vehicle (AUV) navigation.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

There is a great interest in underwater autonomous vehicles (AUVs) and currently many companies develop AUVs for multiple applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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Autonomous Underwater Vehicle with multi-sensors prototype for underwater onsite monitoring

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

Maritime activities remain a crucial factor to the economy with high expectations for future growth. According to the United Nation, there are more than three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Kerrouche

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

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PhD scholarship in integrated blue optical phased array on thin-film lithium niobate platform for underwater optical communication - DTU Electro

Technical University of Denmark DTU Electro

The Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT) is defined as a worldwide network of smart interconnected underwater objects, poised to revolutionize a number of related technologies including ocean monitoring observatories, underwater exploration and resource exploitation, disaster prediction and prevention, aquaculture, and defense/security. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hu

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Full-duplex underwater acoustic systems

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Acoustic signal transmission is the only feasible technology for long-range (>10-100m) underwater communication, navigation and sonar systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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High-frequency underwater acoustic communication for image transmission.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Communication using acoustic waves is the main underwater communication technology, since electro-magnetic waves quickly attenuate underwater. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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High data rate adaptive underwater acoustic networks

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The ocean plays a key role in supporting all living organisms on our planet, yet the vast majority of the ocean remains unmapped and unobserved. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Advance diversity techniques for underwater optical communication and sensing (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

The emergence of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), combined with the expansion of underwater infrastructure has led to a huge opportunity for underwater optical communication and sensing. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr SR Rajbhandari

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

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Machine learning in underwater acoustic communication modems

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Machine learning is an approach that is useful when a practical optimisation problem is difficult to describe precisely. This approach has found multiple applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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Underwater single-photon depth imaging

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

This PhD project aims to investigate novel single-photon detector arrays for underwater single-photon depth imaging. The successful candidate will investigate different single-photon technologies to obtain three-dimensional images in several underwater environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Maccarone

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

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Motion Planning in Autonomous Robots

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

Supervisor: Prof W Holderbaum

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

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Intelligent Medium Access Control for Underwater Acoustic Communication Networks

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Most research in underwater acoustic communication deals with the physical layer, with primitive and inflexible multiple access, despite the medium access control layer playing a crucial role in providing efficient communication. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P D Mitchell

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

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Exploitation of Full-Duplex Capability in Underwater Acoustic Communication Networks at the Medium Access Control Layer

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Full-duplex has the potential to double the capacity of point-to-point communication links, but these benefits can only be fully realised in communication networks through development of a suitable medium access control layer. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P D Mitchell

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

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Microfluidics for Micro-AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles)

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

This project will develop and test microfluidic systems that can be deployed aboard small robot submarines (micro-AUVs) to sample and analyse aquatic chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Nightingale

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

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Realistic Underwater Acoustic Propagation Model for Medium Access Control Protocol Evaluation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Successful prediction of the performance of medium access control protocols is dependent on a realistic model of the underlying propagation channel. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P D Mitchell

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

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Swim like a Whale: Underwater Propulsion at High Reynolds Numbers

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Melike Kurt and Prof Bharath Ganapathisubramani. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kurt

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

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Application of Satellite Medium Access Control Principles to Underwater Acoustic Communication Networks

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Acoustic waves are widely accepted as the most suitable means of communicating underwater, since radio waves suffer from severe attenuation through water. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P D Mitchell

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

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CURIOSITY: Cryosphere and Underwater Remote Inspection using Optic-fibre based Sustainable noise-InTerferometrY

University of Southampton School of Ocean and Earth Sciences

The project aims to combine passive acoustic noise interferometry and distributed acoustic sensing of seafloor cables embedded with machine learning. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Belal, Dr C.S. Spingys, Prof A. N. G. Garabato

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

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Multistatic and bi-static localisation of underwater targets

University of Adelaide Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents. Industry partner and funding body Saab Australia Defence Trailblazer. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Maclean

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

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Passive propulsion in vortex wakes

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Melike Kurt, Nicholas Townsend, and Gabriel Weymouth. Project description. Dead fish can generate propulsion force in the wake of a cylinder and whales can save energy by following large ship wakes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kurt

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

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State estimation for fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control of redundant robotic systems

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

CRADLE is an EPSRC funded Prosperity Partnership that brings together the industrial experience that Jacobs have in applied robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) with the research expertise at the University of Manchester in this field. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L ZHANG, Dr M Marinho, Dr K Groves

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

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MultiModal Subsea Cable Tracking (MuST)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

The successful applicants will join Heriot-Watt University and the National Robotarium, a world-leading research and development facility, which will translate cutting-edge research in robotics and related research fields into technologies to create disruptive innovation in an expanding global market, delivering sustainable economic benefit to Edinburgh, the UK and beyond. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Petillot, Dr IC Carlucho

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

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Semantic random-access technology for future wireless ecosystems

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

This PhD project will research into new technical innovations that can embrace today’s machine learning advances into a process of designing and managing wireless communications for emergent AI agents, where they will mimic human ability to effectively learn, fine-tune and adapt skills of conveying semantic information. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Ko

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

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Digging into anthropogenic vibrations: investigating the impacts of noise on the physiology and behaviour of benthic and infaunal invertebrates

University of Liverpool Faculty of Science and 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

Supervisors: Dr J Thomson, Dr L Roberts

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

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Assessing demographic resilience of tropical and temperate reef organisms

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

Adapt, move, or die. These are the three options that reef organisms have as the environment around them changes, such as that happening under ongoing climate change. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Beger, Dr JF Firth, Dr R Salguero-Gómez

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

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The application of machine-learning to establish baselines and assess change in sensitive marine habitats

University of the Highlands and Islands Scottish Association for Marine Science

This is an exciting and unparalleled opportunity to join an international team of researchers using automated (machine-learning) based image analysis to map benthos on the Greenlandic shelf and shelf edge. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Wilding, Dr J Marlow, Dr J Halpin, Dr N Zwershke

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Beam steering systems for remote sensing applications (Fraunhofer and Heriot-Watt University)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

This project seeks to investigate novel beam steering techniques for use in remote sensing applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof R Thomson

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

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Seaweed Ecosystem Services: Evaluating the Role in Coastal Erosion Mitigation, Carbon Sequestration and Nutrient Reuptake from Anthropogenic Sources

Atlantic Technological University Research

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CM McEleney , Dr DM McCrudden, Dr S O'Reilly

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

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Space-based quantum sensing for maritime applications

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

The exciting progress of quantum sensing in laboratory experiments have prompted a worldwide effort to develop robust portable systems that can be used in real-life applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Lellouch, Prof M Holynski

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

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Flexible Electrochemical Multi sensors For online Water Quality Monitoring

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

Solid-state electrochemical sensor technologies with IoT systems have significant importance in many fields such as medical, biological, agricultural, and environmental pollution monitoring systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LM Manjakkal

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

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New Vibration Speaker Development

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

The Gel Audio™ Loudspeaker Technology that I co-invented produced high quality sound over a surface through the hydrogel. It was also developed and incorporated into an audio product called the Woweeone. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Harris, Dr RS Salehiyan, Dr M Dorris, Dr K Goh, Mr SP Papadopoulos

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

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We have 35 underwater PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

underwater PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 35 underwater PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Sonars for precise underwater autonomous vehicle (AUV) navigation.

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle with multi-sensors prototype for underwater onsite monitoring

PhD scholarship in integrated blue optical phased array on thin-film lithium niobate platform for underwater optical communication - DTU Electro

Full-duplex underwater acoustic systems

High-frequency underwater acoustic communication for image transmission.

High data rate adaptive underwater acoustic networks

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Advance diversity techniques for underwater optical communication and sensing (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Machine learning in underwater acoustic communication modems

Underwater single-photon depth imaging

Motion Planning in Autonomous Robots

Intelligent Medium Access Control for Underwater Acoustic Communication Networks

Exploitation of Full-Duplex Capability in Underwater Acoustic Communication Networks at the Medium Access Control Layer

Microfluidics for Micro-AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles)

Realistic Underwater Acoustic Propagation Model for Medium Access Control Protocol Evaluation

Swim like a Whale: Underwater Propulsion at High Reynolds Numbers

Application of Satellite Medium Access Control Principles to Underwater Acoustic Communication Networks

CURIOSITY: Cryosphere and Underwater Remote Inspection using Optic-fibre based Sustainable noise-InTerferometrY

Multistatic and bi-static localisation of underwater targets

Passive propulsion in vortex wakes

State estimation for fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control of redundant robotic systems

MultiModal Subsea Cable Tracking (MuST)

Semantic random-access technology for future wireless ecosystems

Digging into anthropogenic vibrations: investigating the impacts of noise on the physiology and behaviour of benthic and infaunal invertebrates

Assessing demographic resilience of tropical and temperate reef organisms

The application of machine-learning to establish baselines and assess change in sensitive marine habitats

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Beam steering systems for remote sensing applications (Fraunhofer and Heriot-Watt University)

Seaweed Ecosystem Services: Evaluating the Role in Coastal Erosion Mitigation, Carbon Sequestration and Nutrient Reuptake from Anthropogenic Sources

Space-based quantum sensing for maritime applications

Flexible Electrochemical Multi sensors For online Water Quality Monitoring

New Vibration Speaker Development

We have 35 underwater PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

underwater PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 35 underwater PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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