Electrical Engineering (sensor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 40 Electrical Engineering (sensor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Adaptive sensor fusion for optimised 3D sensing

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD) enable the detection and timing of individual photons of light and have become a key technology in applications such as automotive LIDAR and biomedical imaging. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Gyongy

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

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Low-power long-range (LoRa) wireless sensor network for smart cities.

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

Wireless sensor network offers a more cost-effective, accurate and faster Internet of Things (IoTs) solution compared to traditional technologies, which require excessive labour and maintenance costs. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Y Zhu

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

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Multi-Sensor Data Fusion and Smart Decision Making

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Future intelligent systems will involve the deployment of large-scale sensor networks in which hundreds or thousands of microsensors, unexpensive, small and lightweight devices with integrated sensing, computing, communication and possibly actuation capabilities will work together to achieve a common mission-specific task. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Mihaylova

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

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EPSRC DTP: PhD Scholarship in Steam Sensor Technology (2024)

University of Sussex School of Engineering and Informatics

A 3.5 year EPSRC DTP-funded PhD studentship in the department of Engineering under the supervision of Professor Cyril Crua. Available for September 2024 entry. Read more

Supervisor: Prof CC Crua

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

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Development of a Wireless Sensor for Measuring Water Storage in Glaciers

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

PROJECT OVERVIEW. An exciting opportunity to develop a new instrument to study water storage in glaciers. You should have either a background in engineering or environmental science, but with a keen enthusiasm to design, build and field-test an instrument that will need to work in a harsh environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Prior-Jones, Dr A Mason-Jones, Dr J Lees, Dr L Bagshaw

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

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A multi-spectral single photon sensor for enhanced 3D vision

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Autonomous systems such as self-driving cars are increasingly relying on LIDAR systems for robust environmental perception, with single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) sensors, which detect and time individual photons of light, being one of the key underlying technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Gyongy

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

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Sensor Signal Processing

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Over the last couple of decades sensing devices have become ubiquitous in modern life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C G Gilliam

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

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Wireless Sensor Networks for Localisation in Indoor and Outdoor Environments

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

The aim of this project is to develop scalable and efficient techniques and algorithms for localisation in different environments, based on data in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Mihaylova

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

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Energy-harvesting based MAC protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

A plethora of energy-efficient MAC protocols have been developed for wireless sensor networks based on the assumption of readily available (if somewhat limited) battery power. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P D Mitchell

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

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Energy Harvester in Renewable Energy and Sensor Networks

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

In this project, we will develop an energy harvester capable of harvesting vibrational energy from the environment and converting it into electrical energy to power no-battery sensors. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Y Zhu

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

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Development of an Optical Shape Sensing Method Using Optoelectronic Sensors for Soft Flexible Robotic Manipulators in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Brunel University London Aerospace Engineering

About the programme. Over the last two decades, many soft continuum manipulators have been developed by many academic institutions and industries for MIS (minimally invasive surgery), endoscopy, and colonoscopy because they can easily access the small or narrow opening in the body during a medical operation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Noh

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

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Electronic and Electrical Engineering: Fully Funded EPSRC DTP PhD Scholarship: Diamond NV quantum sensor

Swansea University School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Subject areas: Quantum technology, Applied physics, Electronic science and technology. Project start date: . 1 October 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-September). Read more

Supervisor: Prof L.L Li

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

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Development of broadband electronic warfare sensors for signal detection and direction finding

University of Adelaide Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian & New Zealand Citizens. Industry partner and funding body SRC Aus Pty. Ltd. Defence Trailblazer. Program of study available Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with the University of Adelaide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Trong

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

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Novel Multi-axis MEMs Force Sensors for Robotic Applications

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Robots heavily rely on sensors to interact with their environment. Among these sensors, multi-axis force sensors play a pivotal role in enabling robots to safely interact with objects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr BJ Jamil

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

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Vehicular Traffic Flow Modelling, Prediction and Control

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

This research will address many issues related with efficient, reliable and quick exchange of information and data over sensor networks for intelligent vehicular traffic systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Mihaylova

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

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We have 40 Electrical Engineering (sensor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Electrical Engineering (sensor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 40 Electrical Engineering (sensor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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