Operational Research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

The University of Manchester - Department of Mathematics

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at Manchester is one of the largest Mathematics Departments in the UK and has been home to some of the brightest postgraduate and academic mathematicians. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Maths Research Programme

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Developing hybrid physics-informed AI digital twins for bioenergy applications

University of Surrey School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate wishing to advance their career in a research-driven, interdisciplinary environment, starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Short, Dr T Chen, Dr O Klymenko

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

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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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NIHR Leeds BRC: Incorporating patient and health care preferences early in the innovation pathway to inform technology development

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

The resources and time required to move from early biomedical research to clinical trials can be substantial. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Meads, Dr P Cocco

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

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UCL SECReT: The International Training Centre for Security and Crime Research Degrees

University College London UCL SECReT

UCL's Security Science Doctoral Research Training Centre (UCL SECReT) was founded in 2009 with support from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (ESRC) and an array of public and private sector organisations working in crime reduction security and law enforcement. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Multimodal Control of Prosthetic Limbs/Paralysed Muscles

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

This project aims to enhance the quality of life of patients with amputees, spinal cord injury, stroke and brain injury by developing advanced control strategies for artificial limbs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Arvaneh

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

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Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

Rapid developments needed in new energy technologies (e.g. for scalable generation plants that can provide a continuous supply) will depend upon solving linked and large-scale global optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lopez-Ibanez, Dr JK Knowles

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

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Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

The University of Manchester Faculty of Humanities Doctoral Academy, Alliance Manchester Business School

Rapid developments needed in new energy technologies (e.g. for scalable generation plants that can provide a continuous supply) will depend upon solving linked and large-scale global optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lopez-Ibanez, Dr JK Knowles

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

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Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Non-Cooperative Game Theoretic Models for Cyber Security

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Cyber security is the assessment of, responding to and monitoring of the security of the cyberspace. It is difficult to pin down to one single scientific discipline, but rather relates to a number of domains and fields such as physical security, network security, security assessment frameworks and the human element. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Pfluegel

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

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Accessing, Querying, and Presenting Cyber Security Knowledge: a Tree-based Learning and Teaching Approach

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Using technology to enhance learning is an important aspect of modern higher education in the UK and elsewhere [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Pfluegel

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

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Computer modelling of fluid flow within supercoolers used in the continuous casting of metals

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Aim. Develop computer model of engineering process for manufacturing. Supercoolers are a key component used in the solidification of liquid metal by cooling. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Jones, Prof P Lin

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

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Artificial Intelligence for Professional Excellence in Built Environment

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering

This project aims to foster new multidisciplinary research into specific challenging issues in the subject field of built environment with regard to the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for excellence in professional practices. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Chen

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

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Next Generation Machine Learning for Data Analysis

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr. Andersen Ang. Project description. We are seeking highly qualified candidates for doctoral positions on the research of Machine Learning (ML). Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Ang

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

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Analysing a Sustainable Business Model for a Circular Economy Environment applying the System Dynamics Modelling Technique

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

This project involves developing a methodology for analysing and modelling more sustainable business models for organisations (offering both products and services) and which are seeking to take advantage of a dynamic circular economy environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JE Munive Hernandez

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

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Re-designing roads for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Ioannis Kaparias. Project description. The road transport sector has undergone radical transformation over the last few decades and is expected to continue doing so due to technological developments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Kaparias

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

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Machine learning for studying supernovae

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Physics

Supernovae are the explosive deaths of certain types of star at the ends of their lives. They play an important role in the Universe, being the key distributors of heavy elements. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JM Maund

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

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Development of methods to triangulate multiple sources of evidence.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Triangulation, in which multiple methods are strategically used to answer a single question, is a currently developing area. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Higgins, Prof K Tilling, Prof M Munafo

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

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Active Wearables for Efficient Living

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

There has been a surge in the use of wearables for sensing health indices such as blood pressure or body stress, to replace or augmenting physical capability [1-4]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Damian

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

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Modelling and Optimisation of Urban Evacuation Procedures

Imperial College London Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Background. Evacuation constitutes the most fundamental strategy in the response to a humanitarian disaster. Key among the factors impeding evacuation is the unique traffic patterns that arise due to the sudden surge in travel demand, which contravene nominal traveller behaviour. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Escribano

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

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University of Edinburgh School of Mathematics fully funded PhD studentships

University of Edinburgh

The School of Mathematics has an outstanding reputation in undergraduate and postgraduate education, and offers a wide range of undergraduate, MSc and PhD programmes. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Maths Research Programme

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Discover doctoral opportunities at the Information School

University of Sheffield Information School

The Information School. A long established and highly respected department, the Information School is the number one department of its kind in Europe, and second in the world according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Enhanced Deep Learning via Optimisation in Computational Imaging

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Context. The project will be co-supervised at Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, UK), and CentraleSupélec (University Paris-Saclay, France). Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Repetti, Prof JCP Pesquet

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

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Doctoral research positions available in mathematical sciences and its applications

University of Bath Department of Mathematical Sciences

. SAMBa (the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics), at the University of Bath, offers a 4-year PhD programme, including initial training to develop breadth of knowledge and research skills. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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AI for sustainability in food supply chain and pricing

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Computing and Information Science

Research Group: Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group

Research Group. Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Lakshmi Babu Saheer. Dr Cristina Luca. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Babu Saheer, Dr C Luca, Dr J Zarrin

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

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Security threat intelligence

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Computing and Information Science

Research Group: Cyber Security and Networking Research Group

Research Group. Cyber Security and Networking Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Adrian Winckles. Theme. Cyber security. Summary of the research project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Winckles

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

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Remote sensing and advanced spectral analysis for coaching and rehabilitation

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Computing and Information Science

Research Group: Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group

Research Group. Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group in collaboration with the Exeter Biomechanics Research Team (ExBiRT), University of Exeter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Vicinanza, Dr J Zhang

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

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Ontological modelling for data analysis

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Computing and Information Science

Research Group: Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group

Research Group. Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Cristina Luca. Dr Arooj Fatima. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Luca, Dr A Fatima

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

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Deep-learning for semantic-based information extraction from natural language

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Computing and Information Science

Research Group: Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group

Research Group. Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Arooj Fatima. Dr Cristina Luca. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Fatima, Dr C Luca

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

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We have 28 Operational Research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Operational Research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 28 Operational Research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

The University of Manchester - Department of Mathematics

Developing hybrid physics-informed AI digital twins for bioenergy applications

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

NIHR Leeds BRC: Incorporating patient and health care preferences early in the innovation pathway to inform technology development

UCL SECReT: The International Training Centre for Security and Crime Research Degrees

Multimodal Control of Prosthetic Limbs/Paralysed Muscles

Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Non-Cooperative Game Theoretic Models for Cyber Security

Accessing, Querying, and Presenting Cyber Security Knowledge: a Tree-based Learning and Teaching Approach

Computer modelling of fluid flow within supercoolers used in the continuous casting of metals

Artificial Intelligence for Professional Excellence in Built Environment

Next Generation Machine Learning for Data Analysis

Analysing a Sustainable Business Model for a Circular Economy Environment applying the System Dynamics Modelling Technique

Re-designing roads for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Machine learning for studying supernovae

Development of methods to triangulate multiple sources of evidence.

Active Wearables for Efficient Living

Modelling and Optimisation of Urban Evacuation Procedures

University of Edinburgh School of Mathematics fully funded PhD studentships

Discover doctoral opportunities at the Information School

Enhanced Deep Learning via Optimisation in Computational Imaging

Doctoral research positions available in mathematical sciences and its applications

AI for sustainability in food supply chain and pricing

Security threat intelligence

Remote sensing and advanced spectral analysis for coaching and rehabilitation

Ontological modelling for data analysis

Deep-learning for semantic-based information extraction from natural language

We have 28 Operational Research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Operational Research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 28 Operational Research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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