Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
450 research degree projects
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Biological sciences | Electronics and computer science | Mathematical sciences
Quantifying uncertainty in Machine Learning Methods of early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases
An aging population incurs huge socioeconomic cost due to neurodegenerative diseases, for several of which there is no treatment. This project will address the challenge of interpreting molecular, genetic, and imaging data using machine learning models. -
Electronics and computer science
Digital Twins for Securing Critical National Infrastructures
This PhD project leverages Digital Twin technology for cybersecurity in Critical National Infrastructure, focusing on real-time cyberattack monitoring and Operational Technology security. By creating secure digital replicas of physical systems, the research aims to enhance Critical national infrastructure resilience and offer a proactive defence strategy against potential cyber threats. -
Electronics and computer science | Engineering | Medicine
AI Safety in Health
AI Safety in the health setting. Advancements in AI lead to clinical uses of AI systems for the triaging and care suggestions for patients. AI Safety in the clinical setting has a diverse range of stakeholders, regulatory requirements and needs. -
Engineering | Mathematical sciences
Optimising Surface Topography for Drag Reduction in Turbulent Flows
This PhD project develops optimised surface topographies for drag reduction in turbulent flows. Using Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes simulations and linear input-output analysis, it aims to design passive surfaces that influence turbulent scales for efficient drag control. Ideal for candidates with expertise in fluid dynamics, CFD, and mathematical optimisation. -
Electronics and computer science
User-centred security and privacy for internet-connected devices in elderly care
Internet-connected devices, such as mobile or IoT devices, are now widely used in elderly care for monitoring and tracking. This project aims to explore the security, privacy, and usability issues that older adults and their caregivers face throughout the life cycle of these Internet-connected devices. -
Electronics and computer science | Biological sciences
Machine learning on health data from wearables
This PhD project explores the application of advanced machine learning on wearable biosignal data, such as heart rate and activity levels, to enhance personalized health monitoring. Focus areas include multimodal data integration, real-time processing, and privacy-preserving techniques for predictive health insights, offering impactful advancements in personalized digital healthcare solutions. -
Electronics and computer science
AI-based multi-modal 3D environment understanding and visualisation
This project aims to develop an AI-based practical solution for 3D environments understanding from multi-modal (audio/visual) input data and reproducing it in a virtual or augmented reality space allowing real-time 3D interaction with spatial audio adapted to the environment and user locations. -
Electronics and computer science | Engineering
Bio-inspired Smart Skin for Enhanced Multi-stimuli Detection in Healthcare and Robotics
We are seeking a motivated PhD candidate to develop bio-inspired smart skin that emulates the remarkable sensory abilities of human skin. This technology will transform prosthetics and humanoid robotics, allowing these systems to engage with their environments with exceptional sensitivity, safety, and adaptability. Your work will help restore sensory perception for individuals with sensory loss and enhance the tactile responsiveness of humanoid robots for safer and more intuitive human-robot interactions. -
Engineering | Mathematical sciences
Increasing the efficiency of high voltage transmission cable circuits through the use of thermosyphons
As a research project within the Doctoral Centre for Advanced Electrical Power Engineering this thesis will consider the potential use of thermosyphon technology to passively reduce high voltage cable temperatures at know hotspots in a cable circuit (such a cable tunnel risers or shafts). -
Biological sciences | Engineering | Medicine | Electronics and computer science
Combining DNA with antibodies for affordable measurement of clinically critical biomarker panels
This project will develop a new approach that simplifies quantitation of blood biomarkers. We will exploit the latest developments in DNA sequencing and antibody-DNA conjugation chemistry, to make it possible to simultaneously measure panels of biomarkers. This cutting-edge technology will be developed into affordable new clinical diagnostic tests.