Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
This project combines global health and national security, by combining miniaturised medical diagnostic testing with health data science to develop a smart mobile lab that can be deployed anywhere to support field medicine. Mobile, secure lab testing is vital for public health from outbreaks (e.g. Ebola, covid-19), to field medicine in conflict areas.
Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations are typically limited to tens of atoms due to the steep increase of the computational effort with the number of atoms. Recent developments have led to “linear-scaling” reformulations of DFT which allow calculations with thousands of atoms which are ideal for complex systems.
In this project, you will investigate the key microorganisms enabling the breakdown of toxic and recalcitrant organic compounds and develop an effective bioaugmentation approach to manipulate the microbial community to enhance the biological removal of micropollutants.
In this project, we will extend our high-fidelity multidisciplinary design optimisation (MDO) framework for the design of Boundary Layer Ingestion (BLI) fans. The proposed MDO is based on adjoint aero structural optimisation, augmented with machine learning, considering complex aero structural behaviour affected by BLI-distorted aero loads.
The project focusses on development of new metal complexes for radiofluorination for potential applications as next generation medical imaging agents via positron emission tomography (PET) – an important and widely used medical imaging technique used in hospitals and clinics for detection of diseases such as cancers.
The University is expanding its PhD research in the area of Quantum Technology Engineering. In addition to the research project outlined below you will receive substantial training in scientific, technical, and commercial skills.
In this PHD project we aim to provide insights into the potential large-scale deployment of Quantum Secure Direct Communication technology in real-life scenarios.
Are you interested in the development of offshore wind energy and have a passion for geotechnical engineering? This PhD position is for you. This project is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy infrastructure while deepening your expertise in geotechnical engineering.