Aston University

Develop an AI-based privacy-preserving framework for sharing threat intelligence and coordinating responses to online harms and crypto crimes. Explore federated learning and secure analytics to enable cross-sector colla…

This research enables faster, coordinated action against online harms and crypto-enabled criminal activities by securely sharing actionable…

Explore how geopolitical tensions reshape multinational firms’ strategies and internationalisation patterns. Analyze firms from India and China investing in the UK and EU, employing econometric and spatial data analysis…

This research addresses the real-world challenges multinational firms face due to geopolitical shifts, informing strategies that sustain in…

Explore the use of Generative AI to improve disaster response through better information management and ethical adoption. Develop frameworks to ensure AI supports humanitarian goals without compromising privacy or accur…

This research will provide vital insights and practical tools to enable humanitarian organisations to responsibly use Generative AI, enhanc…

Explore how firms craft innovation messages to shape market perceptions. Use NLP and language models to analyze earnings calls and reveal the gap between communication and actual innovation.

This research reveals how firms influence investor and stakeholder beliefs about innovation through communication, which can significantly …

Explore how enterprises can overcome the common pitfalls of AI pilot projects and embed AI widely across functions. Identify strategic, operational, and behavioral enablers to manage AI scaling risks and deliver measura…

This research tackles the high failure rate of enterprise AI initiatives by addressing the socio-technical and governance challenges that i…

Explore nanoscale additive manufacturing to develop microneedle patches for improved buccal drug delivery. Investigate optimized geometries and encapsulation techniques to enhance trans-mucosal transport of therapeutics…

This research addresses critical challenges in non-invasive drug administration by enhancing the efficiency and reliability of buccal drug …

Explore extrusion and formulation strategies to improve 3D printing of personalised oral medicines. Investigate hardware and material controls to enhance print quality and manufacturing scalability for pharmaceutical ap…

This research improves the reliability and scalability of 3D printing for personalised oral medicines, potentially transforming pharmaceuti…

Explore the retention of ocular lubricants in dry eye disease treatment using innovative fluorophotometry. Develop clinical tools and lead trials to advance anterior eye research and improve therapeutic outcomes.

This research addresses a common and impactful eye condition affecting millions globally, aiming to optimize treatment formulations and mon…

Explore how a novel AggR variant controls virulence in antibiotic-resistant EAEC strains. Use genome analysis and synthetic biology to develop potential new therapies against EAEC infections.

This research addresses antimicrobial resistance in a globally significant pathogen causing diarrhoeal disease, especially in vulnerable po…

Explore innovative bacterial protein production systems using cheap, non-toxic inducers to reduce biopharmaceutical manufacturing costs. Engineer and test E. coli expression platforms with novel control systems driven b…

This research could dramatically lower the cost barrier for producing therapeutic proteins by replacing expensive and toxic inducers with c…

Investigate the development of antioxidant-loaded dermal gels to improve healing in diabetic wounds. Develop novel biomaterials and validate efficacy in a 3D diabetic wound model mimicking inflammatory conditions. Explo…

This research addresses the critical challenge of poor healing in diabetic wounds, a condition that affects millions and often leads to sev…

Explore how cultural and social factors affect ADHD medication choices in ethnic minority communities. Use qualitative and quantitative methods to reveal barriers and support equitable care. Inform culturally sensitive …

This research addresses critical inequities in ADHD treatment by uncovering how cultural and social contexts shape medication decisions. Un…

Explore how ADHD medication decisions align with patient values using mixed methods research. Investigate shared decision-making gaps and their impact on treatment adherence and satisfaction. Contribute to improving per…

This research addresses key barriers in ADHD medication adherence by aligning prescribing practices with patient values, thus improving tre…

Explore how aquaporin-4 localization controls brain water balance using cutting-edge methods. Aim to uncover mechanisms linking water transport regulation to neurodegeneration and brain swelling, offering pathways to ne…

Understanding aquaporin-4 regulation is crucial to controlling brain water balance and edema, which are key factors in stroke, traumatic in…

Explore how KMT2D mutations contribute to cancer and developmental disorders by dissecting its role in transcription and DNA repair. Use cutting-edge genomic techniques to differentiate catalytic and non-catalytic tumor…

This research addresses crucial gaps in understanding how KMT2D mutations drive cancer progression and developmental syndromes like Kabuki …

Explore how metabolic stress from mycophenolic acid affects genome stability and transcription. Investigate DNA repair and chromatin changes with direct relevance to cancer and transplant medicine. Employ molecular biol…

This research reveals broader effects of a widely prescribed immunosuppressant on genome stability, challenging assumptions about its selec…

Explore how stress granule dynamics change with age and affect organismal aging using C. elegans. Investigate molecular and physiological aging markers and stress recovery to understand mechanisms promoting healthy agin…

This research addresses critical gaps in understanding the cellular mechanisms linking stress responses to aging. By uncovering how stress …

Explore non-pharmacological ways to manage antipsychotic-related weight gain in people with dual diagnoses of SMI and learning disabilities. Use realist review and stakeholder interviews to develop practical guidance fo…

The research addresses an urgent health disparity by finding effective ways to manage weight gain caused by antipsychotic drugs that contri…

Explore how mobile technology can ease medication burden for older adults. Conduct realist reviews and interviews to develop policies and technology designs that improve medication management in aging populations.

This research addresses the critical challenge of polypharmacy in older adults, a growing issue that complicates health management and incr…

Examine Aston University's archives to uncover the history of sexual health research from 1960 to 1989. Analyze archival materials to connect local research initiatives to broader social movements and their impact on so…

This research highlights how archives reveal concealed histories of sexual health and social activism, important for understanding cultural…

Develop an inclusive mapping tool that integrates diverse urban mobility experiences with IoT and citizen science data. Co-design and evaluate cutting-edge solutions to empower underrepresented groups and support equita…

This project fills critical gaps in urban planning by capturing overlooked mobility experiences, especially of wheelchair users, using inno…

Explore the complex governance of contraband tobacco in Europe by investigating corporate strategies and regulatory frameworks. Engage directly with EU institutions and contribute to impactful public policy solutions.

This research sheds light on the governance enabling illicit tobacco trade, helping shape stronger EU and national policies. It addresses k…

Explore how English proficiency shapes refugees and asylum seekers' daily lives in the UK. Investigate integration challenges and language support needs through qualitative research.

This study addresses critical integration barriers faced by displaced populations by clarifying English proficiency requirements. It inform…

Fully funded PhD at Aston University exploring the history of sexual health research through archival materials, focusing on social, cultural, and institutional developments.

Fully funded PhD at Aston University examining how UK authorities construct credible public accusations under conditions of secrecy using linguistic and discourse analysis.

Fully funded PhD at Aston University exploring re-reading practices and their impact on reader wellbeing using cognitive stylistics and empirical research.

Fully funded PhD at Aston University analysing anti-immigration narratives using sociological and socio-linguistic methods, focusing on discourse, power, and social media dynamics.

Fully funded PhD at Aston University inviting proposals in law and social sciences, including linguistics, sociology, history, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Fully funded PhD at Aston University focused on cutting-edge cyber security for 6G networks using AI-driven Moving Target Defense. Join a leading research group tackling real-world cyber threats and building next-genera…

This PhD develops an AI-driven polarimetric dual optical frequency comb (DOFC) technique for high-resolution shape sensing and defect detection in composite laminates used in aerospace and renewable energy applications.…

You are invited to apply for a fully funded PhD investigating the intersection of artificial intelligence and software engineering. Embedded within a live venture-studio, the project explores how AI-first development re…

Applications are invited for a Postgraduate Research studentship, supported by Futamura Chemical UK LTD to be undertaken within the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence at Aston University. The successful applicant w…

Funded PhD at Aston University developing adaptive Moving Target Defence techniques to secure critical services in emerging 6G networks against advanced cyber threats.

A fully funded PhD at Aston University leveraging vehicle tracking data to optimise transport operations, planning, and safety using AI and machine learning