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University of Surrey

8 Active PhDs

Available PhD Projects

Near-Resonance-Informed Parallel Methods for Nonlinear Oscillatory PDE Models
University of Surrey Dr Bin Cheng 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Computational Mathematics Deadline: 04 May 2026

Explore numerical methods that exploit near-resonance theory to accelerate nonlinear oscillatory PDE simulations in parallel computing. Develop and test algorithms that improve speed and accuracy for applications in flu…

This research advances computational techniques essential for climate prediction, fluid simulation, and geophysical modelling by enabling a…

281+ citations · h11
Partial Differential Equations Geophysics Numerical Analysis Applied Mathematics
Quantum Algorithms for Nuclear Level Densities
University of Surrey Prof. Paul Stevenson 🎓 Computational Physics 🎓 Nuclear Physics

Explore how quantum computing can be harnessed to calculate nuclear level densities—key to understanding nuclear reactions and decays. Join a pioneering effort to develop quantum algorithms in a top UK research environm…

This research advances the application of quantum computing to nuclear physics, potentially revolutionizing how nuclear excited states are …

4901+ citations · h35
Nuclear Physics Many-body Physics Nuclear Theory Quantum Computing
Near-Resonance-Informed Parallel Methods for Nonlinear Oscillatory PDE Models
University of Surrey Dr Bin Cheng 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Computational Physics Deadline: 04 May 2026

Explore advanced numerical methods that leverage near-resonance theory to simulate complex nonlinear oscillatory PDEs efficiently. Develop parallel-in-time algorithms optimized for scalability and energy efficiency in h…

This research enhances computational approaches for simulating critical oscillatory PDEs used in fluid dynamics, weather prediction, and cl…

5850+ citations · h39
Biostatistics Applied Probability Oral Health Neurology
Near-Resonance-Informed Parallel Methods for Nonlinear Oscillatory PDE Models
University of Surrey Dr Bin Cheng 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Computational Physics Deadline: 04 May 2026

Develop parallel numerical methods informed by near-resonance theory to accelerate nonlinear oscillatory PDE models. Explore how fast oscillations influence long-term dynamics and optimize algorithms for high-performanc…

This research advances understanding and simulation capability of nonlinear oscillatory PDEs critical for fluid dynamics, weather, and clim…

281+ citations · h11
Partial Differential Equations Geophysics Numerical Analysis Applied Mathematics
QoE-Driven Agentic AI for Automated Bug Discovery in Video Games (Collaborative Doctorate with Sony Interactive Entertainment)
University of Surrey Dr Femi Adeyemi-Ejeye; Prof Wenwu Wang; Dr Nabajeet Barman; Dr Saman Zadtootaghaj 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Computer Science Deadline: 30 May 2026

Fully funded PhD at the University of Surrey in collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment developing AI agents for automated bug discovery and quality-of-experience evaluation in video games.

Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogel (FRESH) additive manufacturing of sustainable porous calcium phosphate scaffolds for hard tissue engineering
University of Surrey Dr Daniela Carta, Dr Alessandra Pinna, Dr Jorge Gutierrez-Merino, Prof Mark Baker, Dr Tan Sui 🎓 Analytical Chemistry 🎓 Biochemistry Deadline: 10 Apr 2026

This interdisciplinary PhD focuses on FRESH 3D printing of sustainable porous calcium phosphate scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, combining materials science, chemistry, biology, and medicine.

Channel-Aware Over-the-Air Post-Quantum Cryptography for 6G Wireless Networks
University of Surrey Mahtab Mirmohseni, Liqun Chen 🎓 Communications Engineering 🎓 Computer Science Deadline: 20 Apr 2026

This PhD explores efficient deployment of post-quantum cryptography in 6G wireless systems by integrating cryptographic processes with wireless channel properties to improve security, scalability, and energy efficiency.

Fatigue Analysis of Riveted Connections using Advanced Numerical Models
University of Surrey Dr Boulent Imam Dr Yidu Bu 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Automotive Engineering Deadline: 10 Apr 2026

This PhD project in collaboration with Network Rail focuses on developing next-generation finite element models for fatigue analysis of riveted railway bridges. The research aims to develop advanced calibrated numerical…