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The Impacts and Implications of Stablecoins on Payment Networks
RMIT University Prof. Janet Roitman πŸŽ“ Economics πŸŽ“ Finance

Explore how stablecoins impact and transform traditional credit card payment networks. Analyze socio-technical dimensions of digital token integration in finance and identify evolving infrastructure challenges and oppor…

This research addresses the pressing need to understand how stablecoins disrupt traditional financial infrastructures, highlighting socio-t…

7000+ citations Β· h40
Anthropology Social Studies of Finance Digital Economies African studies
PhD in Computer Architecture and High-Performance Digital Circuit Design for Edge AI Computing
INRS University Dr. Shervin Vakili πŸŽ“ Computer Engineering πŸŽ“ Electrical Engineering Deadline: 15 May 2026

Explore novel designs in digital and computer architecture to boost edge AI computing. Develop hardware-aware machine learning techniques to optimize circuits for performance and efficiency in embedded systems.

This research addresses critical needs for energy-efficient and high-performance AI hardware at the edge, enabling real-time processing in …

300+ citations Β· h14
Computer Architecture High-Performance Architectures for Real-time Embedded Systems Hardware
Graduate Research on Emotions and Community Responses to Environmental Challenges on Vancouver Island
Royal Roads University Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Wolfe πŸŽ“ Environmental Science Deadline: 01 Jun 2026

Explore how emotions influence community responses to environmental challenges on Vancouver Island. Conduct interdisciplinary, community-based field research focused on climate change, land use, and environmental planni…

This research addresses critical dimensions of climate change adaptation by linking emotional and psychological factors to community enviro…

746+ citations Β· h15
social dynamics of water decision making environmental psychology water efficiency urban drought
PhD Student in Electromagnetic Design of Electric Machines for EV Applications
University of Windsor Dr. Narayan Kar πŸŽ“ Electrical Engineering πŸŽ“ Mechanical Engineering Deadline: 10 May 2026

Explore advanced electromagnetic design and analysis of electric motors for EVs using FEM simulations and experimental validation. Collaborate with industry and develop prototype motors to optimize performance and effic…

This research supports the development of high-efficiency, reliable electric motors essential for the widespread adoption of electric vehic…

6672+ citations Β· h39
Electromagnetic Design Electric Machines Finite Element Method Electric Vehicle Applications
Computational Methods and AI Models for Medical Image Analysis Using Generative and Foundation Models
University of Birmingham Dr Le Zhang πŸŽ“ Artificial Intelligence πŸŽ“ Biomedical Engineering

Explore cutting-edge AI techniques like generative and foundation models to advance medical image analysis. Investigate multimodal and vision-language models to develop robust, explainable algorithms that improve clinic…

This research enhances healthcare by developing AI models that improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical workflows, leading to better patien…

Medical Image Computing Generative AI Medical LLMs Digital Healthcare
Inbreeding in a Wild Mammal System: PhD in Evolutionary Ecology
University of Zurich Prof Anna Lindholm πŸŽ“ Behavioural Biology πŸŽ“ Ecology Deadline: 31 May 2026

Explore the genetic and phenotypic impacts of inbreeding in a large wild mammal population. Use advanced data analysis and interdisciplinary approaches to uncover evolutionary consequences. Join a collaborative, interna…

This research addresses the urgent issue of inbreeding effects in fragmented and declining wild populations, providing insights important f…

6000+ citations Β· h40
Evolutionary Biology Animal Behaviour
PhD Scholarship in Hydrogen Storage for Clean Energy
University of Sydney Prof. Francois Aguey-Zinsou πŸŽ“ Applied Chemistry πŸŽ“ Chemical Engineering

Explore the development of novel hydrogen storage materials for clean energy applications. Join a world-class team at the University of Sydney to advance technologies critical for sustainable energy and decarbonization.

The research addresses the urgent global need for efficient hydrogen storage to enable widespread renewable energy deployment and combat cl…

9382+ citations Β· h52
Hydrogen technologies Storage Fuel cells Electrolyzers
Gen AI Model Management in Financial Services: Explainability, Transparency, and Lifecycle Monitoring
Cardiff University Dr JW Gillard πŸŽ“ Mathematics πŸŽ“ Statistics

Explore risks and controls in Generative AI deployed in financial services. Investigate explainability, fairness, and lifecycle monitoring of LLMs in collaboration with a leading UK financial institution. Contribute to …

The project addresses critical challenges in deploying Generative AI safely within financial services, ensuring models are transparent, fai…

1363+ citations Β· h22
Statistics Optimization Linear Algebra
Rapid 3D Printing of Multi-Material Critical Defence Components
University of Southampton Prof Pedro Rivera πŸŽ“ Manufacturing Engineering πŸŽ“ Mathematical Modelling Deadline: 20 Apr 2026

Investigate multi-material metal additive manufacturing to enable rapid single shot printing of defence components. Combine computational modeling, experimental testing, and machine learning to overcome alloy joining ch…

This research will enhance the UK’s capacity to rapidly manufacture critical defence components with complex multi-material architectures, …

10031+ citations Β· h62
Alloy and microstructure design
Perverse schobers and the McKay correspondence
Cardiff University Dr T Logvinenko πŸŽ“ Mathematics

Explore the role of perverse schobers in wall-crossing phenomena and the classical McKay correspondence. Develop new mathematical and physical insights into moduli space transformations and categorical equivalences.

This research deepens understanding of wall-crossing effects in algebraic geometry and string theory, which are central to describing modul…

333+ citations Β· h9
algebraic geometry
Agentic Reconfigurable Battery Scheduling for Multi-Energy Markets
Sheffield Hallam University Dr Augustine Ikpehai πŸŽ“ Artificial Intelligence πŸŽ“ Electrical Engineering

Investigate autonomous AI-driven battery systems that optimize multi-energy market participation. Develop novel algorithms integrating AI with advanced battery models to enhance grid flexibility and decarbonization. Cre…

This research enables the development of flexible, intelligent battery systems critical for integrating increasing renewables into energy g…

Agentic AI Reconfigurable Batteries Multi-Energy Markets Smart Energy Systems
Community Land Ownership and Sustainable Rural Development in Europe
University of the Highlands and Islands Dr Bobby Macaulay πŸŽ“ Development Studies πŸŽ“ Human geography

Explore how community land ownership shapes sustainable rural development across Europe. Use multiple methods including case studies and Q methodology to analyze community governance of land. Build on foundational theor…

This research addresses critical challenges such as climate change, soil exhaustion, and social equity by improving understanding of how co…

259+ citations Β· h8
land reform community landownership rural development island development