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🎓 Bioengineering PhDs

PhD Research on Neuromodulation and Human Motor Control Using Spinal Cord Stimulation and HD-EMG
Lehigh University Dr. Shirin Madarshahian 🎓 Bioengineering 🎓 Neuroscience

Explore neuromodulation and spinal cord stimulation techniques to advance human motor control understanding. Develop innovative therapies using high-density EMG and movement analysis at Lehigh University with an interdi…

This research tackles critical challenges in neurological rehabilitation by developing new stimulation and diagnostic technologies that cou…

Data-Driven Neuromodulation and Rehabilitation Non-invasive electrical stimulation Biometric development for tracking neurophysiological change Motor Control and Neurophysiology
Bio-electrochemical Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery
University of South Wales Professor Richard Dinsdale 🎓 Biochemistry 🎓 Bioengineering Deadline: 05 Jun 2026

Explore the performance of an innovative microbial fuel cell reactor to treat wastewater while producing electricity. Investigate removal efficiencies for pollutants and gain expertise in advanced chemical and electroch…

This research advances sustainable water treatment by combining pollutant removal with renewable energy generation, addressing critical env…

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wastewater bioelectrochemical metals environmental analysis
Computational Modelling of the Neonatal Brain Connectivity
King’s College London Dr Dafnis Batalle 🎓 Bioengineering 🎓 Data Science Deadline: 04 May 2026

Develop advanced computational models of neonatal brain connectivity using multimodal MRI data. Investigate neurodevelopmental conditions through integrated structural and functional brain networks, leveraging mathemati…

This research could redefine understanding of early brain development by creating models that connect brain structure and function in neona…

3702+ citations · h35
Computational Neuroscience Brain Networks Graph Theory Neurodevelopment
Advancing animal-free organ-on-a-chip with PeptiMatrix
Queen Mary University of London Prof Martin Knight 🎓 Bioengineering 🎓 Biomedical Engineering

Explore synthetic peptide hydrogels to replace animal-derived ECM in organ-on-a-chip models. Test PeptiMatrix formulations for musculoskeletal tissue engineering across leading OoC platforms. Innovate animal-free 3D mic…

This project addresses critical limitations of current organ-on-a-chip models by eliminating animal-derived ECM components, reducing animal…

8190+ citations · h55
primary cilia cartilage bioengineering mechanobiology
DPhil in Cardiovascular Science (Secondary Prevention of Vascular Dysfunction and Disease)
University of Oxford Professor Nicola Smart 🎓 Bioengineering 🎓 Biomedical Sciences Deadline: 01 May 2026

Explore innovative cross-disciplinary methods to prevent and reverse vascular disease progression. Engage with cutting-edge multi-omics, AI imaging, and regenerative biology to identify novel therapeutic targets for car…

This research addresses critical unmet needs by targeting secondary prevention of vascular diseases, which are leading causes of death glob…

5314+ citations · h36
Vascular Dysfunction Secondary Prevention Multi-Omics Imaging
Right Ventricular Remodelling Following Pulmonary Valve Implantation in Patients with Surgically Corrected Tetralogy of Fallot (Ref: FP-SK-2025)
Loughborough University Prof Sotiris Korossis 🎓 Bioengineering 🎓 Biomechanics Deadline: 31 Mar 2026

This PhD develops patient-specific multiphysics computational models to study the anatomy, biomechanics, haemodynamics, and electrophysiology of the right heart before and after pulmonary valve replacement in patients w…

Aeroelasticity and Aerodynamics of Badminton Shuttle
The University of Manchester Dr Ajay Harish, Dr K Katnam 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Bioengineering

This PhD investigates the coupled aeroelastic and aerodynamic behaviour of badminton shuttles, combining computational modelling and experimental analysis to predict flight stability, drag, and performance.

Advancing Structured m-MOFs for Enhanced Carbon Capture and Removal in Industrial Applications - PhD
Cranfield University Dr A Nabavi 🎓 Bioengineering 🎓 Chemical Engineering Deadline: 06 May 2026

Fully funded PhD at Cranfield University on MOF-based carbon capture combining experimental work and CFD modelling to develop scalable industrial decarbonisation solutions.

Faculty of Medicine EPSRC UDLA Studentships
Imperial College London Ravinash Krishna Kumar, Andrew Scott, Charlotte Bevan, Beth Holder, John Tregoning, Sonia Nielles-Vallespin, Michaela Noseda, Fu Siong Ng 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Bioengineering Deadline: 16 Apr 2026

Fully funded EPSRC UDLA PhD studentships at Imperial in biomedical engineering and medicine, covering synthetic biology and cardiac imaging with interdisciplinary training and strong research support.

Bond graph model generation from molecular dynamics simulations
The University of Auckland Dr Jarrah Dowrick, Dr Kenneth Tran 🎓 Bioengineering

This PhD will develop computational workflows to generate thermodynamically consistent bond graph models from molecular dynamics simulations, bridging molecular biophysics and systems-level physiological modelling.

BHF 4-yr PhD Programme: Next Generation Human Models of Cardiovascular Disease
King's College London Dr Aleksandar Ivetic, Dr Anna Zampetaki, Dr Adam Celiz 🎓 AI in Health 🎓 Bioengineering Deadline: 30 Mar 2026

10 fully funded 4-year PhD positions on human models of cardiovascular disease (CVD), integrating bioengineering, multi-omics, and AI-powered health data, with interdisciplinary training across King’s and Imperial.

Postdoctoral Researcher Position (m/f/div) in Metagenomics
Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology Prof Gianni Panagiotou 🎓 Bioengineering 🎓 Bioinformatics Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Three-year postdoctoral position at Leibniz-HKI in Jena, Germany, focusing on computational microbiome research and multi-omics integration to study gut bacteria’s systemic impact on human physiology.