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Digital Twin and AI-Driven Modelling of Seabed Mobility for Offshore Infrastructure
Durham University Dr Wangcheng Zhang, Prof Stuart McLelland 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Computer Vision

This PhD develops a digital twin enhanced with interpretable AI to model seabed mobility around offshore wind infrastructure, integrating laboratory experiments, numerical simulations, and environmental data to predict …

Data-driven polarimetric shape sensing of composite laminates
Aston University Dr S Sergeyev 🎓 Data Analysis 🎓 Data Science Deadline: 15 Apr 2026

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.…

Deep learning for cardiac medical image analysis
The University of Auckland Dr J Zhao 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Biomedical Engineering Deadline: 19 Aug 2026

PhD project at the University of Auckland applying deep learning to cardiac CT and MRI analysis. Focuses on segmentation, disease modelling, and biomarker extraction to improve diagnosis and clinical decision-making in …

Machine-learning based optimisation of corrosion inhibitor formulations for CO2-containing aqueous environments
University of Leeds Prof Richard Barker 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Data Science Deadline: 08 Apr 2026

Funded CDT PhD at University of Leeds using machine learning to optimise corrosion inhibitor formulations for CO₂-rich environments. Combines AI, fluidic high-throughput testing, and corrosion science to improve energy …

Gas flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the upper airway and Computational Fluid Dynamic modelling of airflow during Above Cuff Vocalisation
University of Leeds Dr Zinedine Khatir 🎓 Data Science 🎓 Dynamics Deadline: 08 Apr 2026

Funded CDT PhD at University of Leeds combining gas flow MRI and CFD to model airflow during Above Cuff Vocalisation in tracheostomy patients, providing evidence-based guidance for safe and effective clinical applicatio…

Measuring and optimising airflow around a drone for the benefit of atmospheric aerosol and cloud sampling
University of Leeds Dr Declan Finney 🎓 Computer Science 🎓 Data Science Deadline: 01 Apr 2026

Funded CDT PhD at University of Leeds developing CFD and experimental methods to measure and optimise airflow around drones for accurate atmospheric aerosol and cloud sampling, combining fluid dynamics, modelling, and i…

PhD position | MSCA Doctoral Network | SUPER | Readiness and desirable futures for sustainable sports and physical activity
Glasgow Caledonian University Prof. Sebastien Chastin, Dr David Hamilton, Dr Karim Abu-Omar 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Cybernetics Deadline: 19 Apr 2026

MSCA-funded PhD at Glasgow Caledonian University exploring sustainable futures for sports and physical activity. Combines data science, policy analysis, and climate scenario modelling to assess climate-ready interventio…

PhD-Disruptive Technology-SensABLATE
Atlantic Technological University Karina Litvinova 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Biomedical Engineering Deadline: 23 Mar 2026

Fully funded PhD in Ireland under the SensABLATE programme, combining AI and optical imaging for real-time cancer surgery support. Focuses on intelligent imaging systems for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance.

Understanding evolving wildfire risk and resilience in Scotland
The University of Edinburgh Dr Zakary Campbell-Lochrie 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Climate Science Deadline: 10 Apr 2026

Funded PhD at the University of Edinburgh investigating wildfire risk and resilience in Scotland using mixed methods, modelling, and stakeholder analysis.

EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute
Henry Royce Institute Dr Lewis Owen, Prof Michael Shaver, Prof David Dye 🎓 Data Science 🎓 Engineering Deadline: 14 May 2026

Fully funded EPSRC CDT in Materials 4.0 offering interdisciplinary PhD training in digital materials science, including machine learning, robotics, and data-driven approaches across leading UK universities.

G-Research Funded PhD Studentships at SustAI
University of Southampton multiple supervisors 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Data Science Deadline: 14 Apr 2026

Fully funded 4-year PhD at Southampton’s SustAI CDT with G-Research support, focusing on AI, data science, and sustainability, with strong industry mentorship and training opportunities.

Advancing Fusion Energy with AI- Developing Novel Compressed Representations for High-Dimensional Physics Data
The University of Manchester Dr Julia Handl, Prof J Robson 🎓 Applied Statistics 🎓 Artificial Intelligence Deadline: 10 Apr 2026

Fusion Energy, Tokamak, Machine Learning, Graph Neural Networks, High-Dimensional Data, Surrogate Modelling, Materials Science, Predictive Modelling, Dimensionality Reduction, Time-Series Analysis