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TrueBeat: Interpretable and Trustworthy AI for Early Arterial Fibrillation Diagnosis
South East Technological University (Waterford) Dr Bhaskar Murari; Dr Arun Sankar; Dr Ondrej Kucera 🎓 Biomedical Engineering 🎓 Cardiology Deadline: 22 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD developing interpretable AI models for early detection of atrial fibrillation using ECG data.

Multi-terminal HVDC Control and Operation Strategies for Offshore Wind Farms
Loughborough University Dr Zhengyu Lin, Dr Dong Chen, Dr Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt 🎓 Control Systems 🎓 Data Analysis

This PhD develops control and operational strategies for multi-terminal HVDC (MT-HVDC) networks in offshore wind, addressing vendor interoperability and system scalability using advanced simulations and industrial valid…

Resilient Control of Offshore Wind Transmission Systems for a Net-Zero Grid
Durham University Dr Mahmoud Shahbazi, Prof Hongjian Sun 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Electrical Engineering

This fully-funded PhD develops resilient control strategies for offshore wind transmission systems, focusing on grid-forming HVDC controllers for stable voltage and frequency restoration after faults. The project combin…

Noise reduction and machine learning approaches for advanced electromagnetic spectrum sensors
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Assoc Prof Benjamin Turnbull 🎓 Computer Science 🎓 Electrical Engineering Deadline: 01 Apr 2026

This industry-linked PhD focuses on miniaturized EMS sensor hardware, leveraging machine learning and signal processing to reduce noise, optimize ultra-small form-factor antennas, and improve manufacturability. The proj…

(SATURN CDT) Integrity assessment of superconducting fusion magnet materials in realistic multi-physics environments
University of Strathclyde Dr M Zhang, Dr Khurram Amjad 🎓 Electrical Engineering 🎓 Electromagnetism Deadline: 31 Mar 2026

This PhD investigates the multi-physics behaviour of superconducting fusion magnet materials, linking mechanical damage and electrical degradation to establish predictive qualification for next-generation fusion systems.

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.

Improving Defect Detection Reliability in Ultrasonic Testing through Artificial Intelligence
University of Strathclyde Dr Ehsan Mohseni, Dr Randika Vithanage 🎓 Acoustics 🎓 Applied Mathematics

This PhD project addresses the challenge of data interpretation in Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) by investigating how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can improve the reliability and consi…

On-chip topological photonics
University of Southampton Dr Dongyang Wang 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Computational Physics

Funded PhD at University of Southampton developing on-chip topological photonic crystals on silicon for applications in imaging, sensing, and computing. Combines theoretical modelling, simulation, and cleanroom fabricat…

Non-Hermitian topological physics
University of Southampton Dr Dongyang Wang 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Computational Physics

Funded PhD at University of Southampton focusing on non-Hermitian topological physics, including exceptional points, skin effects, and topological phase transitions, combining theoretical modelling with electrical circu…

Predoctoral University Assistant
University of Klagenfurt Prof. Andrea Tonello 🎓 Communications Engineering 🎓 Computer Engineering Deadline: 29 Apr 2026

Fully funded predoctoral PhD assistantship at University of Klagenfurt focusing on machine learning, communications systems, and embedded systems. Research spans wireless communication, signal processing, IoT, and AI ap…

Intelligent X-ray computed tomography scanning for advanced manufacturing
University of Southampton Joseph Lifton 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Automotive Engineering Deadline: 07 Jun 2026

Funded PhD at the University of Southampton developing AI-driven X-ray CT scanning strategies for complex engineering components. Combines robotics, simulation, and image processing to improve non-destructive inspection…