EPSRC DTP Funded Studentships
EPSRC Studentships
We are offering fully funded Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) studentships for the
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Project Title |
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EPSRC_2025_01 |
Zenghai Lu |
Dual-mode optical coherence tomography / fluorescence system for monitoring the morphology and metabolism of bio-printed 3D tri-layered skin equivalents |
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EPSRC_2025_02 |
Wenbin Zhong |
Design and fabrication of bio-inspired functional structured surfaces |
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EPSRC_2025_03 |
Faheem Khan |
AI-driven Predictive Beamforming for Secure Integrated Sensing and Communication in 6G Networks |
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EPSRC_2025_04 |
Adam Bevan |
Reimagining Rail Contact: Materials Innovation for Friction Management |
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EPSRC_2025_05 |
Simon Fletcher |
Autonomous and traceable large volume dimensional measurement in manufacturing |
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EPSRC_2025_06 |
Isa Inuwa-Dutse |
Agentic AI Modelling of Misinformation Spread and Mitigation Strategies |
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EPSRC_2025_07 |
Samuel Hawksbee |
Uncovering the Origins of Rail Defects Through AI and Image Processing |
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EPSRC_2025_08 |
Hadi Shafiei |
AI-Assisted Generation and Verification of Proofs and Counterexamples in Circuit and Proof Complexity |
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EPSRC_2025_09 |
Sid-Ali Amamra |
AI-Enhanced Stability and Control of Power-Electronics-Dominated Future Grid |
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EPSRC_2025_10 |
Rupak Kharel |
AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Electric Vehicles Smart Charging Network |
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EPSRC_2025_11 |
Baba Musa Abbagoni |
Computational and Experimental Analysis of Pressure-Based Degradation Metrics in Globe Control Valves |
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EPSRC_2025_12 |
Hossein Fatahian |
Advanced Design Strategies for Next-Generation Offshore Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines |
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EPSRC_2025_13 |
Helen Miao |
Advanced Control Mechanisms for Carbon-Neutral Heavy-Duty CI Engines Using Interchangeable Renewable Fuels |
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EPSRC_2025_14 |
Helen Miao |
Remote Vibroacoustic Monitoring for Wind Turbine Blade Health Management |
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EPSRC_2025_15 |
Prof. Simon Parkinson |
Post-Quantum Cyber Security |
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EPSRC_2025_16 |
Saad Khan |
Advancing Drone Forensics: Bridging Technical Gaps in UAV Evidence Acquisition and Analysis |
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EPSRC_2025_17 |
Shan Lou |
AI-Driven Mobile Metrology for Autonomous Inspection of Complex Large-Scale Parts in Advanced Manufacturing |
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EPSRC_2025_18 |
Raphael Fortulan |
Next-generation bio-based reservoir computing |
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EPSRC_2025_19 |
Yiheng Hu |
Power Train Systems for Grid Integration of Wave Energy Converters |
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EPSRC_2025_20 |
Mohamed Kentour |
Redefining Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) through Controlled Approximations. |
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EPSRC_2025_21 |
Ahmed Hamood |
Development of Next-Generation Heat Exchangers for Oscillatory Flow Systems |
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EPSRC_2025_22 |
Paul Bills |
Development and optimisation of biomimetic structures for osseointegration in Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) orthopaedic knee implants |
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EPSRC_2025_23 |
Farhan Ahmad |
Design and Evaluation of Quantum-Resilient Cryptographic Architectures for Securing 6G-Enabled Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Communications |
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EPSRC_2025_24 |
Farhan Ahmad |
Designing Efficient Trust Management Framework using AI/LLM for Vehicular Platoons in Logistics |
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EPSRC_2025_25 |
Mauro Vallati |
Scalable Automated Planning Approaches for Urban Traffic Control |
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EPSRC_2025_26 |
Hussam Muhamedsalih |
Novel In-line Thin Film Metrology for Roll to Roll Manufacturing of Flexible Electronics |
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EPSRC_2025_27 |
Yuchu Qin |
Trustworthy Prediction of Surface Roughness in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing |
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EPSRC_2025_28 |
Clay Palmeira |
LiquidSync: A Next-Generation Platform for Seamless Multi-Device Service Migration |
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EPSRC_2025_29 |
Rawia El Rashidy |
Assessing Railway Network Resilience under Climate Change and Natural Hazard Scenarios: A Quantitative Framework |
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EPSRC_2025_30 |
Qiang Hua |
Non-destructive Liquid Identification Device using Microwaves for Food Safety Applications |
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EPSRC_2025_31 |
Prof. Parik Goswami |
Moisture management in high-performance textiles |
Please contact pgrscholarships@hud.ac.uk for further information about these topics.
This call is open to UK Applicants only.
Applicants should be of outstanding quality and exceptionally motivated.
The studentships are funded for 3 years subject to satisfactory annual performance and progression review, and will provide for tuition fees and a tax-free stipend paid monthly.
Please note that there are more projects than funded studentships available and therefore this is a competitive application process which will include an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview in person or via Teams. After interview the most outstanding applicants will be offered a studentship.
Application Details
- Complete the Expression of Interest Form 2025
- Provide copies of transcripts and certificates of all relevant academic and/or any professional qualifications.
- Provide references from two individuals
Queries about the application process are welcomed. These along with completed forms, including all relevant documents should be submitted via-email to pgrscholarships@hud.ac.uk by the closing date which is 12 noon on Friday 1st August 2025.
Informal enquiries about individual projects should be directed to the lead supervisor listed for each project.
Summary of Award
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Type of Award: |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
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Eligibility: |
UK applicants only First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area, please refer to the entry requirements on the specific projects being advertised |
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Location: |
Huddersfield |
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Funding: |
3 years full time research covering tuition fees and a tax free bursary (stipend) starting at £20,780 for 2025/26 and increasing in line with the EPSRC guidelines for the subsequent years. Funded via the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Programme |
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Duration: |
3 years Full-time plus 12 months writing up (please note that no funding is available for the writing up period) |