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237 research degree projects
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Electronics and computer science | Engineering
Development of a low-cost wearable system for respiration monitoring using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
Respiratory diseases develop progressively. However, current monitoring methods are unsuitable for long-term continuous monitoring. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) uses light to interrogate the optical properties of tissue. This project aims to develop a wearable system for long-term respiration monitoring using NIRS powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to aid in analysis. -
Engineering
Stacked Intelligent Metasurface (SIM) for Orthogonal Time Frequency Space (OTFS)
This project will explore the combination of Stacked Intelligent Metasurfaces (SIM) and Orthogonal Time Frequency Space (OTFS) in the next-generation Space-Air-Ground Integrated Network (SAGIN).
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Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Visible Light Integrated Sensing and Communication (VL-ISAC)
Imagine a world where there is Internet access and radar-assisted living and quantum security, wherever there is light. The objective of this project is to implement Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) in visible light bands.
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Engineering | Mathematical sciences | Ocean and earth science
Ultrasonic gas leak localisation and characterisation in complex environments
This PhD project will develop advanced ultrasonic array techniques for hydrogen leak detection, localisation and characterisation in complex, noisy environments. Combining mathematical modelling and physics-informed signal processing with AI-driven methods (including PINNs), the research aims to enhance robust, cost-effective leak detection with industrial applications on complex sites. -
Chemistry | Engineering
Advancing membrane electrochemical systems for sustainable resource recovery and CO? capture
This project will develop an integrated membrane electrochemical system (MES) for efficient lithium separation and CO? capture. By combining advanced membrane materials development with electrochemical process design and optimisation, it aims to deliver a transformative solution for sustainable resource recovery and carbon management. -
Electronics and computer science | Engineering
Advanced data-driven control of active distribution networks
Traditional circuit theory, grounded in transfer functions and state-space models, fall short at addressing the complexities of modern, bidirectional power networks. This project investigates data-driven control methodologies tailored for active networks, with a particular focus on coordinated control strategies, distributed controllers, and their practical implementation on power converter devices. -
Art, design, media and fashion
Artist Residency PhD Studentships at One Horton Heath
Eastleigh Borough Council with John Hansard Gallery and Winchester School of Art at the University of 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 have established a partnership to offer artist residencies at One Horton Heath (OHH) as PhD Studentships. -
Medicine
Investigating immune responses to controlled human infection with Bordetella pertussis using multi-omics
Pertussis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium, Bordetella pertussis. Disease can occur across the life course but is most significant in children under the age of 1 year where serious, life-threatening complications may occur. Unfortunately, pertussis has resurged globally despite high vaccine coverage. In order to better control this disease, new vaccines are required that induce long-lasting protection and generate herd immunity.
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Engineering | Medicine | Biological sciences
Ultra-high speed imaging based organotypic and hydrogel model for ultrasound stimulated bone and soft tissue
This project aims to validate the hypothesis that ultrasonic surgical tools can both limit cell damage at the site of cutting and stimulate tissue healing in regions remote from the surgical tip. This is achieved using ultra-high speed imaging based organotypic and hydrogel models for ultrasound-induced effects on bone and soft tissue. -
Engineering
Modelling gust-wing interactions in curvilinear flows
This project will explore gust-wing interactions in curvilinear flows, focusing on vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs). It offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), data-driven modelling, and experimental aerodynamics while addressing a critical challenge in renewable energy, such as gust-wing interactions in curvilinear flows.