10 PhD Degree-Fully Funded Positions at Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom.
- Omran Aburayya
- May 6, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: May 14, 2024
Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom invites online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. Here is a list of Fully Funded PhD Programs available at Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom.
Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.
PhD position summary/title: BENCHMARKING SOCIAL VALUE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
The primary focus of social value initiatives in the field of engineering has mostly centred on promoting inclusivity within the internal composition of the workforce. Nevertheless, there remains a noticeable deficiency in effectively addressing the issue of fair inclusion for external stakeholders in the context of infrastructure design and execution. A comprehensive examination is warranted to address the identified deficiency. Building on prior exploratory efforts, the aim of this PhD is to establish a robust and scholarly theoretical foundation for enhancing community engagement for infrastructure projects. This foundational work will propose a new theory, insights from complex social networks, and cross-disciplinary knowledge to develop a formidable theoretical framework for understanding and enhancement of community engagement dynamics. Here, the emphasis will be on formulating theories and governing principles conducive to effective examination and conflict resolution tailored to community involvement for infrastructure projects.
Application Deadline : 1 July 2024
2. PhD position summary/title: SPACE/TERRESTRIAL COMMS AND SECURITY – JOINTLY WITH UNIVERSITY OF SURREY
Future communication systems toward 6G and beyond are expected to be open, secure and resilient integrations of different networks with the goals of overcoming the digital divide, whilst still being economically viable. This requires seamless integrations of space and terrestrial mobile systems into a uniform Network of Networks (NoN). Today’s digital society involves a wide variety of networks, such as public cellular, satellite/UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), optical, WiFi and personal body-area networks. Despite the benefits in their integration for m¬itigating the fundamental digital divide, there remain profound research challenges in terms of interoperability, highly reliable end-to-end performances, seamless cross-network mobility, network automation, security and resilience.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
3. PhD position summary/title: TRUSTWORTHY AI FOR SECURE FUTURE OPEN NETWORKS – JOINTLY WITH UNIVERSITY OF SURREY
Future communication systems toward 6G and beyond are expected to be open, secure and resilient integrations of different networks with the goals of overcoming the digital divide, whilst still being economically viable. This requires seamless integrations of space and terrestrial mobile systems into a uniform Network of Networks (NoN). Today’s digital society involves a wide variety of networks, such as public cellular, satellite/UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), optical, WiFi and personal body-area networks. Despite the benefits in their integration for m¬itigating the fundamental digital divide, there remain profound research challenges in terms of interoperability, highly reliable end-to-end performances, seamless cross-network mobility, network automation, security and resilience.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
4. PhD position summary/title: AI-ASSISTED PHYSICAL LAYER SECURITY – JOINTLY WITH UNIVERSITY OF SURREY
Traditional approaches in research of the physical layer of communication systems and their security rely on rigorous mathematical modelling of the system and environment. Such approaches rely on various simplifications that undermine the fidelity of the models and the efficiency of the designs in highly dynamic wireless environments. As the complexity of the environment, and the demand for more efficient and adaptable/reconfigurable physical layers, increases in the context of 5G and 6G, traditional approaches become less effective. PhD projects in this topic will therefore address emerging AI/ML technology that offers an entirely new framework that is data-driven for use in the ML-based analysis and design of secure physical layers for future networks. In addition, the nature of physical layer security solutions is characterized by increased ambiguity owing to the presence of attackers whose behaviour cannot be readily modelled but can be learned from the available data. Hence, AI-assisted approaches will be investigated to address these research challenges.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024.
5. PhD position summary/title: QUANTUM VISUALISATION WITH SINGLE PHOTON EMITTERS: THEORY AND EXPERIMENTATION
This PhD project aims to harness the capabilities of solid-state emitters for integration with photonic devices and connecting them through an optical channel known as a waveguide. When coupled with the waveguide, emitters can interact with guided electromagnetic modes, exchanging energy and information. The term ‘cooperativity’ signifies the extent of their interaction with the guided mode and the mode’s capability to mediate interactions between distant individual emitters [1-3]. The research objective is to investigate the degree to which cooperative interactions among waveguide-coupled emitters enable them to withstand external decoherence effects in solid-state hosts. This investigation aims to enhance entanglement generation between solid-state qubits, enabling scalable quantum networking. Additionally, it seeks to facilitate interaction among individual emitters for synchronized emission events, providing benefits in quantum sensing and metrology. This includes developing experimental and computational tools tailored for the seamless integration of single emitters into nanoscale optical waveguides. It also involves consideration of quantum emitters such as vacancy centres in nanodiamonds, two-dimensional materials, and semiconductor nanocrystals, as well as architectures for chip integration.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
6. PhD position summary/title: 3D PRINTED FLEXIBLE STRAIN SENSORS FOR HEALTHCARE AND SOFT ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
Develop the next generation of flexible strain sensors via an innovative fusion of nanotechnology and 3D printing. Formulate high-performance polymer nanocomposites filled with carbon nanotubes or graphene. Optimise the dispersion and orientation of the nanofiller and develop materials that can transduce mechanical strains into precise electrical signals. Through hands-on 3D printing, give physical shape to your material innovations. Validate sensor performance for wearable and soft robotics applications. Acquire broadly applicable skills in an emerging field with tremendous technological potential at the vibrant intersection of materials science and mechanical engineering.
Flexible strain sensors made from polymer nanocomposites can be used for soft robotics and for monitor human activities through wearable devices. By transducing mechanical deformations into electrical signals, they can measure respiration rate, joint motions, etc. These capacitive, resistive, or piezoelectric devices capitalise on polymers’ stretchability combined with nanofillers’ strength. Additive manufacturing through 3D printing facilitates shaping novel materials with heightened sensor sensitivity.
Application Deadline : 21 June 2024
7. PhD position summary/title: DEVELOPMENT AND OPTIMISATION OF THE DEMAGNETISATION PROCESS OF END-OF-LIFE PERMANENT MAGNETS/ School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
This PhD project will investigate optimized demagnetization of end-of-life magnets using different heat sources, such as infrared, induction furnaces, or microwave heating. The project will model heat transfer and magnetic domain evolution using Multiphysics simulation software like COMSOL. Different heating methods and configurations will be simulated to predict optimal thermal demagnetization. Validation will be through lab-scale demagnetization experiments with magnetic properties evaluated using sensitive SQUID magnetometry. The effect of heating parameters on microstructure will also be analyzed.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
8. PhD position summary/title: METAL 3D PRINTING FOR BIODEGRADABLE ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANTS: INNOVATIONS IN MAGNESIUM ALLOY APPLICATIONS/School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
The increasing use of biodegradable metals in orthopaedic implants is driven by the needs of an aging global population and rising health challenges. These metals are transforming orthopaedic surgeries by stabilising bone tissue during healing, naturally degrading, and being absorbed by the body, thus eliminating secondary surgeries. This shift not only reduces patient distress and healthcare costs but also aligns with the growing focus on sustainability in healthcare. Our project aims to enhance the functionality of biodegradable Magnesium (Mg) implants using advanced metal 3D printing techniques like Selective Laser Melting (SLM). However, the rapid corrosion of Mg alloys in body fluids presents a significant challenge, which we address by developing innovative biodegradable coatings from PLA/Chitosan and PLA/Cellulose. These coatings are designed to control degradation while maintaining non-toxic and antimicrobial properties, optimising the use of Mg alloys in orthopaedic applications.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
9. PhD position summary/title: DEVELOPING NEXT GENERATION SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING USING COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING/School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
This Ph.D. opportunity merges finite element modeling with advanced constitutive models to optimize packaging structures. Dive into unraveling paper’s mechanical behavior, predicting performance, and shaping sustainable industry standards. Join us in pushing the boundaries of innovation and leaving a lasting impact on the environmental impact of packaging.
Welcome to an exciting journey at the intersection of innovation and sustainability! In this project, we’re diving into the fascinating world of paper-based packaging design, where every fold, crease, and structure holds the key to revolutionizing how products are safeguarded and transported.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
10. PhD position summary/title: HIGH STRENGTH BEARING ALLOYS BY RECYCLING ZN ALLOYS/School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
This project will meanly investigate the metallurgical properties of modified Zn-Al bearing alloy with RE additions. The properties of cast alloy depend on many factors. The most important is chemical composition because each of the elements affects individually or the components increase (eventually decrease) their mutual influence on the structure and properties of the alloy. This work will investigate the effects of the rare earth concentration on the quality of the modification rate of the Zn-Al bearing alloy by monitoring the metallurgical phase transformation parameters during solidification. Furthermore, metallographic examinations will be conducted through SEM and optical microscope (OM) analyses to correlate the thermal analysis results with the corresponding microstructures. Hardness, wear resistance, and tensile tests will also be performed to test the mechanical properties of the treated alloys. In addition, the corrosion behavior of Zn-Al alloy with different rare earth-modified values will be carried out. The expected outcome of this research is to introduce a new high-strength Zn-Al alloy compared to common alloys which might contribute to high-quality bearing production.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
