Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Quantum information encoding, manipulation, transmission, and detection rely on ‘quantum emitters’
Summary of PhD Program:
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.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Mathematics and Physics
Summary of PhD Program:
DES is commonly used at a strategic level for decision-making in emergency departments (medium- or long-term planning horizon, typically months or years). This project will investigate the development of a DES at the operational level (short-term, typically on a timescale of days or weeks (“offline-operational”) or in real-time (“online-operational”)) [3, 4]. This PhD will focus on developing novel methodology to update a DES using real-time data and deploy scenario analysis for operational decision-making. A strong background in Mathematics is required for this project. Experience with simulation and Python will be considered an advantage.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in AI-ASSISTED PHYSICAL LAYER SECURITY
Summary of PhD Program:
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. Fully Funded PhD Position in SECURE AND TRUSTWORTHY HARDWARE
Summary of PhD Program:
We need to ensure that the hardware that will underpin future comms infrastructure is secure and trustworthy. Cyber vulnerabilities in hardware cannot be easily patched (unlike software). PhD projects on this topic will address the open research challenge of how to deliver trusted and resilient hardware for future fully virtualised communications systems. Research into post-quantum cryptography and linking advanced cryptographic approaches (e.g identity-based encryption) and hardware security to achieve hardware-rooted security could provide verifiability, anti-tampering, anti-counterfeiting properties to future communication infrastructures. Such technologies could also be used to mitigate against the possible leakage of sensitive information in integrated communications and sensing systems of the future.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
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5. Fully Funded PhD Position in TRUSTWORTHY AI FOR SECURE FUTURE OPEN NETWORKS
Summary of PhD Program:
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
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in SPACE/TERRESTRIAL COMMS AND SECURITY
Summary of PhD Program:
In space communication infrastructures (satellite/UAV/High-altitude platform systems) there can be a wide variety of open integration options with terrestrial network platforms, introducing distinct research challenges in performance, energy efficiency and security and privacy in different scenarios. Network resources provided by global satellite communication systems can be simultaneously shared by multiple regional terrestrial networks, and hence, a PhD project on this topic will address key research questions on how we can engineer novel secure/resilient and high performing solutions against potential attacks whilst optimising the system performance.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in BENCHMARKING SOCIAL VALUE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Summary of PhD Program:
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.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Summary of PhD Program:
This project offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated PhD student with an engineering background to contribute to the development of a novel biological implants with the potential to improve the lives of countless individuals suffering from joint defects or degeneration and its debilitating consequences. This PhD project aims to develop bioresorbable implants for regenerating damaged articular cartilage in the knee joint. The project will employ a unique combination of advanced polymers (bio), 3D printing technique such as Melt Electro-Writing (MEW) for creating highly organized scaffolds, and finite element analysis (FEA) for computational optimization. This is a follow-up project for the current North-South research grant in collaboration between QUB and Trinity College Dublin.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in DIGITAL TWINNING FOR ROBOTIC MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Summary of PhD Program:
This project seeks to fill a gap in digital technologies and applications for the simulation and operation of automated production systems in the manufacturing sector. The main aims are to develop means by which the accuracy and precision of virtual / simulated robotic operations can be improved making them more positionally representative of a real system at a pre-production stage. The work also seeks to enable the development of a digital twin framework where real production data can be fed to a virtual model enabling more effective operations through real time digital monitoring and process changes when required.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
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10. Fully Funded PhD Position in DEVELOPING NEXT GENERATION SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING USING COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING
Summary of PhD Program:
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.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in MAPPING AND VALORISATION OF BEEF PRODUCTION CO-PRODUCT & WASTE STREAMS
Summary of PhD Program:
Dawn Meats, established in Co. Waterford, Ireland in 1980, has grown to a business with over €2bn in annual revenue, employing over 8,000 staff in twelve countries. Within their portfolio, Dunbia, employing over 5,000 across 15 sites in N.I ROI and GB, is one of Europe’s leading food companies specialising in the production of quality beef, lamb, further processed and slow cooked products. With a global focus on improved resource stewardship across all sectors Dawn Meats recognise that agricultural waste represents a reserve of unexploited resources that can provide avenues for economic growth while promoting improved waste management practices.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
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12. Fully Funded PhD Position in ADVANCED PLASMA PROCESSING OF BIO-BASED MATERIALS FOR POTENTIAL PACKAGING APPLICATIONS
Summary of PhD Program:
This is a multi-disciplinary project with close collaboration with industrial partners and researchers from different Schools/Universities. The research focuses on the development of innovative material processing technology to produce eco-friendly packaging materials derived from renewable sources (such as plant and food wastes). Through the application of cutting-edge plasma technology, we aim to modify the mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties of natural materials like alginate, animal/plant proteins, and extend their use in potential applications such as green packaging. Through controlled plasma parameters, we aim to optimize the materials for sustainability and enhanced functionality / performance.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE AVIATION: STRUCTURAL MODELLING OF HYDROGEN-POWERED AIRCRAFT
Summary of PhD Program:
To deliver zero-emission aviation by the 2050 there are a range of potential alternative sustainable propulsion system technologies under development. Hydrogen combusting turbofans and hydrogen-powered fuel cells are among the most promising options, alongside SAF and full/hybrid electric solutions. No ‘one size fits all’ solution is likely for the future aerospace sector, with various combinations of the alternative propulsive technologies potentially proving optimal for different aircraft requirements. With existing aircraft modelling approaches and design philosophies dictated by understanding of conventional aircraft, and often restricting design freedom, there is a need for new modelling capability that is sufficiently flexible, adaptable and dynamic to incorporate the wide and ever-evolving design space of novel propulsion system technologies and accelerate the route to identifying the most optimal design solution.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in METAL 3D PRINTING FOR BIODEGRADABLE ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANTS: INNOVATIONS IN MAGNESIUM ALLOY APPLICATIONS
Summary of PhD Program:
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.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
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15. Fully Funded PhD Position in DEVELOPMENT AND OPTIMISATION OF THE DEMAGNETISATION PROCESS OF END-OF-LIFE PERMANENT MAGNETS
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD project will investigate optimised demagnetisation 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 demagnetisation. Validation will be through lab-scale demagnetisation experiments with magnetic properties evaluated using sensitive SQUID magnetometry. The effect of heating parameters on microstructure will also be analysed. The goal is to develop an in-depth understanding of efficient, controllable demagnetisation to minimise energy use and maintain material integrity in an industrial recycling context.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in 3D PRINTED FLEXIBLE STRAIN SENSORS FOR HEALTHCARE AND SOFT ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
Summary of PhD Program:
This project aims to synthesise superior composites by reinforcing polymers with conductive nanotubes or graphene, then 3D print soft sensors. With augmented electromechanical response, these sensors hold promise for artificial muscles, robotics, and other applications at the intersection of nanotechnology and additive manufacturing. The overarching goal of this project is to formulate novel CNT- and graphene-based polymer nanocomposites, optimise their electromechanical response, and fabricate functional prototypes via 3D printing.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in HIGH STRENGTH BEARING ALLOYS BY RECYCLING ZN ALLOYS
Summary of PhD Program:
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.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in DEVELOPMENT OF BIORESORBABLE IMPLANTS FOR THE REPAIR AND REGENERATION OF KNEE JOINT
Summary of PhD Program:
This project offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated PhD student with an engineering background to contribute to the development of a novel biological implants with the potential to improve the lives of countless individuals suffering from joint defects or degeneration and its debilitating consequences. This PhD project aims to develop bioresorbable implants for regenerating damaged articular cartilage in the knee joint. The project will employ a unique combination of advanced polymers (bio), 3D printing technique such as Melt Electro-Writing (MEW) for creating highly organized scaffolds, and finite element analysis (FEA) for computational optimization. This is a follow-up project for the current North-South research grant in collaboration between QUB and Trinity College Dublin.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
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19. Fully Funded PhD Position in DIGITAL TWINNING FOR ROBOTIC MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Summary of PhD Program:
This project seeks to fill a gap in digital technologies and applications for the simulation and operation of automated production systems in the manufacturing sector. The main aims are to develop means by which the accuracy and precision of virtual / simulated robotic operations can be improved making them more positionally representative of a real system at a pre-production stage. The work also seeks to enable the development of a digital twin framework where real production data can be fed to a virtual model enabling more effective operations through real time digital monitoring and process changes when required.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
20. Fully Funded PhD Position in DEVELOPING NEXT GENERATION SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING USING COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING
Summary of PhD Program:
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
21. Fully Funded PhD Position in MAPPING AND VALORISATION OF BEEF PRODUCTION CO-PRODUCT & WASTE STREAMS
Summary of PhD Program:
This collaborative project involves an investigation into the utilization of organic waste streams emanating from the local beef sector, particularly focusing on protein and plant material. Initially, the project entails reviewing existing literature and technologies relevant to waste utilization. Subsequent phases include conducting a lifecycle analysis (LCA) of waste stream management, mapping and quantifying waste sources, characterizing raw materials, and identifying potential co-products. The extraction and characterization of valuable compounds from organic waste streams are central to the project.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
22. Fully Funded PhD Position in ADVANCED PLASMA PROCESSING OF BIO-BASED MATERIALS FOR POTENTIAL PACKAGING APPLICATIONS
Summary of PhD Program:
This is a multi-disciplinary project with close collaboration with industrial partners and researchers from different Schools/Universities. The research focuses on the development of innovative material processing technology to produce eco-friendly packaging materials derived from renewable sources (such as plant and food wastes). Through the application of cutting-edge plasma technology, we aim to modify the mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties of natural materials like alginate, animal/plant proteins, and extend their use in potential applications such as green packaging. Through controlled plasma parameters, we aim to optimize the materials for sustainability and enhanced functionality / performance.
