Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
372 research degree projects
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Mathematical sciences | Engineering
Machine learning and stochastic optimisation for maritime anomaly behaviour identification
This project will develop advanced machine learning and stochastic optimisation methods to identify anomalous behaviours in maritime traffic using Automatic Identification System (AIS) data. It will enhance maritime situational awareness and security while addressing uncertainty and complexity in vessel behaviour modelling. -
Biological sciences | Engineering
Advancing urinary tract infection treatment through on-chip technological innovation
This project targets antibiotic-resistant urinary tract infections using a lab-on-a-chip that mimics the human urinary tract. It enables realistic infection studies and tests phage therapy; phages are natural viruses that kill bacteria. The aim is to develop faster, smarter treatments to combat resistance and improve patient outcomes. -
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Label free nucleic acid probes for the detection of disease related mRNA
Early diagnostic detection using fast and sensitive methods are of great importance for disease prevention. Label free nucleic acid probes for the detection of disease related messenger RNA, non-coding RNA and micro-RNA is of topical interest. Nucleic acid chemistry, biophysical, biochemical and stat-of-the-art modern spectroscopic techniques will be used. -
Electronics and Computer Science
Generative AI and creativity in software development
This project investigates how AI tools can augment developer creativity, while considering the potential downsides. You will be working at the intersection of human-centred AI and software engineering in delivering research with real-world impact. -
Biological sciences
Mechanisms of Cell Communication Driving Early Pancreatic Tumour Formation
This project investigates how secretory signalling pathways and cell communication influence the emergence of cancer stem cells (CSCs) during early pancreatic cancer development. Using advanced 3D organoid models, multi-omics, and genetic approaches, it aims to identify key pathways, biomarkers, and therapeutic targets for early detection and intervention in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). -
Biological sciences | Electronics and Computer Science | Engineering
AI-enabled modelling of early developmental resilience for defence health and security
This project combines human organoid models with computational tools to understand how unfamiliar biological or chemical exposures affect early development. You will work across experimental and AI-driven approaches to build a system that can predict developmental vulnerability and support future health-protection and defence-readiness efforts. -
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Investigation of fluorinated prolines by NMR spectroscopy
Some nasty peptides (conotoxins in carnivorous snails, neurotransmitter mimetics in snake venoms) contain uncommon conformers of the proline amino acid. This project is about controlling and measuring proline’s unusual dihedral angles, and improve nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methods to gather structural and dynamics information, using fluorinated prolines (FPro) as natural prolines' proxies. -
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Molecular upconversion luminescence via [d-f] hybrids
The aim of this project is to work on state-of-the-art heteropolymetallic architectures (organometallic transition-metal and lanthanide complexes) in the area of two-photon molecular upconversion luminescence, for application as novel bioimaging probes. -
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Biological sciences
Photoswitchable ion transporters towards supramolecular chemotherapy
Photoswitches enable remote control of molecular function with high spatiotemporal precision. This interdisciplinary project will involve the synthesis and testing of new drug-like switchable anionophores for use in the controlled treatment of diseases such as cancer. -
Physics and astronomy | Engineering
Silicon-liquid crystal systems for dynamic wavefront control and light modulation
The project will focus on developing a new, adaptive meta-optical platform, combining micro-structured silicon with the tuneable layer made of liquid crystals for effective manipulation of near- and mid-infrared beams.