PhD Studentship

About the ProjectThe optimisation algorithm of neural networks, backpropagation, is considered impractical for biological systems and neuromorphic computing.The recent success of deep learning has raised concerns about its energy consumption. To address this issue, researchers have started exploring physical neural networks (PNNs), which leverage the...

Supervisors: Dr. Xu Xu, Professor Ian Halliday, Professor Richard Clayton, Harry SaxtonCardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Invasive and non-invasive treatments carry patient risk and can fail to achieve the desired clinical outcome, due to the physiological state of a patient, who would therefore benefit from quantitative...

We are delighted to offer a full-time PhD Studentship as part of a Leverhulme funded project entitled This Woman's Screen Work?: Creativity, Care and Gender in Asian Film. ' The project looks at the careers of female screen-workers in Asian film and screen industries. We aim to focus on both day-to-to-day working experiences and how women navigate both local...

Supervisors: Prof. Solomon Brown & Dr Smitha GopinathWith increased penetration of renewables into electricity systems world wide the behaviour of actors within the energy system requires increased consideration of uncertainty and environmental impacts to support the wider decarbonisation effort. This work would extend the economic optimisation of...

The EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility has a funded PhD studentship available for research and development in the epitaxy of semiconductor materials and devices. There are a broad range of research projects available for the successful applicants in areas such as quantum technology, integrated photonics, electronics and sensing. The impact of the research will...

Supervisors: Prof. Solomon Brown (University of Sheffield) & Dr Mark Workman (Imperial College)Socio-technical transitions are complex and subject to deep uncertainty. Indeed, topics previously considered to be subjected to scientific processes of `prediction' – such as the retail price inflation index - are now increasingly considered to be steeped in...

Closing date: 30th September 2024 at 5pmMany children struggle with mathematics learning. Challenges in maths can lead to anxiety and avoidance which has negative academic and life-long consequences. Interventions are needed to build children's confidence while reducing anxiety and misconceptions. Our work has found that digital applications, such as...

Closing date: 30 September 2024 at 5pmMany children struggle with mathematics learning. Challenges in maths can lead to anxiety and avoidance which has negative academic and life-long consequences. Interventions are needed to build children's confidence while reducing anxiety and misconceptions. Our work has found that digital applications, such as computer...

Primary supervisor: Professor Lenny KohHost: University of Sheffield, Management SchoolThis PhD project will support The Compound Semiconductor (CS) Manufacturing Hub for a Sustainable Future, based at Sheffield University Management School, led by Professor Lenny Koh. The Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub for a Sustainable Future is 1 of 5 new hubs...

We are delighted to offer a full-time PhD Studentship as part of a Leverhulme funded project entitled This Woman’s Screen Work?: Creativity, Care and Gender in Asian Film. ‘ The project looks at the careers of female screen-workers in Asian film and screen industries. We aim to focus on both day-to-to-day working experiences and how women navigate both...

About the Project The optimisation algorithm of neural networks, backpropagation, is considered impractical for biological systems and neuromorphic computing. The recent success of deep learning has raised concerns about its energy consumption. To address this issue, researchers have started exploring physical neural networks (PNNs), which leverage the...

Supervisors: Dr. Xu Xu, Professor Ian Halliday, Professor Richard Clayton, Harry Saxton Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Invasive and non-invasive treatments carry patient risk and can fail to achieve the desired clinical outcome, due to the physiological state of a patient, who would therefore benefit from quantitative...

The EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility has a funded PhD studentship available for research and development in the epitaxy of semiconductor materials and devices. There are a broad range of research projects available for the successful applicants in areas such as quantum technology, integrated photonics, electronics and sensing. The impact of the research...

Closing date: 30th September 2024 at 5pm Many children struggle with mathematics learning. Challenges in maths can lead to anxiety and avoidance which has negative academic and life-long consequences. Interventions are needed to build children’s confidence while reducing anxiety and misconceptions. Our work has found that digital applications, such as...

Are you interested in working in a dynamic research environment to take your clinical career to the next level? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinically qualified individual with and interest in cancer immunology and breast cancer bone metastasis to contribute to an ongoing research project focused on improving immunotherapies for premenopausal...

Supervisors: Prof. Solomon Brown & Dr Smitha Gopinath With increased penetration of renewables into electricity systems world wide the behaviour of actors within the energy system requires increased consideration of uncertainty and environmental impacts to support the wider decarbonisation effort. This work would extend the economic optimisation of...

About the Project Ankle fusion is a common treatment for advanced ankle arthritis to relieve pain and improve functional outcomes. However, there is a reported non-union rate of 5-37%, requiring further surgery or an ankle replacement. Moreover, there are several options for internal fixation, with no consensus on the number of screws, orientations, and...