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Computer Science research and PhD programmes

Research in Computer Science at Brunel is internationally recognised, ranked 5th in the UK in the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities and 1st in the UK for H-index (source NTU 2018). We have particular strengths in research into computing methodologies (Intelligent data analysis, artificial intelligence, simulation and modelling), software engineering, human centred computing (HCI and interactive multimedia systems) and digital economy (including IOT, trust, privacy and cyber security). Our research delivers creative computing solutions to industrial and societal challenges, with applications including healthcare, overseas development, education, ecology, finance and manufacturing. 

Research opportunities for students  

Research students are welcomed to Brunel as valued members of our thriving, research-intensive community. Browse PhD opportunities below and find out about the funding available for students. 

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Research in Computer Science

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Brunel Creative

Brunel Creative is a gateway to our work in the use of digital technology across the arts, sciences and engineering.
AI: Social and Digital Innovation

AI: Social and Digital Innovation

Social, economic and strategic effects of AI and associated technologies. Impact of AI and related technologies on societies, organisations and individuals.
Brunel Software Engineering Lab

Brunel Software Engineering Lab

Promoting all sides of empirical and formal investigations of software artefacts – code, formal models and human aspects.
Computational Biology

Computational Biology

Developing and applying novel methodologies for computational modelling, simulation and analysis of biological systems
Computer Science for Social Good

Computer Science for Social Good

Our group works with partners in the Global South to lead and promote interdisciplinary research in the field of computer science and social good. We focus on investigating and developing new ways and innovative technologies to address challenging socio-economic problems.

Creative Computing

Creative Computing

Multidisciplinary research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (machine learning), serious and fun gaming, and cognitive modelling to simulate a physical world either as a virtual, augmented or mixed reality environment.

Digital Economy

Digital Economy

Focusing on international digital economy research capability in areas including cyber security, trust, identity and privacy challenges, and big data analytics.

Human Computer Interaction

Human Computer Interaction

Investigating ways in which humans and computers can interact through intuitive interface design, understanding of human factors and multimedia.

Institute of Digital Futures

Institute of Digital Futures

Brings together digital science and technology innovation and advancement, aligned with the Grand Challenges of the UK’s Industrial Strategy, thereby enhancing the global citizen’s quality of life.
Intelligent Data Analysis

Intelligent Data Analysis

Concerned with effective analysis of data involving artificial intelligence, dynamic systems, image and signal processing, optimisation, pattern recognition, statistics and visualisation.

Intelligent Digital Economy and Society

Intelligent Digital Economy and Society

Research into intelligent digital economy and society using AI, data analytics, 6G, media, human-machine interaction, digital games, augmented and virtual reality, digital twins, IoTs, cyber security, data & information fusion.
Interactive Multimedia Systems

Interactive Multimedia Systems

Building sensor and media-rich, cross-layer, inclusive e-systems, with an interest in human-machine interaction, sensorial-based interfaces, data visualisation and multimedia.

Modelling and Simulation

Modelling and Simulation

Investigating how modelling and simulation can be supported by research into high-performance computing, e-infrastructures, cyberinfrastructures, cloud computing and web-based simulation.

Smart Technology Advancements in Health and Rehabilitation

Smart Technology Advancements in Health and Rehabilitation

Data science/wearable technology and Rehabilitation; Haptic feedback, multi-sensory interfacing and Robotics in Health; Immersion and Engagement in Virtual Rehabilitation; TeleHealth/TeleRehab; Data: using AI and Machine learning to improve health.

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Adoption of cloud computing by SMEs and public sector

Adoption of cloud computing by SMEs and public sector

Completed
High performance simulation for industry and society

High performance simulation for industry and society

Completed
e-Infrastructures for Africa

e-Infrastructures for Africa

Completed
Facilitating social media research in social sciences

Facilitating social media research in social sciences

Completed
Pandemic crisis prediction and management

Pandemic crisis prediction and management

Ongoing
Detecting change in medical data to identify bias

Detecting change in medical data to identify bias

Ongoing
Establishing a 'Futures Market' for digital personhood data

Establishing a 'Futures Market' for digital personhood data

Completed
Green data centres

Green data centres

Ongoing
Zero-defect manufacturing strategies towards on-line production management

Zero-defect manufacturing strategies towards on-line production management

Completed
End-to-end digital manufacturing solution

End-to-end digital manufacturing solution

Completed
Intelligent data-driven pipeline for the manufacturing of certified metal parts

Intelligent data-driven pipeline for the manufacturing of certified metal parts

Ongoing
Microelectronics supply chain provenance

Microelectronics supply chain provenance

Completed
Maintenance models for zero-unexpected-breakdowns

Maintenance models for zero-unexpected-breakdowns

Ongoing
Educating older adults about extrinsic falls risk factors at home

Educating older adults about extrinsic falls risk factors at home

Completed
Neuromorphic computing - simulating the human brain memory mechanism

Neuromorphic computing - simulating the human brain memory mechanism

Completed
Smart money

Smart money

Completed
Consciousness transfer and communication technologies

Consciousness transfer and communication technologies

Completed
Synthetic data generation for primary care data

Synthetic data generation for primary care data

Ongoing
Proximity-based interactive media experiences

Proximity-based interactive media experiences

Completed
Predicting online radicalisation

Predicting online radicalisation

Completed
Networked labs for training in sciences and ICT

Networked labs for training in sciences and ICT

Completed
Emergency guide system for the elderly

Emergency guide system for the elderly

Completed
Multimodal digital media in journalistic newsrooms

Multimodal digital media in journalistic newsrooms

Completed
Micro company productivity enhancement with Cloud Computing

Micro company productivity enhancement with Cloud Computing

Completed
Making deep learning and AI skills mainstream in India

Making deep learning and AI skills mainstream in India

Completed
HPC and Big Data Technologies for Global Systems

HPC and Big Data Technologies for Global Systems

Completed
Trust in home: rethinking interface design in the Internet of Things

Trust in home: rethinking interface design in the Internet of Things

Completed
Modernization of Doctoral Education in Science

Modernization of Doctoral Education in Science

Ongoing
Software suite for brewery management system

Software suite for brewery management system

Completed
Redesigning protein dynamics

Redesigning protein dynamics

Completed
A data-oriented predictive ecology approach to modelling fish communities

A data-oriented predictive ecology approach to modelling fish communities

Completed
3D software mapping for osteoarthritis pain self-management

3D software mapping for osteoarthritis pain self-management

Completed
Emotion AI for trading on financial markets

Emotion AI for trading on financial markets

Ongoing
Personalised disease modelling

Personalised disease modelling

Ongoing
Retinal image analysis

Retinal image analysis

Ongoing
A deep learning model for global camera trap labelling

A deep learning model for global camera trap labelling

Ongoing
Verified Exascale Computing for Multiscale Simulations

Verified Exascale Computing for Multiscale Simulations

Completed
Digital game-based student centred learning

Digital game-based student centred learning

Completed
Mobile technologies for improved home-based healthcare assessments

Mobile technologies for improved home-based healthcare assessments

Completed
On-line tool to intelligently interpret design information contained in patents

On-line tool to intelligently interpret design information contained in patents

Completed
Developing a new platform for African Indigenous Knowledge

Developing a new platform for African Indigenous Knowledge

Completed
Integrated technology support system for tackling violence against women

Integrated technology support system for tackling violence against women

Ongoing
AI-assisted tax assessment

AI-assisted tax assessment

Ongoing
Covid immunity passport service design

Covid immunity passport service design

Ongoing
3D digital glasses for enhancing mobility

3D digital glasses for enhancing mobility

Completed
Innovative solar heating for industrial processes

Innovative solar heating for industrial processes

Ongoing
Hygienic, usable, engaging public mid-air interactions

Hygienic, usable, engaging public mid-air interactions

Ongoing
Computing grid for the exploitation of Large Hadron Collider data in the UK

Computing grid for the exploitation of Large Hadron Collider data in the UK

Ongoing
Physics analysis and operations of the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment

Physics analysis and operations of the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment

Ongoing
R&D in preparation for an upgrade of CMS for the Super- Large Hadron Collider

R&D in preparation for an upgrade of CMS for the Super- Large Hadron Collider

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Our funded studentships become available at different times of the year. Please keep checking our page regularly to see the latest funded opportunities. We also advertise all our funded studentships as soon as they become available on the @BrunelResearch twitter account.

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