PhD topics for research students

Find below a list of currently available self-funded PhD topics.

We encourage all students to contact the supervisor or the alternative contact person for more information and an informal chat to discuss the process of applying and preparing your research statement. For more information on how to apply click here.

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Supervisor
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PhD opportunity in real-time environmental monitoring and response using machine learning-enhanced simulations
We are offering a self-funded PhD position with our Department of Computer Science at Brunel University of London, focusing on real-time environmental monitoring and response using machine learning-en...
Self Funded
PhD in multiscale simulation of migration patterns in response to environmental stressors
We are offering a self-funded PhD position with our Department of Computer Science at Brunel University of London to investigate how extreme environmental events, such as droughts or hurricanes, impac...
Self Funded
PhD project in human augmentation through artificial intelligence (AI)
We are offering a self-funded PhD position with our Department of Computer Science at Brunel University London, focusing on integrating AI into human augmentation. This research project aims to explor...
Self Funded
PhD opportunity in UX/UI design with interactive and generative AI
We are offering a self-funded PhD position with our Department of Computer Science at Brunel University of London, focusing on integrating AI into UX/UI design. This research project aims to improve U...
Self Funded
PhD opportunity in AI-powered social virtual humans for children’s immersive experiences
We are offering a self-funded PhD position with our Institute of Digital Futures, focusing on developing AI-powered social virtual humans to enhance immersive experiences for children. Applications ar...
Self Funded
PhD project in force-based haptics for enhanced metaverse navigation for the vision-impaired
We are offering a self-funded PhD position with our Institute of Digital Futures, focusing on developing force-based haptic feedback systems to improve metaverse navigation for vision-impaired users. ...
Self Funded
Managing creativity through skunk works in organisational innovation
In today’s competitive and fast-paced environment, organisations seek agile approaches to foster creativity and innovation. Skunk works have been adopted by leading companies as a strategy to break fr...
Self Funded
Investigating the effects of compassionate leadership on employee well-being and organisational performance
This PhD research project seeks to investigate the concept of compassionate leadership and its effects on employee well-being, engagement, and overall organisational performance. Compassionate leaders...
Self Funded
Examining the impact of psychological capital on leadership effectiveness
Leadership effectiveness is critical for organisational success, especially in today's dynamic, often unpredictable business environment. Psychological capital (PsyCap) has been shown to enhance resil...
Self Funded
Examining the impact of disciplinary processes on employee experience and well-being
This PhD project aims to explore how organisational disciplinary processes influence employee experience, well-being, and engagement at work. Disciplinary procedures, while necessary for maintaining w...
Self Funded