PhD in Systems Power and Energy in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow | Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 30,240
(c. USD40,347.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Our School of Engineering conducts cutting-edge research in Systems, Power, and Energy, addressing critical challenges across multiple disciplines including energy systems, ultrasonics, materials science, space technology, and the intersection of science and music.

Overview
We take an interdisciplinary approach, uniting specialists from diverse domains to solve industry-relevant problems. Our partnerships span energy sectors, space technology, medical applications, bioengineering, nanotechnology, and automotive innovation.

Research Areas
Communications, Sensing and Imaging
- Antenna development and propagation modeling
- Signal processing and 5G waveform innovation
- Network resource management and MAC architecture
- Integrated RAN and backhaul solutions
- Autonomous cellular network optimization
- AI and big data applications for network self-configuration
- 5G implementations in: Intelligent Transportation, Precision Agriculture, Healthcare Connectivity, Wearable Networks, Ecological Monitoring, Smart Infrastructure

Energy
- High-performance renewable systems
- Low-emission fossil fuel solutions
- Optimized energy conversion methods
- Advanced nuclear safety technologies
- Energy system monitoring and simulation

Medical and Industrial Ultrasonics
- Therapeutic ultrasound applications
- Industrial ultrasonic processing
- Transducer material innovation
- Cavitation phenomena research
- Ultrasound system electronics
- Advanced beamforming techniques
- Hybrid ultrasound imaging systems
- Space and extreme environment tools
- Acoustic micromanipulation

Materials, Design and Manufacturing
- Composite material engineering
- Next-generation manufacturing
- Computational design automation

Space Systems
- Extraterrestrial research missions
- Orbital debris solutions
- Spacecraft power technologies
- Advanced orbital mechanics

Science & Music
- Performance gesture analysis
- Microtonal rehearsal technologies
- Digital performance modeling


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

2.1 Honours degree or equivalent

Required documentation
Applicants should submit:
Transcripts/degree certificate
Two references
A one-page research proposal
CV
Name of potential Supervisor

IELTS - 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome) - 79, with Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18,Writing 21

Tuition GBP 30,240

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