The Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering is offering a 4-year Fully funded PhD Studentship in Pioneering Active EMI Filters With AI For Sustainable Automotive Systems. The studentship covers international fees and provides a tax-free stipend (£22,750 per annum, Year 1).

Eligibility for this PhD studentship requires applicants to hold a first-class or high 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Candidates should have a strong background in areas such as electromagnetic compatibility, power electronics, or AI/machine learning, along with proficiency in programming tools like Python, MATLAB, Simulink, or C++.

University College London (UCL) is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary universities, ranked among the global top 10. Founded in 1826, it was the first university in England to welcome students regardless of religion and to admit women on equal terms with men. Located in the heart of London, UCL is renowned for its pioneering research, innovative teaching, and strong industry collaborations.

Application Deadline: Applications accepted all year round

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University College London (UCL)

• Department: Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering (Faculty of Engineering Sciences)

• Course Level: PhD Research Project

• Award: Fully funded studentship covering international tuition fees and a tax-free stipend (£22,750 in Year 1, rising with inflation)

• Access Mode: Online (application submission)

• Number of Awards: One

• Nationality: Students worldwide

• The award can be taken in: London, United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD in Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering (project focus on EMI filters, AI, and automotive systems)

• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a first-class or high 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

  • Strong foundation in one or more of:

    • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or interference (EMI)

    • Power electronics or analogue/digital circuit design

    • Machine learning, reinforcement learning, or AI control

  • Proficiency in a technical computing language (Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++).

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

  • A Master’s degree or equivalent industrial experience, EMI testing, or automotive systems experience will be considered an advantage.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply via the UCL Research Degrees portal: UCL PhD Application Link.
The application must include:

• A letter of motivation

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A research proposal (max. 1,000 words, excluding bibliography) outlining research questions, objectives, methods, and case studies.

For inquiries, contact:

• Dr Yukun Hu: [email protected]

• Dr Kelin Jia: [email protected]

Benefits

• Full coverage of international tuition fees.

• Annual stipend of £22,750 (tax-free, Year 1; rises with inflation).

• Access to Jaguar Land Rover testbeds and EMC data.

• Industrial collaboration with leading experts in sustainable automotive systems.

• Opportunity to contribute to next-generation intelligent powertrain platforms.

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