Civil Engineering: Fully Funded EPSRC DTP PhD Scholarship: Innovative flood risk mapping tool based on machine learning and hydrodynamic modelling

15 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Swansea University

Department

Central

Research Field

Engineering » Civil engineering
Engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

5 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Funding providers: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) DTP

Subject areas: Civil Engineering

Project start date: 

• 1 April 2024 (Enrolment open from mid–March)

Project supervisors: Dr Ji Li (primary- [email protected] ) and Dr Yunqing Xuan (secondary) 

Aligned programme of study: PhD in Civil Engineering

Mode of study: Full-time

Project description: 

Traditionally, flood risk is mapped using deterministic and simple hydraulic models based on unrealistic assumptions like steady state flow conditions. However, such methods are simplistic and bear large uncertainties as flood events are dynamic, complex, three-dimensional phenomena, and thus rarely comply with these assumptions. Therefore, promoting the ability to credibly map flood risk and improving our understanding of the real risk posed to the public by these events are significant. This project aims to develop a machine learning-based stochastic hydrodynamic modelling for flood risk mapping along with uncertainty assessment. In addition to the conventional flood risk assessment, it can quantify the level of uncertainty associated with flood modelling and assess the impacts of these uncertainties on flood risk. This is vital for reliable design of flood mitigation measures and for resilience of communities at risk of flood incidents. 

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must hold an Upper Second Class (2.1) honours degree in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship (i.e. a student who is eligible to pay the UK rate of tuition fees) but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirements. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency. 

Please note desirable skills include basic knowledge on hydrology, hydro-sediment-morphodynamics, geotechnicals, numerical modelling and willingness to conduct numerical modelling using Matlab, Python, Fortran, etc.

Specific Requirements

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations . 

Additional Information
Benefits

This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £18,622.

Additional research expenses will also be available. 

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must hold an Upper Second Class (2.1) honours degree in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship (i.e. a student who is eligible to pay the UK rate of tuition fees) but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirements. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency. 

Please note desirable skills include basic knowledge on hydrology, hydro-sediment-morphodynamics, geotechnicals, numerical modelling and willingness to conduct numerical modelling using Matlab, Python, Fortran, etc.

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations . 

Selection process

Please visit our website for more information.

Website for additional job details

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/civil-engineering-…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Swansea University

Country

United Kingdom

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/civil-engineering-…

Contact

State/Province

Swansea

City

Swansea

Website

http://www.swansea.ac.uk

Street

Singleton Park

Postal Code

SA2 8PP

STATUS: EXPIRED