Electronic and Electrical Engineering: Fully Funded Swansea University, MOD and M2M UK PhD Scholarship: Smart Beam and Null Steering Antennas for 6G Cellular Networks and Autonomous Transportation with AI Functionality

22 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Swansea University

Department

Central

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Engineering » Electronic engineering
Engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

16 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: Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, MOD and M2M UK

Subject areas: Communications, antennas, beam and null steering, AI

Project start date: 

• 1 April 2024 (Enrolment open from mid–March) 
• 1 July 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-June) 
• 1 October 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-September) 

Supervisors:

• Professor Amit Mehta ([email protected] ) 
• Dr Jason Jones

Aligned programme of study: PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Mode of study: Full-time 

Project description: 

The advent of 6G cellular technology promises to revolutionize communication and transportation systems. A pivotal component in this technological leap is the development of smart beam steering antennas, designed to enhance network efficiency and reliability. This project focuses on innovating beam and null steering antenna systems that are optimized for 6G cellular networks and autonomous vehicles, including planes, trains, drones, airships, and cars.  

In the realm of 6G cellular networks, these antennas will significantly boost data transmission rates and reduce latency, make entire system greener by over factor of 10000 and facilitating ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC). This enhancement is vital for the safe and efficient operation of self-driving vehicles, which rely heavily on real-time data exchange for navigation and decision-making.  

For autonomous planes, trains, airships, and cars, the integration of these smart antennas will lead to improved navigation capabilities, better safety protocols, and a more reliable communication network. This project not only aims to push the boundaries of wireless communication technology but also aspires to be a cornerstone in the infrastructure of next-generation intelligent transportation systems. 

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) 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. 

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 at UKRI rate (currently £18,622 for 2023/24).

Additional research expenses will also be available.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) 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. 

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/electronic-electri…

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/electronic-electri…

Contact

State/Province

Swansea

City

Swansea

Website

http://www.swansea.ac.uk

Street

Singleton Park

Postal Code

SA2 8PP

STATUS: EXPIRED