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We have an exciting PhD scholarship within Electronic Engineering Sensor Systems at the University of Sheffield for a project entitled "PhD in Optical Sensing Instrumentation".
Project Description:
Optical sensing is used within a wide range of measurement instrumentation, including thermal imaging, radiometry, Lidar and hyperspectral imaging. During the course of this PhD project, the candidate will develop measurement instrumentation around one or more of these themes, assessing it for different applications. The developed instrumentation will enable new capabilities within optical sensing and measurement, leading to the accumulation of new knowledge as well as enabling various measurement challenges to be overcome. In this project, there would also be opportunities to incorporate cutting-edge solutions to overcome a range of measurement challenges; it would be fascinating to incorporate artificial intelligence or machine learning into optical measurement instrumentation.
The project is expected to involve the development of electronic circuitry and instrumentation related to the optical sensor at its core, along with the application of the developed instrumentation. However, the candidate will be empowered to utilise and develop skills within various other related instrumentation disciplines. This may include, but is not limited to: analogue electronics, digital electronics, software, mechanics and optics. The instrumentation will be used within a range of diverse application, including renewable energy, process manufacturing, scientific characterisation, environmental sensing and volcanology.
The project's outcomes will elevate optical measurement instrumentation to the next level, with the candidate becoming an expert within the field. Through the development of higher accuracy measurement instrumentation, this research will redefine the standard of optical measurement instrumentation, ushering in a new era of measurement possibilities across diverse fields.
About the Research Group:
The project will take place within the Sensor Systems Group within Electronic and Electrical Engineering. The group specialises in the development of novel sensor system-based metrology instrumentation, used within both academic and industrial applications. The group has an expertise in non-contact metrology, thermal imaging, hyperspectral measurements, and spray-on electronics, working with several industrial collaborators, including Tata Steel and Rolls-Royce. The candidate will benefit from working within a large, multi-disciplinary research group, and learn from experienced members of staff and other PhD students. Group members come from a diverse range of backgrounds and disciplines, with the group promoting a friendly and inclusive working environment.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Bachelors/Masters Honours degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. The student should have skills in, or would like to develop skills in, electronics design related to metrology instrumentation.
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the project supervisors to discuss your interest in and suitability for the project prior to submitting your application.
Please refer to the EPSRC DTP webpage for detailed information about the EPSRC DTP and how to apply.
Apply Here: Application Form (sheffield.ac.uk)
Funding Notes
The award will fund the full (UK or Overseas) tuition fee and UKRI stipend (currently £18,622 per annum) for 3.5 years, as well as a research grant to support costs associated with the project.