A fully funded PhD studentship is available at the University of Surrey, starting January 2026, for UK Home students. The project, funded by EPSRC and the Department for Transport (DfT), will pioneer Digital Commentary Driving (DCD), a novel framework to enhance transparency, safety, and regulatory readiness of autonomous vehicles. Research topics include developing AI-driven methods for DCD data analysis, investigating evidence for near-miss detection, creating realistic scenarios to evaluate system trustworthiness, and advancing explainable and trusted AI for AV certification. The successful candidate will work closely with Prof Saber Fallah (Director, CAV-Lab), Dr Nick Reed, and Paul Spence, as well as colleagues from DfT. Benefits include access to world-class simulation and robotics facilities, collaboration with DVSA, and a secondment opportunity. Applicants should have a strong background in AI, robotics, computer science, or related fields. The studentship covers tuition and stipend. The application deadline is 29 August 2025. For enquiries, contact Prof Saber Fallah at [email protected].

A fully funded PhD studentship is available at the University of Surrey, starting January 2026, focusing on pioneering Digital Commentary Driving (DCD) to enhance transparency, safety, and regulatory readiness of autonomous vehicles. The project is funded by EPSRC and the Department for Transport (DfT), UK, and offers collaboration with DVSA and a potential secondment. Research topics include developing AI-driven methods for DCD data, investigating evidence for near-misses and edge cases, creating realistic scenarios for system trustworthiness, and advancing explainable and trusted AI for AV certification. The successful candidate will work closely with Prof Saber Fallah (Director, CAV-Lab), Dr Nick Reed, and Paul Spence, as well as colleagues from DfT. Applicants should be UK Home students with a strong background in computer science, robotics, engineering, or related fields, and an interest in AI, autonomous vehicles, and safety assurance. The studentship covers tuition and stipend, with access to world-class simulation and robotics facilities. The application deadline is 29 August 2025. For enquiries, contact Prof Saber Fallah at [email protected].