The University of Bristol is offering two exciting PhD opportunities in the field of smart and robotic textiles, led by Dr. Richard Suphapol Diteesawat, a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow. These projects focus on the development of novel functional fibres and yarns for advanced actuating and sensing textiles, as well as the integration of smart deployable structures and soft robotic actuation to engineer next-generation intelligent textiles. The research is part of the Soft Robotics Research group (SoftLab) and the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, the UK's largest multidisciplinary robotics research centre. The projects aim to advance wearable assistive technologies, robotic clothing, and responsive structures by bridging materials science, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Applicants with a background in engineering, materials science, robotics, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Funding is available through the University of Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarship and the China Scholarship Council (CSC)–Bristol Joint Scholarship, with alternative funding options possible for strong candidates. The internal application deadline is 17th November 2025. Interested candidates should review the project details, check their eligibility, and contact Dr. Diteesawat to discuss their application and research interests.