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Fully Funded PhD in Multiscale Imaging and Mechanics of Osteoarthritis University College London in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded PhD studentship. Funding covers Home/UK tuition fees (currently £6,400/year) and a maintenance stipend (currently £23,805/year) for 3.5 years. International students may apply if eligible for Overseas fee status, but only the Home/UK tuition fee level is covered and they must secure additional funding for the remaining Overseas tuition fees.
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United Kingdom
University
University College London
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Fully funded PhD studentship in Multiscale Imaging and Mechanics of Osteoarthritis at University College London (UCL), in collaboration with the Royal Veterinary College and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF).
The project sits at the intersection of biomechanics, advanced X-ray imaging, computational modelling, image analysis, and osteoarthritis biology. The successful student will join the Multiscale X-ray Imaging Lab / MXILab and investigate how joint microarchitecture drives mechanical dysfunction in knee osteoarthritis.
Research activities include ultra-high-resolution HiP-CT imaging at ESRF, ex vivo loading experiments on human knees and large animal joints, Digital Volume Correlation (DVC) to quantify strain fields, image reconstruction, registration, segmentation, and integration of large volumetric datasets with machine learning and computational models.
Supervisory expertise spans imaging, mechanics, modelling, and musculoskeletal biology, including Prof. Peter D. Lee, Prof. Ryo Torii, Prof. Andrew Pitsillides, and support from Dr Aikta Sharma and Dr Chen.
Eligibility: applicants should have, or expect to achieve, a first-class degree in a relevant discipline such as biomechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, biophysics, or a related field. Strong biomechanics knowledge, engineering/design skills, and interest in biomedical imaging and coding are desirable. UCL English language requirements apply for non-native English speakers.
Funding: fully funded for Home/UK tuition fees and a maintenance stipend for 3.5 years. International applicants may be considered, but must cover any tuition fee difference above the Home rate.
Application: contact Prof. Peter D. Lee first with a statement of suitability and CV, then submit a formal PhD application through UCL. The project start date is 01 October 2026.
Funding details
Fully funded PhD studentship. Funding covers Home/UK tuition fees (currently £6,400/year) and a maintenance stipend (currently £23,805/year) for 3.5 years. International students may apply if eligible for Overseas fee status, but only the Home/UK tuition fee level is covered and they must secure additional funding for the remaining Overseas tuition fees.
What's required
Applicants should hold, or be expected to achieve, a first-class undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as biomechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, biophysics, or a related field. A strong foundation in biomechanics and solid design and engineering skills are essential. Experience or interest in experimental rig development, biomedical imaging, and coding is highly desirable. Candidates should have excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, and a clear interest in interdisciplinary research. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet UCL’s English language entry requirements.
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United Kingdom
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Computational Modelling
Computer Science
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Prof.
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Cardiology
Medical Imaging
Cardiac Imaging
Circulatory Physiology
Coronary Intervention
Prof.
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
X-ray Imaging
Arthritis
Materials Science
Computer Science
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