PhD in Autonomous Mobile Robotic Detection and Localisation of Gas Leaks within Industrial Facilities The University of Manchester in United Kingdom

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and AI for Net Zero (RAINZ CDT) is advertising a fully funded PhD project for September 2026 entry at The University of Manchester, in collaboration with Baker Hughes.

The project is titled Autonomous mobile robotic detection and localisation of gas leaks within industrial facilities. It sits at the intersection of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Environmental Science, with a strong net-zero and industrial emissions-reduction focus.

Supervision is by Dr Paul Wright and Dr Zhiqi Tang at the University of Manchester. The post is aimed at candidates interested in autonomous mobile robots, sensing, detection, localisation, and AI-enabled systems for industrial environments.

The opportunity is described as fully funded. The attached UKRI guidance indicates that UKRI-funded studentships normally include a stipend and tuition fee support up to home fee rates, with additional training support; international students may need to contribute to fees depending on provider arrangements.

Application deadline: 15 May 2026 at 5pm UK time. Interested applicants should read the full project details and apply through the linked project page.