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Behnaz Sohani

4 months ago

PhD Opportunities in Intelligent Cardiovascular Digital Twins and Coordinated Stability Control at Loughborough University Loughborough University in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Computer Science

Funding

Self-funded PhD opportunities. Fees for 2026-27 are listed as UK £5,238 per year and International £29,500 per year for full-time study. Duration is 3 years. No stipend or tuition waiver is mentioned.

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Jan 1, 2028

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Loughborough University

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Computer Science
Machine Learning
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Reinforcement Learning
Electric Vehicle
Robotics
Mechatronics
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About this position

Loughborough University is advertising two self-funded PhD opportunities in the Intelligent Automation Centre under the supervision of Behnaz Sohani (Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Robotics and Automation).

Project 1: Intelligent Cardiovascular Digital Twin and Adaptive Control for Clinical and Sport Applications focuses on AI-driven physiological modelling, adaptive cardiovascular digital twins, data-informed health intelligence systems, nonlinear dynamical modelling, machine learning, and advanced control engineering. The project aims to build a personalised cardiovascular digital twin and adaptive closed-loop control system using ECG signals, with applications in clinical healthcare, wearable medical devices, and sport performance optimisation.

Project 2: Next-Generation Coordinated Lateral Stability Control for Electric Vehicles focuses on coordinated control of dynamic systems, vehicle stability, active front steering, direct yaw control, reinforcement learning, extended state observers, and hardware-in-the-loop validation. The project targets intelligent and resilient control strategies for electric vehicles and autonomous driving.

Eligibility: Applicants should normally hold a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Strong motivation for interdisciplinary research is expected. MATLAB/Simulink experience is advantageous for the cardiovascular project, while control theory, vehicle dynamics, programming, and reinforcement learning are relevant for the EV project. English language requirements apply.

Funding: These are self-funded PhD places. The page lists 2026-27 fees as UK £5,238 per year and International £29,500 per year for full-time study, with a 3-year duration. No stipend is mentioned.

Application window: The project pages list an application deadline of 1 January 2028, with start dates shown as 1 October 2026, 1 February 2027, and 1 July 2027.

How to apply: Apply online via the Loughborough University project pages for the relevant reference number. You can also contact Behnaz Sohani directly by email to discuss the project and proposal development.

Funding details

Self-funded PhD opportunities. Fees for 2026-27 are listed as UK £5,238 per year and International £29,500 per year for full-time study. Duration is 3 years. No stipend or tuition waiver is mentioned.

What's required

PhD applicants should have a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Candidates should be highly motivated with strong academic background and genuine enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research at the engineering-medicine or automotive-control interface. For the cardiovascular project, experience with simulation environments such as MATLAB/Simulink is advantageous. For the EV stability project, a foundation in control theory, vehicle dynamics, and programming is expected, and machine learning/reinforcement learning experience is desirable. Applicants must meet the university’s minimum English language requirements.

How to apply

Apply online through the Loughborough University PhD opportunity pages for the relevant project reference. Use the project links provided in the post or contact Behnaz Sohani by email to discuss the project and proposal. Prepare to meet the entry and English language requirements before submitting.

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