Maria Papathanasiou
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PhD opportunity in machine learning-enhanced process design and control for biomanufacturing Imperial College London in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The post is advertised as a fully funded PhD opportunity, but the only explicit eligibility/funding detail given is that it is open to students with UK home fee status only.
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
Imperial College London
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About this position
PhD opportunity in the Life Science and Process Systems Engineering Lab at Imperial College London, led by Maria Papathanasiou.
The project focuses on machine learning-enhanced process design and control for biomanufacturing. The successful PhD student will work at the intersection of Chemical Engineering, Process Systems Engineering, and Computer Science, combining machine learning with mechanistic models, optimisation, and control to design and operate complex processes more efficiently and robustly.
Research applications include biologics and advanced therapies, and the lab collaborates with major pharmaceutical companies on real industrial challenges. This makes the position especially suitable for candidates interested in translating advanced modelling and AI methods into practical, high-impact bioprocess and manufacturing settings.
Eligibility: the opportunity is open to students with UK home fee status only. The post indicates a fully funded PhD and invites interested applicants to review the project details and lab page before applying.
Application: round one deadline is 1 November. Applicants should use the provided application link to submit their materials and may contact the supervisor for questions.
Useful links: recent work, project details, lab website, and application portal are included in the post.
Funding details
The post is advertised as a fully funded PhD opportunity, but the only explicit eligibility/funding detail given is that it is open to students with UK home fee status only.
What's required
Open to students with UK home fee status only. The project is aimed at PhD applicants interested in machine learning-enhanced process design and control, combining machine learning with mechanistic models, optimisation, and control for biomanufacturing applications.
How to apply
Review the project details and lab information using the provided links, then submit an application via the application link. Contact Maria Papathanasiou by message if you have questions before applying.
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Professors
Associate Professor in Process Systems Engineering
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Process Engineering
Biomanufacturing
Chemical Engineering
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