Alejandro Jiménez Rios

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🎓 PhD opportunity at the University of Bath through the Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027/28 . This opportunity is for highly motivated prospective PhD candidates interested in research at the intersection of structural engineering , conservation , sustainability , and emerging technologies . The supervising academic, Alejandro Jiménez Rios (Lecturer in Structural Engineering and Cluster Co-Leader for History, Conservation, and Management), is seeking candidates with interests in topics such as: - Conservation and structural assessment of historic buildings and bridges - Non-destructive inspection, diagnosis, and monitoring of heritage structures - Structural behaviour of masonry, earthen, and other sustainable materials - Advanced numerical modelling and computational structural engineering - Artificial intelligence and digital twins for structural engineering and conservation The post emphasizes innovative, interdisciplinary proposals that address a clear development challenge in the candidate’s home country. The scholarship provides fully funded doctoral study in the UK for eligible candidates from least developed countries and vulnerable Commonwealth states. Eligibility highlights: applicants must be citizens and permanent residents of an eligible Commonwealth country, meet the academic requirements, be available to start in September 2027 , and demonstrate that they could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. Deadline: CSC deadline is 20 October 2026 at 16:00 BST . Candidates must also apply through an eligible nominating agency, which may have an earlier deadline. How to apply: Email Alejandro Jiménez Rios directly with an updated CV, a one-page motivation letter, and a two-page research proposal. Check the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission eligibility rules carefully before applying.