James Hetherington

University College London (UCL) is offering three fully funded PhD positions for UK/Home students in the areas of cybersecurity, crime science, and computer science, starting September 2025. The projects focus on enhancing crime detection and investigation in the Internet of Things era, investigating digital supply chain attacks in digital twins, and detection and mitigation of ransomware attacks on industrial control systems. Supervisors include Dr. Anna Maria Mandalari (Electronic & Electrical Engineering), Dr. Nilufer Tuptuk (Security & Crime Science), Dr. Fabio Pierazzi (Computer Science), Prof. James Hetherington (Advanced Research Computing Centre), and Prof. Stephen Hailes (Computer Science). Funding covers tuition fees, a stipend of £22,870 per year, and up to £4,000 per year for research expenses. Applicants must hold or expect to hold a first-class or upper second-class honours undergraduate degree in a relevant subject; a Master’s degree is preferred but not essential. UCL’s English language requirements (Good level, Level 2) must be met. The application process involves selecting a project, contacting the supervisor, preparing application materials, and submitting via UCL’s applicant portal by 15 June 2025. Diversity monitoring is required. For more details and to apply, visit the provided application link. These positions are ideal for students interested in cutting-edge research in cyber-physical risk, digital security, and crime science, with opportunities to work with leading academics and access substantial research resources.

University College London (UCL) is offering three fully funded PhD opportunities for UK/Home students in the areas of cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, and industrial control systems. The projects focus on enhancing crime detection and investigation in the IoT era, investigating digital supply chain attacks in digital twins, and detection and mitigation of ransomware attacks on industrial control systems. Supervisors include Dr. Anna Maria Mandalari (Electronic & Electrical Engineering), Dr. Nilufer Tuptuk (Security & Crime Science), Dr. Fabio Pierazzi (Computer Science), Prof. James Hetherington (Advanced Research Computing Centre), and Prof. Stephen Hailes (Computer Science). Funding covers tuition fees, a stipend of £22,870 per year, and up to £4,000 per year for research expenses. Applicants must hold a first-class or upper second-class honours undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, with a Master’s degree preferred but not essential, and meet UCL’s English language requirements. The application deadline is 15 June 2025. To apply, candidates should review the project outlines, contact supervisors, prepare application materials, and submit via UCL's applicant portal. For more details and the application process, visit the provided link. These positions offer the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team at a leading UK institution, with access to cutting-edge research and entrepreneurial support.

University College London (UCL) is offering three fully funded PhD opportunities for UK/Home students in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-Physical Risk. The projects focus on cutting-edge topics: enhancing crime detection and investigation in the Internet of Things era, investigating digital supply chain attacks in digital twins, and detection and mitigation of ransomware attacks on industrial control systems. Supervisors include Dr. Anna Maria Mandalari (Electronic & Electrical Engineering), Dr. Nilufer Tuptuk (Security & Crime Science), Dr. Fabio Pierazzi (Computer Science), Prof. James Hetherington (Advanced Research Computing Centre), and Prof. Stephen Hailes (Computer Science). Funding covers tuition fees, an annual stipend of £22,870, and up to £4,000 per year for research expenses. Applicants must hold or expect to hold a first-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject; a Master’s degree is preferred but not essential. English language proficiency at UCL's Good level (Level 2) is required. The application process involves selecting a project, contacting the supervisor, preparing supporting documents, and submitting via UCL's applicant portal by 15 June 2025. For more details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/e63zxPBY. These positions offer the chance to work in a vibrant research environment at UCL, collaborating with leading academics in cybersecurity, IoT, and digital risk.