Sara Adela Abad G.

Fully Funded PhD opportunity at University College London (UCL) in Bioinspired Robotics and Embodied Intelligence , starting 1 October 2027 . This interdisciplinary project focuses on designing robotic legs that are both strong and agile by learning from nature. The work combines robotic design , modelling , prototyping , and experimental testing to explore how biological principles can inform the next generation of robotic systems. Research areas: bioinspired robotics, robotics, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, embodied intelligence, biomechanics, and related experimental engineering topics. The project is based in UCL Mechanical Engineering and the UCL Robotics Institute , in collaboration with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) . Funding: This is a 4-year fully funded PhD studentship. It includes a stipend of £1,500/year above the London-weighted UKRI rate and covers home tuition fees . Eligibility: The studentship is open only to applicants who qualify for UK Home tuition fee status under UCL rules. International/overseas fee payers are not eligible, even if they can personally cover the tuition fee difference. How to apply: Email [email protected] with a CV (maximum 2 pages) , contact details of two referees , and short written responses to two questions: (1) motivation for doctoral research and this project, and (2) suitability for doctoral research, including examples of independence, curiosity, time management, problem-solving, communication, and interdisciplinary skills. Intended applicants: final-year MEng students, MSc students, and recent graduates interested in robotics, mechanical engineering, and bioinspired design.