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FSE PhD President's Doctoral Scholarship: Sensing Urban Heat: Integrating Bicycle-Based Measurements, Local Climate Modelling and Spatial Optimisation The University of Manchester in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biomedical Engineering
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 18, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
The University of Manchester
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About this position
This PhD studentship at The University of Manchester develops a new class of additively manufactured metallic acoustic metamaterials for shaping and amplifying sounds that matter for human communication. The project is designed around a human-informed inverse-design framework, where information about ear-canal geometry and speech-relevant acoustic needs is used to guide the design of compact metallic structures.
The student will work across engineering, applied mathematics, acoustics, and hearing science to optimise metamaterial architectures for targeted wave compression and pressure amplification. Mathematical and computational models will be used to generate candidate designs, which will then be fabricated using additive manufacturing / 3D printing. The project also includes dimensional metrology, materials characterisation, acoustic testing, and feedback from measured data into the models to improve future designs.
An important part of the research is understanding how manufacturing deviations affect acoustic response. To do this, the project uses artificial-ear models and acoustic sensors to quantify performance and compare predicted versus measured behaviour. The work follows an iterative cycle of design, make, measure, and perceive, giving the student experience in both computational and experimental methods.
The studentship offers broad training in acoustic-wave modelling, numerical optimisation, metamaterial design, process monitoring, metrology, materials characterisation, acoustic measurement, psychoacoustic experimental design, research ethics, and data analysis. The project is supervised by Dr Yuze Huang and is intended to build expertise relevant to future hearing technologies.
The project is expected to start in September 2027.
Funding details
Available
What's required
This 4-year PhD studentship is open to Home (UK) and international applicants. Applicants must submit a formal application through the online portal, specifying the full project title and supervisor(s), details of previous study, and names and contact details of two referees. A Supporting Statement, CV, and transcripts of awarded and in-progress university qualifications must be uploaded. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to apply
Contact Dr Yuze Huang to discuss suitability for the project before applying. Submit a formal application through the online portal and select the FSE PhD President’s Doctoral Scholarship programme. Upload your Supporting Statement, CV, transcripts, and provide two referees' details.
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