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Computational Modelling Professors and Supervisors in United Kingdom
Professors in computational modelling in united kingdom
313 professors found
Professor of Spatial Science
University of Leeds
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Behavioral Economics
Computational Modelling
Agent-based Modeling
Multi-agent System
Dean, Professor of Operational Research
Newcastle University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Behavioral Economics
Health Economics
Monte Carlo Simulation
Computational Modelling
Model-driven Engineering
University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Covid-19
Pandemic Preparedness
Sars-cov-2
Assistant Professor
University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Microeconomics
Environmental Economics
Computational Modelling
Surrogate Modeling
Social Dynamics
Director, Centre for Policy Modelling, and Professor of Social Simulation
Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Social Psychology
Behavioral Economics
Agent-based Modeling
Computational Modelling
Collective Behavior
department of computer science university of sheffield mappin st
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Biostatistics
Computational Modelling
Multi-agent System
Collective Behavior
University Of Strathclyde
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Pandemic Preparedness
Covid-19
Molecular Epidemiology
Reader in Operational Research
Loughborough University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Behavioral Economics
Educational Technology
Computational Modelling
Simulation Training
Metamodeling
Aston University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Sustainability
Railway Engineering
Infrastructure Resilience
Destination Management
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University of Birmingham
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PhD/EngD studentship at the University of Birmingham in the School of Metallurgy and Materials, working on irradiation damage resistant refractory high-entropy alloys for advanced modular reactors with UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL). The project sits within the Materials for eXtremes (M4X) research group and focuses on the design, fabrication, irradiation, and post-irradiation examination of high-entropy alloys for extreme nuclear environments. Research topics include alloy design by com...
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
X-ray Diffraction
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University of Bristol
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United Kingdom
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PhD opportunity at the University of Bristol in bio-inspired robotic systems for investigating biological signalling and adaptive behaviour . This project develops bioinspired soft robotic systems as embodied platforms for studying how living systems coordinate responses through physical interaction, sensing, control, and information transfer. The research sits at the intersection of robotics , mechanical engineering , biophysics , cybernetics , materials science , and computational modelling . ...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
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1 month ago
PhD studentship at the University of Nottingham on the interface material layer created during linear friction welding (LFW) of titanium alloys . The project sits in an engineering research environment linked to Rolls-Royce plc and the University Technology Centre in gas turbine transmissions systems. The research will investigate the thermo-mechanical effects , material flow , and transient behaviour of the high strain-rate/high temperature interface contact layer formed during LFW. The study c...
Materials Science
Aerospace Engineering
Material Characterization
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1 month ago
Living costs in United Kingdom
Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
MonthlyYearly | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Associate Professor
University of Leeds
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Solid Mechanics
Viscous Flow
Frictional Mechanics
Tribology
Lecturer of Electrical Power Systems Engineering
University of Salford
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Environmental Economics
Energy Economics
Optimization Algorithm
Mathematical Programming
Professor
Brunel University London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Thermal Engineering
Heat Transfer
Thermal Energy Storage
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University of Oxford
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United Kingdom
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[Fully funded studentship covering course fees up to home fee level, plus a tax-free stipend at the UKRI standard rate of no less than £22,460 per annum, with additional support for research expenses and conference attendance.] This DPhil project in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Oxford explores how the timing and coordination of brain network activity shape human cognition. Based in the Department of Psychiatry, the studentship focuses on the neural dynamics that support flexible b...
Computer Science
Psychology
Decision Making
+9 more
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University of East Anglia
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United Kingdom
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The University of East Anglia in Norwich, United Kingdom, is offering a full-time PhD studentship in ultrafast spectroscopy with structured light , supervised by Dr Kayn Forbes. The project begins on 1 October 2027 and explores how specially designed light fields can reveal molecular and material dynamics beyond the reach of conventional spectroscopy. The research will combine pump–probe spectroscopy, structured-light photonics, analytical theory, and computational modelling. It will investigate...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Mathematics
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University of Exeter
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United Kingdom
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[Fees plus a stipend of £21,805 per annum for 2026/7.] PhD Studentship at the University of Exeter This funded PhD project explores cut and project schemes in hyperbolic space with applications to acoustic metamaterials . The studentship sits in a mathematically rich research area linking geometry, structured materials, and wave control, and is supported by EPSRC. The project is designed for a student interested in advanced mathematics and its applications to physical systems. The research will ...
Materials Science
Mathematics
Wave Propagation
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