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Control Systems Professors and Supervisors in United Kingdom
Professors in control systems in united kingdom
777 professors found
Senior Lecturer
University of Kent
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Control System
Flight Dynamics
Robust Control
Sliding Mode Control
Discrete-time Systems
University of Plymouth
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Control System
Flight Dynamics
Robust Control
Stabilization Theory
Dynamic Systems
University of Sheffield
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Control System
Industrial Automation
Optimal Control
Intelligent Control
Sliding Mode Control
University of Sheffield
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Control System
Hardware Engineering
Discrete-time Systems
Sliding Mode Control
Rotating Machinery
Lecturer in Control Engineering
De Montfort University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Control System
Flight Dynamics
Continuous-time Systems
Robust Control
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
University of Sheffield
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Control System
Energy Engineering
Robust Control
Optimal Control
Continuous-time Systems
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
University of Southampton
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Control System
Systems Neuroscience
Robust Control
Optimal Control
Continuous-time Systems
Reader in Control Engineering and Cyber-Physical Systems
London Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Control System
Systems Neuroscience
Discrete-time Systems
Robust Control
Finite-time Control
Prof at University of Oxford
University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Control System
Optimal Control
Synthetic Biology
Optimization Theory
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Popular positions
University of Southampton
Top university
United Kingdom
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2 weeks ago
Top university
PhD opportunity at the University of Southampton in robotics, ultrasonic sensing, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, and materials characterisation . This project, Robotic ultrasonic drilling for real-time, minimally invasive subsurface damage characterisation in degraded concrete , develops a robotic ultrasonic drilling system for high-resolution assessment of internal damage in concrete exposed to harsh conditions such as marine environments, fire, radiation, and freeze-t...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Signal Processing
+8 more
2 weeks ago
Behnaz Sohani
Loughborough University
United Kingdom
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4 months ago
Loughborough University is advertising two self-funded PhD opportunities in the Intelligent Automation Centre under the supervision of Behnaz Sohani (Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Robotics and Automation). Project 1: Intelligent Cardiovascular Digital Twin and Adaptive Control for Clinical and Sport Applications focuses on AI-driven physiological modelling, adaptive cardiovascular digital twins, data-informed health intelligence systems, nonlinear dynamical modelling, machine learning, and a...
Computer Science
Machine Learning
Biomedical Engineering
+8 more
4 months ago
University of Bristol
Top university
United Kingdom
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3 months ago
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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
+8 more
3 months 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
Popular professors
Professor
University of Sheffield
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Industrial Automation
Business Analytics
Reliability Engineering
System Identification
Discrete-time Systems
Reader
Imperial College London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Health Communication
Sleep Apnea
Physiological Monitoring
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Prof. at Loughborough University
Loughborough University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Artificial Intelligence
Autonomous Navigation
Environmental Science
Computer Science
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of Greenwich
United Kingdom
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3 days ago
The University of Greenwich in London, United Kingdom, is inviting applications for two competitively funded PhD opportunities in Electrical Engineering. The first project focuses on AI-assisted wireless charging for electric mobility , developing next-generation wireless charging technologies for electric vehicles. The second explores AI-based digital twins for smart microgrids , with emphasis on renewable energy optimisation, resilience, and intelligent energy management. Home students are eli...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Smart Grid Technology
+6 more
3 days ago
University of Bristol
Top university
United Kingdom
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1 week ago
Top university
[4-year University Scholarship with minimum tax-free stipend at the current UKRI rate (£20,780 for 2025/26), RTSG £8,400, and full tuition fees covered.] PhD studentship at the University of Bristol on Learning and Decision-Making Under Uncertainty in Public Health . This project sits at the intersection of machine learning, AI, statistics, reinforcement learning, active learning, Bayesian decision theory, and stochastic optimisation . The research aims to develop novel methods for adaptive lear...
Computer Science
Epidemiology
Biology
+9 more
1 week ago
Mohammad Yazdani-Asrami
Top university
University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
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3 weeks ago
Top university
Two fully funded PhD positions are available at the University of Glasgow within the HyDETAILS project, a Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network focused on propulsion, electrification, and superconductivity . The positions are based in the James Watt School of Engineering and are supervised/advertised by Mohammad Yazdani-Asrami , Lecturer in Electrically Powered Aircraft and Operations. PhD 1: Power Electronics for Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft — this project explores how switches and power devices be...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
+8 more
3 weeks ago
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