MPhil/PhD Robotics

The Robotics PhD programme promotes a creative, interdisciplinary approach to robotics, seamlessly integrating engineering principles with artistic and design perspectives.

We emphasise robust foundational knowledge coupled with investigative research, enabling students to craft innovative solutions for varied applications. Our strategy is to thoughtfully meld technology with design, making distinctive contributions to the dynamic field of robotics in collaboration with our industrial partners operating in a wide range of sectors from renewable energy to manufacturing and construction, among others.

Our main research areas include:

• Soft Robotics
• Robot Mobility, Manipulation and Attachment
• Intelligent Sensing and Vision
• Interoperable and Circular Design of Robots

Through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical applications, we support researchers in gaining a profound understanding of cutting-edge technology and provide mentorship to cultivate the next generation of roboticists. Our graduates are equipped to address complex real-world challenges, such as enhancing human safety, improving accessibility and performance, and devising environmentally sustainable robotic solutions.

Programme details

PhD: 3–4 years (full-time), 6–7 years (part-time)
MPhil: 2–3 years (full-time), 4–6 years (part-time)

Career opportunities

PhD study leads to a range of opportunities. You might become a researcher in industry or government or an academic in an international institution. It is an opportunity for you to investigate a research question or issue in depth, enabling you to take a more reflective, more innovative role in design.

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