PhD Studentship: AI-Enhanced Digital Twin for Sustainable Manufacturing – PhD (Engineering Department Funded)

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PhD Studentship: AI-Enhanced Digital Twin for Sustainable Manufacturing – PhD (Engineering Department Funded)

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

Manufacturing industries face mounting pressure to reduce environmental impact whilst maintaining efficiency and competitiveness. Traditional approaches often lack real-time insights and predictive capabilities needed for truly sustainable operations.Research Question: How can AI-enhanced digital twin technologies with advanced optimisation algorithms transform manufacturing processes to achieve sustainability goals whilst improving operational efficiency?This PhD studentship will involve developing machine learning models, creating virtual manufacturing replicas, and implementing optimisation algorithms. Daily activities include coding, data analysis, simulation modelling, and collaboration with industry partners. Some travel to manufacturing facilities and conferences may be required.This funded PhD scholarship is suitable for students with a background in Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science. Students with interests in machine learning, deep learning, AI, intelligent decision making, are encouraged to apply. Programming experience and analytical skills are highly valued.The studentship will be awarded on the basis of merit. Students who pay international tuition fees are eligible to apply, but should note that the award will only provide payment for part of the international tuition fee and no stipend.International applicants need to be aware that they will have to cover the .The conditions for eligibility of home fees status are complex and you will need to seek advice if you have moved to or from the UK (or Republic of Ireland) within the past 3 years or have applied for settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.£20,780. UK tuition fees and an annual tax-free stipend of at least £20,780 per year

Expected salary

£20780 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:07:15 GMT

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