Electronic and Electrical Engineering research and PhD programmes

The electronic and electrical research draws on the disciplines of electrical power engineering, bio-nanotechnology, wireless technologies for blind navigation, biometrics, use of ultrasonic and electromagnetic acoustic guided wave, fundamentals of charge particle dynamics, measurement systems for pharmaceuticals, medical electronics, pattern recognition, image processing and evolutionary hardware, to improve the control and operations of industrial processes and to enrich the quality of life and services for the 21st century needs. We investigate the efficient conversion of thermal to electrical energy, Direct Current power networks in commercial buildings and homes, and innovations to reduce electrical energy demand.

The department supports extensive networked computer facilities, software, and computational platforms. Our computer research covers a range of topics, such as the theory of computation, computational intelligence and computer games, to artificial intelligence and robotics. Our work is applied to many areas such as high energy particle physics, space science, energy, medical imaging, and remote instrumentation and control just to name a few.

Research opportunities for students

Research students are welcomed to Brunel as valued members of our thriving, research-intensive community. Browse PhD opportunities below and find out about the funding available for students.

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Research in Electronic and Electrical Engineering

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Electronic and Electrical Engineering Research Archive

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Independent assessment of our research quality (REF 2021)

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Research groups and centres

AI Social and Digital Innovation

Social, economic and strategic effects of AI and associated technologies. Impact of AI and related technologies on societies, organisations and individuals.

Brunel Interdisciplinary Power Systems

Power systems analysis for transmission and distribution networks, smart grids; congestion monitoring in transmission networks; simulation and analysis of new energy markets; optimisation of the design and operation of electrical networks; condition monitoring of power station and power system plant; energy-efficient designs for underground electric power cables.

Digital Manufacturing

Being at the forefront of solutions for building smart machines, we create an operational framework for the digital transformation to Industry 4.0.

Electronic Systems

Investigating processes and mechanisms found in nature to inspire alternative approaches to the design and implementation of intelligent electronic systems.

Institute of Digital Futures

Brings together digital science and technology innovation and advancement, aligned with the Grand Challenges of the UK’s Industrial Strategy, thereby enhancing the global citizen’s quality of life.

Intelligent Digital Economy and Society

Research into intelligent digital economy and society using AI, data analytics, 6G, media, human-machine interaction, digital games, augmented and virtual reality, digital twins, IoTs, cyber security, data & information fusion.

Media Communication

Conducting, promoting and disseminating world-class research in the expanding area of Media Communications systems and technologies.

Sensors and Instrumentation

Research in detectors, instrumentation, and data analysis methods applied in high energy particle physics, space science, medical imaging, and remote instrumentation and control.

Systems and Environmental Engineering

Water Engineering; Machine Learning and AI; Micro-Electronics and Electronics Security and Provenance; Digital Economy;· Circular Economy; Advance Process Monitoring and Control.

Wireless Network and Communication

Application of Networks for the communication of information, media and services within the media, energy and environment, security and defence, manufacturing and medical industries.

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SafeXtend: Developing a VR training platform for the construction industry

Energy and waste reduction in Foundation Industries

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Artificial intelligence for high productivity advanced manufacturing

SolarERA (Solar Electrification of Rural Areas)

Soft Wearable Assistive Garments (SWAG)

Artificial intelligence for high productivity advanced manufacturing

Digital histopathology image of microscope alongside computer with monitor showing a scan

Innovate photonic devices for digital histopathology

Joint Industrial Data Exchange Platform (JIDEP)

Modelling internal bone marrow dose from Radium-223

Second life batteries for future applications

Circular economy implementation in the urban water sector

Examining Net Zero policy and regulation in energy markets across Europe

Understanding the impact of the distribution of inertial response

Information systems and data exchange for renewables' integration

Investigation and modelling of fast frequency phenomena

Developing problem-based learning for electrical and power systems engineering

Development plan of the Pan-European Transmission System 2050

Pathways to increasing diversity in electric vehicle adoption

Implementing digitalisation in Turkish distribution networks

5G heterogeneous base station deployment using AI

Bipolar charge distribution of pharmaceutical dry powder aerosols

AI system for oncological volumetric medical PET classification

CoPropel: Next-generation marine vessel propellers

Implementation of photovoltaics through innovative mini-grid expansion model

Breakthrough reinforcement for added chassis efficiency

Ultrasonic guided waves for the inspection of pipelines

Innovative Quality Engineering and Smart Technology

Development of a new flexible manipulator for minimally invasive surgery

Covid-19 epidemiological modelling: ODE and agent based strategies

Analysis of the nature of loneliness using natural language programming

Smart wearable for non-invasive foetal heart monitoring

Distributed computing for data intensive research

An intelligent extrusion system for additive manufacturing in construction

Electrification of public transport in India

A data-driven approach for optimal distribution network operation

Challenges in the lifecycle of offshore installations

Supply chain optimisation for demand response efficiency

Grain spoilage reduction using analytics and sensors

Dual sensing AI for non-invasive diabetes management

SmartBridge: Smart monitoring and inspection of bridges infrastructure

Win-D-Ice: Ice protection system for turbine operation

RobFMS: Biofouling management system for offshore wind turbine foundations

Augmented Reality platform for mobility of Parkinson's patients

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Medication management service based on additive manufacturing

Health condition monitoring of tidal generators

Enhanced artificial intelligence breast MRI scanning system

Monitoring systems for hydrogen power in transport

Inspection technology for concentrated solar power plants

Online remote condition monitoring of tidal stream generators

Guided wave monitoring tool

Underground storage tanks risk mitigation system

Wind turbine digital twin for monitoring and inspection

De-icing ultrasonic guided wave and vibration system

Predictive maintenance of rail infrastructure

Predictive maintenance for wave energy devices

Condition monitoring of wind turbine drivetrains

3D digital glasses for enhancing mobility

Amphibious robot inspection and predictive maintenance

A condition monitoring system for offshore wind turbines

Contraband detection in prisons

Doctoral education and research capacities in Kyrgyzstan

Modernization of Doctoral Education in Science

Ambidextrous robot hand

Novel computing platforms for large-scale electric vehicle charging

UK–Saudi Electric Vehicles Enhanced Education and Research Network

Smart self monitoring composite tool

Composite hybrid joints with electromagnetic compatibility

Structural condition monitoring of above ground storage tanks

Ultrasonic assisted laser welding for automotive battery packs

Maintenance models for zero-unexpected-breakdowns

Steel sheet pile infrastructure defect sensing

Preservation and restoration of cultural heritage through 3D Imaging

New Force/Torque sensor based on optical technology for robot applications

Medical training robots for airway management

Soft continuum manipulator for minimally invasive surgery

High-performance actuation systems for aviation industry

An intelligent manufacturing system for heat treatment scheduling

Microelectronics supply chain provenance

Continuous whole-body motion in robots for humanitarian demining

Digital technologies in furniture manufacturing design

Supply chain network optimization

Neuromorphic computing - simulating the human brain memory mechanism

Smart city wireless communication network

Software defined evolved packet core

Credit scoring model based on classifiers consensus system approach

ICT research collaboration between China and Europe

Biometric identification using gait

Beamforming using Artificial Intelligence for 6G Networks

Ascending to the edge of space

Artificial intelligence training of autonomous vehicles

Graphene sensor for defect detection in composite materials

Optimised welding in high value industries

Acoustic emission system for ship hull monitoring

Inspection and condition monitoring of rails

High temperature pipe structural health monitoring system

Ultrasonic inspection system of high temperature steam pipes

Water distribution system monitoring for leak detection

Enhanced defect detection aided by robotics

Integrity testing of deep foundation piles

Ultrasonic inspection of aircraft wiring

Inspection system for power line cable maintenance

Digital radiography for inspection of plastic electronics

AI and ultrasonic enhanced additive manufacturing

Quality control system for leak-free fuel tanks

Inline inspection and quality control of PM components

Unmanned aerial systems inspection of civil structures

Manufacturing processes and monitoring for OLED devices

Processing using power ultrasound during solidifying phase

Long range ultrasonic inspection of aircraft wiring

Robotic digital X-ray scanning system

Technological innovation and monitoring for the AM industry

Computer tomography inspection for MEMS components

Digital monitoring of ships

Automated terahertz imaging of composites

Internet of Things soil monitoring system

Phasor Instream Data Processing study project

Global structural health monitoring of high-temperature steam lines

Open rotor propellers ice protection system

Internet of Radio-Light

Physics analysis and operations of the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment

R&D in preparation for an upgrade of CMS for the Super- Large Hadron Collider

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Courses

Computer Systems Engineering PhD

Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD

Electronic and Electrical Engineering Integrated PhD

Electronic and Electrical Engineering PhD

Smart Power Networks PhD

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Fully-funded studentships

Our funded studentships become available at different times of the year. Please keep checking our page regularly to see the latest funded opportunities. We also advertise all our funded studentships as soon as they become available on the @BrunelResearch twitter account.

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