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PhD topics for research students

Find below a list of currently available self-funded PhD topics.

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We encourage all students to contact the supervisor or the alternative contact person for more information and an informal chat to discuss the process of applying and preparing your research statement. For more information on how to apply click here.

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Supervisor
Funding
PhD opportunity in AI-powered social virtual humans for children’s immersive experiences
We are offering a self-funded PhD position with our Institute of Digital Futures, focusing on developing AI-powered social virtual humans to enhance immersive experiences for children. Applications ar...
Nadine Aburumman
Self Funded
PhD project in force-based haptics for enhanced metaverse navigation for the vision-impaired
We are offering a self-funded PhD position with our Institute of Digital Futures, focusing on developing force-based haptic feedback systems to improve metaverse navigation for vision-impaired users. ...
Nadine Aburumman
Self Funded
Managing creativity through skunk works in organisational innovation
In today’s competitive and fast-paced environment, organisations seek agile approaches to foster creativity and innovation. Skunk works have been adopted by leading companies as a strategy to break fr...
Ning Wu
Self Funded
Investigating the effects of compassionate leadership on employee well-being and organisational performance
This PhD research project seeks to investigate the concept of compassionate leadership and its effects on employee well-being, engagement, and overall organisational performance. Compassionate leaders...
Ning Wu
Self Funded
Examining the impact of psychological capital on leadership effectiveness
Leadership effectiveness is critical for organisational success, especially in today's dynamic, often unpredictable business environment. Psychological capital (PsyCap) has been shown to enhance resil...
Ning Wu
Self Funded
Examining the impact of disciplinary processes on employee experience and well-being
This PhD project aims to explore how organisational disciplinary processes influence employee experience, well-being, and engagement at work. Disciplinary procedures, while necessary for maintaining w...
Ning Wu
Self Funded
Exploring the role of employee well-being as a core human resource function
Employee well-being has gained increased attention in recent years, with organisations recognising the link between well-being and productivity, engagement, and reduced turnover. However, there is an ...
Ning Wu
Self Funded
Social value and social impact strategy
The global transition towards an Impact Economy, where activities aim to deliver net positive outcomes, presents both business challenges and opportunities. Despite increasing recognition of the need ...
Ainurul Rosli
Jane Chang
Self Funded
Preserving heritage in the digital age: Leveraging AI for cultural conservation, accessibility, and engagement
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in digital innovation and cultural heritage with the Brunel Business School. This project seeks to explore how AI can be utilised to enhance the preservation...
Pantea Foroudi
Self Funded
Reimagining museum experiences: The role of AI in interactive design, visitor engagement, and cultural preservation
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in social and digital innovation with the Brunel Business School. This project aims to explore how AI can revolutionise museum design and visitor experience,...
Pantea Foroudi
Self Funded