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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
AI-enhanced biological network modeller software: A new horizon in bio-modelling
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in computer science with the Computational Biology Group. The project focuses on utilising AI to improve biological modelling. Applications are accepted on a...
Alina Miron
Leila Ghanbar
Self Funded
Adoption of Emerging Technologies and Regulatory Impacts on Innovation in Emerging Markets
This doctoral project will investigate the adoption and impact of emerging technologies—specifically blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI)—in emerging markets, focusing on how regulatory environ...
Rebecca Li
Self Funded
Sustainable Innovation Strategies for Building a Social Economy in Emerging Markets: Pathways to Inclusive Growth and Community Resilience
This doctoral project will explore how sustainable innovation strategies can support the development of a social economy in emerging markets, with a focus on fostering inclusive growth, environmental ...
Self Funded
Computational methods for Governance Processes in Social Media
Are you passionate about understanding and improving the digital world? Our research project on the Governance of Social Media and Online Communities (e.g., Reddit) is tackling some of the most pressi...
Habin Lee
Self Funded
Manifestations of Dark Leadership under Digital Transformation
This PhD project explores how Dark Leadership (DL) traits emerge or are amplified within the context of Digital Transformation (DT) within organisational settings. Traditional leadership research has ...
Ozlem Ayaz
Self Funded
Impact of Service Automation, Robots, and AI on Customer Engagement and Wellbeing in the Hospitality Industry
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in AI Social and Digital Innovation with Brunel Business School. The project focuses on Investigating the impact of service automation, robots, and AI on cus...
Ezgi Merdin Uygur
Self Funded
Investigating the Impact of Emerging Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Africa
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in Strategy Entrepreneurship and International Business with the Brunel Business School. The project focuses on investigating the impact of emerging Foreign ...
Jun Hou
Self Funded
Safe and Inclusive Workplaces: Intersectional Approaches to Addressing Gender-Based Violence for Minoritised Groups
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in Human Resource Management and Organisation Behaviour with Brunel Business School. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you have any questions ...
Rachel Morgan
Self Funded
Navigating menopause at work as a precarious worker
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in Human Resource Management and Organisation Behaviour with the Brunel Business School. The project focuses on examining experiences of navigating menopause...
Rachel Morgan
Self Funded
Enhancing Global Supply Chain Resilience: AI-Driven Strategies for Risk Mitigation and Operational Performance
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in Operations and Information Systems Management with the Brunel Business School. The project focuses on developing AI-driven strategies to improve global su...
Navid Sahebjamnia
Self Funded