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WMG, International Manufacturing Centre, University of Warwick
WMG, International Manufacturing Centre
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Location of WMG, International Manufacturing Centre, University of Warwick
Our PhD program aims to train you in rigorous research methods that will allow you to become part of an international community of scholars and industry leaders. You will work with supervisors who hold research interests in a large range of inter-disciplinary subjects offered within WMG.
Expertise and advanced facilities enable research related to digital technologies, materials and manufacturing, and operations and business management. These research themes cross a number of sectors including automotive; aerospace and defence; digital; energy and utilities; food and drink; government; healthcare and pharmaceutical.
There are currently PhD projects available within WMG to start either immediately or in the 2012/2013 academic year. They are best seen as examples of the work that might be done within one of our three Research Theme Groups rather than as a definitive list. We are more than happy for applicants to suggest their own projects.
Some of the projects have some funding particularly for Home or EU applicants. There are a number of different possibilities so it is best to determine the situation directly with the member of staff.
Current research projects are undertaken in the following areas:
- Digital Lifecycle Management
- e-Business
- Experiential Engineering
- Healthcare Technologies
- Informatics and Virtual Reality
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Polymers and Composites
- Service Systems
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Sustainable Materials
- Visualisation
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Projects
There are currently PhD projects available within WMG to start either immediately or in the 2012/2013 academic year. They are best seen as examples of the work that might be done within one of our three Research Theme Groups rather than as a definitive list. We are more than happy for applicants to suggest their own projects.
Further information for each project can be obtained directly from the individual member of staff or from the Research Degrees Co-ordinator, Jennifer Kirkwood engd@warwick.ac.uk.
Some of the projects have some funding particularly for Home or EU applicants. There are a number of different possibilities so it is best to determine the situation directly with the member of staff.
Digital Lifecycle Management
- Simulation of Production Systems Prof Darek Ceglarek
- Early Warning System for 6-sigma Quality Failures Prof Darek Ceglarek
- Modelling and Simulation of Process Capabilities Prof Darek Ceglarek
- Self-resilient Production Systems Prof Darek Ceglarek
- Simulation of Sustainable Healthcare Systems for Productivity and Quality Improvement Prof Darek Ceglarek
E-Business
- Cloud Based Business Growth Support Processes Dr Jay Bal
- Semantic-based Mapping of Skills and Capability Dr Jay Bal
- Innovative End-to-end Management of Dynamic Manufacturing Networks Dr Jay Bal
- Business Intelligence from Unstructured Data using Semantic Tools Dr Jay Bal
Experiential Engineering
- Analysis Techniques for Real World Fuel Efficiency in Automotive Applications
(EPSRC CASE Award supported by Jaguar Land Rover)Prof Paul Jennings and Dr Simon Robinson (JLR)
Healthcare Technologies
- Modelling, Analysis and Prediction of Quality Failures in Healthcare Prof Darek Ceglarek
- Modelling and Simulation of Unneeded Variation in Healthcare Prof Darek Ceglarek
- Management of Medical Technologies, including for Example Remote Diagnostics of Medical Equipment (CTs, MRIs, …) Prof Darek Ceglarek
- Learning to Ignore the Interferer: Monitoring and Improving Vocoded Speech Intelligibility in Challenging Listening Conditions Dr James Harte (WMG) & Dr Friederike Schlaghecken (Dept. Psychology)
- The Use of Computational Intelligence Techniques in Extracting Information on Wellness from Wearable Health/ Fitness Monitoring Devices Prof Christopher James
- Unobtrusive Smart Environments for Independent Living (USEFIL) Prof Christopher James
- The Development of Blind-source Separation Techniques for Neural Signal Processing Applications Prof Christopher James
- Developing a Digital Motion Capture Technology for Improving the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients Dr Kevin Yap
- Digital Technologies for Monitoring Side Effects in Patients with Cancer Dr Kevin Yap
Informatics and Virtual Reality
- Rehabilitation@Home (HomeRehab) Prof Vinesh Raja
- Healthy Eating for Wellness (HEW) Prof Vinesh Raja
- 3D Anatomy Modelling of Lungs Prof Vinesh Raja and Mr Babu Naidu (Heartlands Trust)
- Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery Simulator Project Prof Vinesh Raja, Mr Babu Naidu (Heart of England Regional Thoracic Surgery Department) & Tracey Starkey-Moore (Hollier Medical Simulation Centre)
- 3D Anatomy Modelling of Liver and Liver Tumours Prof Vinesh Raja and Mr F T LAM (UHCW Trust)
Materials and Manufacturing
- Additive Manufacturing with Plasma Transfer Arc Weld – Light Weight Alloys Dr Gregory J Gibbons, Prof Richard Dashwood
- Additive Manufacturing with Plasma Transfer Arc Weld –Tailored Mechanical Response Nickel Superalloys Dr Gregory J Gibbons, Prof Richard Dashwood
- Effectiveness of Additive Manufacture Enabled Medical Modelling in Clinical Training and Practice Dr Gregory J Gibbons, Prof Charles Hutchinson (UHCW)
- Optimising the Processing of Ultra-high Strength Steels for Automotive Applications Dr Darren Hughes
- Intelligent Materials for High Performance Energy Absorption Dr James Meredith
Polymers and Composites
- Recycling of Complex Plastic Mixtures (technology, waste management) Dr Vannessa Goodship
- Novel Applications of Shape Memory Polymers Dr Vannessa Goodship
- Creation of In-mould Battery Technology Dr Vannessa Goodship
- In-mould Biodegradable Electronic Structures Dr Vannessa Goodship
- Surface Structure Manipulation by Micro and Injection Moulding Dr Vannessa Goodship
- Novel In-mould Processing Methods for Liquid and Paste Systems Dr Vannessa Goodship
Service Systems
- Developing Viable ‘Value Co-Creating’ Systems Model’s for Service Transformation Prof Irene Ng
- Visualising Effectiveness and Efficiency in Service Prof Irene Ng
Supply Chain and Logistics
- Modeling the Ecological Path and Ecosystems of Logistics Service Chains Dr Dawei Lu
Sustainable Materials
- Recovering Metal from Plants to Restore Polluted Land Dr Rohit Bhagat
- Development of Green Composite Structures Dr Stuart Coles
- Using Electrospun Core-shell Nanofibres for the Reinforcement of Composites Dr Stuart Coles, Dr Kerry Kirwan
Visualisation
- Multi-Sensory Realism for Training Simulation Prof Alan Chalmers and Dr Kurt Debattista
- Compression for High Dynamic Range video Prof Alan Chalmers and Dr Kurt Debattista
- High-fidelity Synthetic Environments using Real World Lighting Dr Kurt Debattista and Prof Alan Chalmers
- High-Fidelity Imaging Dr Kurt Debattista and Prof Alan Chalmers
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Applicants should normally possess a first degree of at least a second class honours standard or the equivalent. Applicants for research degree modules should normally possess a first degree of at least an upper second class honours standard or the equivalent and/or a Master's degree or its equivalent. The requirement for a first degree may be waived in the case of post-experience modules for candidates who can demonstrate sufficient relevant work experience.
What entry requirements does the University set?
In order to come to Warwick you need to hold an unconditional offer. All applicants must satisfy the general postgraduate admissions requirements and also those of the course which they wish to pursue. For research degrees, applicants must hold at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent.
English Language Qualifications: If your first language is not English you will be expected to obtain one of the following recognised English Language qualifications:
- IELTS (British Council International Testing System) of at least 6.5
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of at least 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based) or 92 (internet based, iBT)
- WELT (Warwick English Language Test) score of BBC/BCC
In addition to your academic qualifications and experience, Course Selectors will look for evidence of your interest in the course you are proposing to study and your understanding of the demands of postgraduate work.
What supporting documents should I provide after completing my application form?
- Degree certificate and Transcripts (original or certified copy)
- Two signed original academic references on letter headed paper
- English Language certificate IELTS, TOEFL or WELT - Original (if required, see above)
- Research proposal
Where do I need to send the supporting documents?
Postgraduate Admissions Team
University House
University of Warwick
Coventry
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We regret that the Admissions Office will not return original documents sent in support of your application unless you provide a self-addressed envelope for their return at the time of submission. If you do not wish to send in original documents then please submit appropriately certified or attested copies.
As soon as you have completed your application form you will receive an email of acknowledgment with your application ID, the email will give you instructions of what will happen next and what to do with supporting documentation.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
The University of Warwick accredits all of our courses, along with professional membership bodies approving many of them.
Accredited Courses
MSc Engineering Business Management – accredited by The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
MSc Supply Chain and Logistics Management – accredited by The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
MSc Cybersecurity and Management – accreditation expected in the near future.
The University Of Warwick is currently in the later stages of discussions with (ISC)² regarding the formation of an Academic Alliance. The Academic Alliance concerns the delivery of the Official (ISC)² CISSP Compact Review Seminar & Certification Examination to the MSc Cyber Security Management students at the University, allowing them to benefit from both academic as well as professional certification excellence.
Funding details
We have a number of funding options available for research students. Some of our current projects are fully or partially funded. The majority of these are for Home/EU applicants, though we may also be able to help with fees for those from overseas. We also have a number of scholarships for those who wish to undertake their own project.
Currently Resident in the UK
In many cases, support is available from The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for those who have a minimum 2:1 Hons degree and who are normally resident in the UK. This will usually fund registration fees and give a stipend for the year.
Non-UK Resident
Overseas applicants are encouraged to apply for a Warwick Collaborative Research Scholarship. We also have a number of full and fees only scholarships available from WMG.
Further details about funding options can be obtained from engd@warwick.ac.uk
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