EPSRC DTP Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in the UK at Swansea University

Swansea University announces a fully-funded EPSRC DTP Ph.D. Scholarship, which seeks to develop simulations in the safety of future urban air transport. Urban Air Mobility (UAM, also known as Advanced Air Mobility) is an emerging concept that seeks to provide a sustainable, affordable, and accessible air transportation system for emergency management, cargo delivery, and passenger transportation within or transits an urban area. Safety is the most challenging aspect of UAM development and corresponding general acceptance, and to date, no standard method for evaluating UAM safety has been developed. This Ph.D. scholarship aims to design new ways to address challenges in UAM safety while taking into account its inherent uncertainties, including urban atmospheric disturbances and the nonlinear effects of manufacturing errors. The research will be developed based on the existing flight dynamics model for rotorcraft (written in C++) using the latest aerodynamic modeling techniques and multi-factor modeling methods to improve simulation feasibility, especially in hazardous situations. The research will also create a methodology for assessing quantitative integrity using an advanced inverse simulation algorithm and uncertainty measurement approach. The project represents an exciting opportunity for applicants to develop innovative technology encompassing aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and autonomous system, and will assist applicants in forging collaboration with academia, industry, and airworthiness regulators to develop new flight safety solutions for next-generation VTOL (Vertical-TakeOff-and-Landing) aircraft.

• This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £17,668.
• Additional research expenses will also be available. 

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• Candidates must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Engineering or a similar relevant science discipline. 
• English Language Requirements: If applicable – IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 5.5 in each individual component) or Swansea recognized equivalent. Details on the Swansea University English Language entry policy can be found here.
• Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations. 
• NB: If you are holding a non-UK degree, please see Swansea University degree comparisons to find out if you meet the eligibility. 
• If you have any questions regarding your academic or fee eligibility, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk with the web link to the scholarship(s) you are interested in.

About Swansea University:

Swansea University is a research-led institution with an outstanding reputation for the quality of its student experience. Founded in 1920, It currently offers about 330 undergraduate courses and 120 post-graduate courses to 19,160 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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