Area : Engineering
Location : UK Other
Closing Date : Friday 24 July 2026
Reference : ENG338
Start date : 1 October 2026
Project type : Collaborative PhD studentship (joint Academic‑Industry)
Industrial partner : BAE Systems plc
Academic supervisors : Dr Sendy Phang, Dr George Gordon, Dr Alexander Turner
Industry supervisor : Dr Hassan Zaidi

Project Overview

We are seeking a Ph.D. student to develop next‑generation AI systems for real‑time 3D mapping on compact, low‑power devices. The project will combine optical sensing, event‑based vision, and radio‑frequency (RF) data with advanced AI to build robust mapping systems for challenging environments, including poor visibility and GPS‑denied settings.

Background

Accurate 3D mapping is increasingly important for autonomy, navigation, inspection, and situational awareness across defence and other safety‑cr...