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Electronic and Electrical Engineering

PGR-RA-150

Expertise of research area
bio-nano technologies; energy-efficient green communications networks; microwave; mobile communications; power electronic systems; quantum technologies; renewable energy; robotics; semiconductor; terahertz technologies; ultrasound and medical imaging; wireless and mobile communications


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Our research includes pioneering work on: microwave, semiconductor, and terahertz technologies, bio-nano and quantum technologies; robotics; ultrasound and medical imaging; energy-efficient green communications networks; wireless and mobile communications; power electronic systems; and renewable energy.

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<h5>Pollard Institute</h5> <ul> <li><a href="http://eps.leeds.ac.uk/electronic-engineering-pollard-institute/doc/terahertz-electronics-photonics">Terahertz electronics and photonics</a></li> <li><a href="http://eps.leeds.ac.uk/electronic-engineering-pollard-institute/doc/bio-nanoelectronics">Bio-nanoelectronics</a></li> <li><a href="http://eps.leeds.ac.uk/electronic-engineering-pollard-institute/doc/quantum-electronics-communications">Quantum electronics and communications</a></li> <li><a href="http://eps.leeds.ac.uk/electronic-engineering-pollard-institute/doc/microwave-millimetre-wave-engineering">Microwave and millimetre-wave engineering</a></li> </ul> <h5>Institute of Communication and Power Networks</h5> <ul> <li><a href="https://robotics.leeds.ac.uk/research/underpinning-science-and-technology/communication-networks/">Communication, sensing and control&nbsp;</a></li> <li><a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/electronic-engineering-communication-power-networks/doc/smart-energy-systems">Smart Energy Systems</a></li> <li><a href="http://eps.leeds.ac.uk/electronic-engineering-communication-power-networks/doc/wireless-communications">Wireless communications</a></li> </ul> <h5>Institute of Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Sensing</h5> <ul> <li><a href="https://robotics.leeds.ac.uk/research/medical-robotics/surgical-robotics/">Surgical and medical robotics</a></li> <li><a href="https://robotics.leeds.ac.uk/research/medical-robotics/assistive-rehabilitation/">Assistive and&nbsp;Rehabilitation robotics</a></li> <li><a href="https://robotics.leeds.ac.uk/research/underpinning-science-and-technology/ultrasonics-embedded-systems/">Ultrasonics and embedded systems</a></li> <li><a href="https://robotics.leeds.ac.uk/research/underpinning-science-and-technology/communication-networks/">Communication, sensing and control</a></li> </ul> <p>We have a range of opportunities for prospective postgraduate researchers including funded opportunities. We also have a range of project ideas, and welcome new proposals that match our areas of expertise. You&rsquo;ll join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of postgraduate researchers who come from all over the world.</p> <h5>Why do your PhD at Leeds?&nbsp;</h5> <p><strong>96% of our research is world-leading (REF 2021)&nbsp;</strong><br /> At Leeds, our research addresses the most prevalent real-world challenges &ndash; providing solutions that have had both a national and global impact.&nbsp;<br /> <strong>Study in an active research environment&nbsp;</strong><br /> Studying your PhD with us means you&rsquo;ll be working in a professional research environment, using UK-leading facilities to bring your project to life &ndash; alongside active researchers who are at the forefront of their area.&nbsp;<br /> <strong>A strong network of support &nbsp;</strong><br /> The Leeds Doctoral College connects our community of researchers and can offer you the guidance, services and opportunities you&rsquo;ll need to get the most out of your PhD.&nbsp;<br /> <strong>Close industry links&nbsp;</strong><br /> Our partnerships and links to companies and academic institutions give you the opportunity to network at industry talks, seminars and conferences, building connections that&#39;ll benefit your next steps after you complete your PhD.&nbsp;<br /> <strong>Professional skills development &nbsp;</strong><br /> We think of the whole picture at Leeds. That&rsquo;s why we offer a range of workshops and courses that&#39;ll enhance your skillset further and transfer into your professional career.&nbsp;<br /> <strong>Personal and wellbeing services&nbsp;</strong><br /> Mental health and wellbeing support are integral to who we are at Leeds and you&rsquo;ll have access to the full range of services we offer to ensure you&rsquo;re feeling your best &ndash; and reaching your potential in your studies.&nbsp;<br /> <strong>Join our global community&nbsp;</strong><br /> We welcome students, researchers, academics, partners and alumni from more than 140 countries, all over the world. This means, as a university, we&rsquo;re bringing together different cultures and perspectives which helps strengthen our research &ndash; and societal impact.</p> <h3>Useful links and further reading:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/physics-research-degrees">Research degrees in the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering</a></li> <li><a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/physics-research-innovation">School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Research&nbsp;and Innovation</a></li> </ul> <h3>Leeds Doctoral College</h3> <p>Our <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-leeds-doctoral-college">Doctoral College</a> supports you throughout your postgraduate research journey. It brings together all the support services and opportunities to enhance your research, your development, and your overall experience.</p>

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<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made online through the <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-applying/doc/applying-research-degrees">University&#39;s website</a>.</p>

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<p>For general enquiries and details regarding the application process, please contact the Graduate School Office:</p> <p>e:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk">phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk</a>, t: +44 (0)113 34 35057</p>


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