Are you a Master’s graduate looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? Explore the range of funded PhD programs available at the Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands. Apply online now and kickstart your doctoral journey!
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Sensor-Based Simulations for Adaptive Lighting Systems
Summary of PhD Program:
We envision a simulation framework that accurately predicts the light (daylight and electric light) distribution on relevant surfaces within a space, using data from various sensors (e.g., weather data, occupancy profiles, indoor environmental parameters). By understanding the complete spatial light distribution indoors, the aim is to develop adaptive lighting solutions (e.g., automated shading systems, electric lighting control) that respond to real-time conditions and user needs contributing to sustainable and efficient lighting in buildings.
Application Deadline: 18/08/2024
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Patterning of 2D materials by EUV light and area-selective processing
Summary of PhD Program:
The goal of this PhD project is to work towards a new paradigm of resist-free patterning of 2D materials such as MoS2 and WS2. 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) will play a central role in scaling nanoelectronics beyond silicon limits. In order to integrate 2D TMDs in ultra-scaled CMOS devices, developing a patterning technology via state-of-the-art extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography is essential, however this comes with a new set of challenges related to the ultra-thin body of these layers.
Application Deadline: 10/09/2024
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Multiscale Multiphysics Modeling Of Instability&Fracture in Canvas Paintings
Summary of PhD Program:
Traditional canvas paintings represent an inestimable cultural legacy. At the same time, however, from an engineering perspective, canvas paintings are heterogeneous, multiscale systems subjected to complex loading conditions triggered by the interaction between multiple physical fields. This complicated scenario may result in different degradation mechanisms, including wrinkling of the painting surface, cracking, delamination, and paint flaking, which crucially affect the appearance, integrity, and longevity of the artwork.
Application Deadline: 15/09/2024
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Mathematics and Computer Science
Summary of PhD Program:
In this project, we aim at investigating novel visualization techniques for large event-based graphs, bridging the gap with the research topic of event sequence analysis, offering you the opportunity of building a robust expertise in diverse research topics. As a PhD, you will obtain a profound knowledge of the theory and algorithms operating on event-based networks and apply it to cutting-edge visualizations and visual analytics tools. Confront and work with process mining experts to build prototypes that address real-world needs, following a rigorous yet creative research methodology. Collaborate closely with renowned experts from all Europe, working your way to impactful research both in industry and academia.
Application Deadline: 16/08/2024
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in AI-Assisted Surrogate Modeling for Complex Systems
Summary of PhD Program:
Your role will involve creating efficient, reusable and accurate surrogate models from diverse data sources. The aim is to improve the understanding and optimization of complex industrial systems, where the current common practice is to employ very complex simulations in the design process for tuning and evaluating different design parameters. Surrogate models are simple and efficient models that could in principle replace complex and heavy simulation models. Our goal is to develop and evaluate surrogate models in an industrial setting.
Application Deadline: 07/09/2024
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in alkaline water electrolysis
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD position will focus on the flexibility and durability improvement of alkaline water electrolysis. This is especially relevant for electrolyzers that are coupled to variable renewable electricity supply, such as sun and wind. An important aspect of flexibility is the tolerance to frequent shutdowns, which can lead to reverse currents and potentially damage electrodes. Goal of the PhD position is to elucidate the shutdown process and its potentially detrimental effects on the electrodes. The generated insights can then be used to develop an accelerated stress test protocol that can be used to screen new electrode materials on their robustness.
Application Deadline: 11/08/2024
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7. 03 Fully Funded PhD Position in computational illumination optics design
Summary of PhD Program:
The goal in freeform design is to compute the shapes of optical surfaces (reflector/lens) that convert a given source distribution, typically LED, into a desired target distribution. The surfaces are referred to as freeform since they do not have any symmetries. The governing equation for these problems is a fully nonlinear PDE of Monge-Ampère type. Key publication: Anthonissen, M. J. H., Romijn, L. B., ten Thije Boonkkamp, J. H. M., & IJzerman, W. L. (2021). Unified mathematical framework for a class of fundamental freeform optical systems. Optics Express, 29(20), 31650-31664.
Application Deadline: 30/08/2024
8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Co-simulation tools for Integrated Energy Systems
Summary of PhD Program:
The envisioned research is part of the research program Intelligent Energy Systems (IES) performed within the Electrical Energy Systems (EES) group of TU/e. Within the IES program, research is conducted into operation and planning of future sustainable energy systems, with an emphasis on electricity systems, markets and systems integration. This research is performed in two research labs: the Digital power and energy systems lab (EES DigiPES lab) and the Electricity markets and power system optimization lab (EES EMPDO lab). The former focuses on intelligent energy network research, including: demand management and flexibility, digital twinning, data analytics, smart grid ICT architectures and systems integration in multi energy systems.
Application Deadline: 02/09/2024
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Quantum Circuit Design and Simulation with Neutral Atoms
Summary of PhD Program:
In addition, most quantum hardware-software co-design methods i.e., compilation, synthesis, and error mitigation are mainly geared toward superconducting qubits, whereas dedicated circuit design methods supporting and exploiting the potential of neutral atom quantum architectures based on Rydberg atoms remain largely unexplored. Such as how to take advantage of the native supported qubit operations of three- or more-qubits while also considering qubit mapping and pulse sequences. AtomCOMP, a recently funded NWO project, exploits this opportunity by developing a novel open-source hybrid compilation framework that combines both qubit mapping and circuit-level pulse generation and optimization.
Application Deadline: 02/09/2024
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in neuromorphic computing & engineering: algorithms & hardware architectures
Summary of PhD Program:
The Neuromorphic Edge Computing Systems (NECS) Lab at the Eindhoven University of Technology invites applications for one Ph.D. position from a passionate and innovative young researcher. Our mission is to overstep the boundaries of artificial intelligence (AI) and neural networks, challenging the current computing paradigms by drawing inspiration from biological neural networks. Despite significant advances in AI, current systems must catch up to the animal kingdom’s efficiency in processing complex, real-time tasks with minimal energy in uncertain conditions. This limitation stems from a fundamental difference in design philosophy; while nature leverages distributed processing and inherent noise tolerance, modern computing relies on deterministic, bit-perfect operations with a clear separation between memory and computation.
Application Deadline: 01/09/2024
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Advanced Materials for Regenerative Spinal Disorders Treatment
Summary of PhD Program:
Back pain is among the top ten diseases causing the greatest burden on society in terms of years lived with disability. It is estimated that 30 to 40% of these cases are attributed to intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. Currently, there are no satisfactory treatments for IVD degeneration. If analgesics and physical therapy fail to control the pain, operative treatment can be considered in some cases, where the involved spinal segments are fused using metal/polymer cages. Such spinal fusion operations are very effective in relieving patients’ pain, but they are not always successful, sometimes leading to delayed fusions or non-unions. Our goal is to develop an innovative solution for spinal fusion using a 3D printed bioresorbable ceramic-based cage that is osteoinductive, load-bearing, and can counteract local inflammation.
Application Deadline: 31/08/2024
12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Probabilistic Model Checking for Safety-Critical Systems
Summary of PhD Program:
Our research goal is to improve the safety and reliability of complex, safety-critical systems using formal methods. Certifying that systems, such as autonomous vehicles, storm surge barriers, trains, and robotic systems, operate safely and reliably is a major challenge today. In our research, we develop rigorous, automated techniques for modelling and analysing safety-critical systems. We implement our solutions in tools such as the model checkers Storm and mCRL2, and apply our techniques in industrial settings.
Application Deadline: 31/08/2024
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in terahertz Imaging transmitter based on photonic integrated circuits
Summary of PhD Program:
You are invited to join our team as part of the started PhotonDelta program. Our aim is to work on an integrated terahertz generation and detection system for computational imaging. The full system includes THz transmitter, imaging system and THz detection. In this project, we focus on a fully packaged PIC-based THz transmitter module for imaging applications that can generate radiation in the range of 300-500 GHz and with outpower up to 1mW. The result of the project will contribute to the roadmap and goals of the NGF fotonica in the area of integrated photonics for THz imaging and sensing.
Application Deadline: 01/09/2024
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Designing Advanced Materials for Interaction
Summary of PhD Program:
Harnessing the power of heat, light, or electric fields, Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCEs) can reversibly change their size, shape, and optical properties. With thermoplastic LCEs, designers now have access to a versatile actuator that is both re-processable and recyclable. This advancement enables the creation of customized, intricate 3D structures through fabrication and assembly methods, such as 3D/4D printing, injection molding, casting and thermoforming. These methods allow for finer-grained manipulation of material behaviors, paving the way for novel form-factors to scale into applications.
Application Deadline: 01/09/2024
15. Fully Funded PhD Position in Isolated Auxiliary Power Supplies for Gate Drivers using Physics-Informed M
Summary of PhD Program:
The presence of power electronics converters in medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) power grids has been increasing and is expected to become predominant in the coming years due to the growing penetration of high-power renewable energy sources and electrified loads. Considering that available semiconductor devices have limited blocking voltage capabilities, modular multilevel converter (MMC) topologies are typically employed in MV and HV grid-connected converter applications. Thereby, the power supply design of the gate-driving units controlling the active semiconductor devices is not trivial. For instance, the differential control voltage applied to the switches is generally between -5V and 20V.
Application Deadline: 31/07/2024
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in self-learning control for future engines
Summary of PhD Program:
In this PhD project, we aim to develop innovative control strategies that optimize the overall system efficiency by on-line shaping of the heat release process while meeting safety and emission constraints. Main objective is auto-tuning of the engine’s control settings for every combustion cycle using real-time estimation of engine performance quantities. This self-learning, cycle-to-cycle control strategy shows close analogy with reinforcement learning concepts. Focus is on model-based development of observers and on systematic control analysis and synthesis for the studied nonlinear discrete-time system. The potential of the developed self-learning control strategies will be demonstrated on our state-of-the-art engine platform using FPGA control hardware in our Zero Emission Lab.
Application Deadline: 01/09/2024
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in Experimental micro-mechanics applied to cultural heritage paintings
Summary of PhD Program:
You will work in the chair of Applied Mechanics, Department of the Built Environment, under the supervision of dr. Emanuela Bosco and dr. Johan Hoefnagels. The chair of Applied Mechanics is responsible for education and research in the field mechanics, working on multi-scale, multi-physics and optimization problems related to the built environment. The chair is a member of the Graduate School on Engineering Mechanics, Netherlands. This graduate school offers the PhD students an advanced training program in the field of Engineering Mechanics, of which the core is formed by a joint series of advanced graduate courses that are closely connected to state-of-the-art research themes.
Application Deadline: 31/08/2024
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in ultra-reliable intra-aircraft wireless communication
Summary of PhD Program:
The project will investigate different techniques to guarantee high levels of reliability in wireless networks inside aircrafts, comprising robustness for interference, failure and attacks, and with high levels of availability, flexibility, and dealing with stringent latency constraints. Besides making use of well-known diversity techniques at the physical layer such as channel coding and multiple antennas, the project will also investigate diversity techniques at the link and network layers. The intention is to investigate intelligence mechanisms embedded in the network that will be able to detect, localize, analyze and predict connectivity disruptions and attacks and consequently take the necessary countermeasures. The proposed techniques will be validated using simulation tools and experimental set ups.
Application Deadline: 31/08/2024
19. Fully Funded PhD Position in AI and freedom, social justice or democracy
Summary of PhD Program:
This is a four-year, fulltime, fully funded PhD position in ethics and philosophy of technology. You are expected to develop an original research project on one ethical or political issue related to the impact of AI systems on human freedom, social justice or democracy.
Application Deadline: 16/08/2024
20. Fully Funded PhD Position in Making with Sample Collections in Digital Craftsmanship
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD aims to advance strategies for generating knowledge through design and sample making practices. The aim is to explore lively ways of engaging with sample collections and their documentation as collaborators, keeping them actionable and open to revisit and reinterpretation. As such, the focus of the work is on the design artifacts made along the process as a source of knowledge.
Application Deadline: 04/08/2024
21. Fully Funded PhD Position in Making Methods (for designing in uncertain times)
Summary of PhD Program:
This project takes place at the department of Industrial Design and aims to advance our understanding of method and process as strategies for paying attention and evidencing difficult and uncertain material. This is done through material speculative making the edges of digital craftsmanship, speculation-through-making and first person perspectives to generate samples, reflections, data, performances and timings, in order to arrive at understandings of how we engage with machines, material, patterns, people and more-than-human worlds1.
Application Deadline: 04/08/2024
