University Awarded £1.1m to Further Enhance Training in Engineering and Physical Sciences
25 November 2024
Written by: Hannah McGowan
The University of Lincoln, UK, has been awarded £1.1 million funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to support 12 PhD studentships.
Over three years, the Doctoral Landscape Award will fund four doctoral researchers annually, focusing on three strategic themes which align with pressing global challenges and the University’s research strengths: environmental monitoring and sustainability, data-economic machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), and energy systems and materials innovation.
The studentship programme highlights the University of Lincoln as a teaching destination and leader in engineering and physical sciences. Lincoln’s doctoral training centres offer PhD studentships covering sustainable agri-food using AI and agri-food robotics and autonomous systems. It also advances techniques for environmental sensing and sustainable practices; develops efficient artificial intelligence solutions which minimise energy and data requirements; and responds to pressing needs for sustainable energy solutions and advanced materials.
Professor Marc Hanheide, Director of the Lincoln Centre for Autonomous Systems and Professor in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, explained: “This prestigious award strengthens Lincoln’s position as a leading institution for doctoral training in engineering and physical sciences.
“It perfectly complements our existing EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Agri-Food Robotics and our UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training, creating a robust ecosystem for research and innovation.”
Professor Karl Dayson, Pro Vice Chancellor Research and Knowledge, added: “These partnerships, ranging from environmental agencies and technology companies to manufacturing firms, will strengthen the positive impact of the University’s research on society and the economy.
“Each doctoral researcher will work closely with an external stakeholder or industry partner, ensuring their research directly addresses real-world challenges.”
The programme will leverage Lincoln’s state-of-the-art research facilities, including robotics laboratories, environmental analysis suites, and high-performance computing clusters. The DLA programme emphasises equality, diversity, and inclusion, with dedicated support for widening participation and ensuring accessibility.
The first cohort of PhD students will begin their research in autumn 2025.
For more information about the studentships, please contact Professor Marc Hanheide: mhanheide@lincoln.ac.uk.