Postgraduate Research Opportunities: Pro Forma - A Hybrid Simulation Approach for Planning a Sustainable Model of Personalised Home Care

Project summary: This PhD is an exciting opportunity to develop and use cutting-edge systems simulation modelling in tackling the complex challenges in health and social care. The focus of this project is on understanding how personalised, technology-facilitated home care can efficiently meet the current and future demands of health and social care for older adults. Systems simulation modelling has lacked a coherent theory for incorporating health-related behaviour—an aspect crucial to addressing this topic. The student undertaking this research will not only contribute to improving practices in personalised, technology-facilitated home care but will also advance the theory and methodology of systems modelling.

Deadline: 3^rd April 2024

Duration: 36 months

Funding details: Fully-funded scholarship for 3 years covers all university tuition fees (at UK level) and an annual tax-free stipend. International students are also eligible to apply, but they will need to find other funding sources to cover the difference between the home and international tuition fees. Exceptional international candidates may be provided funding for this difference. 

Number of places: 1

Number of places extra: There will be a shortlisting and interview process.

RCUK eligibility: No

Eligibility:

Academic qualifications: You should have (or expect to have) a 2:1 Bachelor’s Degree or a Master Degree (Distinction), or equivalent achievements in Operational Research/Management Science, Health Economics, Public Health, or related fields.

If English isn't your first language, you'll need an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent with no individual element below 5.5.  

Your application must include:  

• An updated curriculum vitae  
• Details of two academic referees, including email addresses  
• Academic transcripts, which must be certified copies  

Study modes eligibility: Full-time

Project Details:

This PhD is an exciting opportunity to develop and use cutting-edge systems simulation modelling in tackling the complex challenges in health and social care. The focus of this project is on understanding how personalised, technology-facilitated home care can efficiently meet the current and future demands of health and social care for older adults. Systems simulation modelling has lacked a coherent theory for incorporating health-related behaviour—an aspect crucial to addressing this topic. The student undertaking this research will not only contribute to improving practices in personalised, technology-facilitated home care but will also advance the theory and methodology of systems modelling. Their work involves developing hybrid systems models, informed by behavioural theory, and integrating methods of System Dynamics, Discrete-Event Simulation, and Agent-Based Modelling. The work is situated in the Department of Management Science at Strathclyde Business School with support from the Psychological Sciences Department.

Information about the host department can be found by visiting: Department of Management Science

Primary Supervisor: Dr Le Khanh Ngan Nguyen

Additional Supervisor/s: Dr Itamar Megiddo

Further information: If there is any further information related to the opportunity you would like to include, please use this space to do so.

Contact Details: Nguyen-le-khanh-ngan@strath.ac.uk

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