Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Hatfield |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | £18,622 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 13th May 2024 |
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Closes: | 10th June 2024 |
Overview
Funding information (fully funded for UK, EU and international students)
Annual tax-free bursary of approximately £18,622 pa, plus tuition fees (£5590 for UK or £14,905 for International and EU applicants).
Project Details
In recent years, there has been a significant breakthrough in the application of Machine Learning (ML) across various domains. Emerging techniques such as DDPG (Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient), PPO (Proximal Policy Optimisation), and TD3 (Twin Delayed DDPG) have shown promising performance in dealing with control systems. However, the performance, stability, and robustness of these algorithms are still undergoing investigation, and their generalisability compared to conventional adaptive and robust controllers remains not fully comprehended.
This project aims to comprehensively analyse the performance and robustness of state-of-the-art ML techniques on control system problems. It will extract both the limitations and advantages of these algorithms. Moreover, the project will develop novel ML solutions that not only push performance boundaries but also exhibit superior generalisability compared to traditional adaptive control methods. Rigorous theoretical and statistical analysis will be carried out to prove the effectiveness of these proposed techniques. Hence, a strong foundation in mathematical and control theory is essential for conducting this research.
The applicant should have a relevant degree, ideally with a background (or strong interest in developing knowledge) in the following areas:
Entry requirements
Applications are invited from individuals with a first or upper second-class degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as, engineering, maths, computer science, etc. A master’s degree is essential. We are seeking applicants with very good analytical and programming skills. In some areas priority will be given to applicants with demonstrable practical engineering skills and experimental experience.
Eligibility
The studentship is open to UK/EU and international applicants.
How to Apply
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Pouria Sarhadi, the project supervisor, or Prof. Pandelis Kourtessis, Associate Dean of Research and Enterprise.
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Closing date for applications: 10 June 2024
Interview dates: week commencing 17 June 2024
Expected studentship start date: 1 July 2024
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