PhD Research Studentships

Robotic Active Capsule Endoscope (RACE): advanced design, fabrication and control

Supervisor: Hasan SHAHEED
Apply by:15 June 2018

Description

The multi-disciplinary team of robotic scientists and academic surgeons based at QMUL have developed prototype locomotion mechanisms for a robotic capsule endoscope. The proposed PhD project will be built upon the previous work and will explore advanced novel concepts of imparting active locomotion to a robotic capsule endoscope suitable for use in human gastrointestinal tract to diagnose diseases. The student will be involved with the development and validation of different locomotion systems to be applied in a minaturised prototype of the robotic capsule endosope. This is a cross-disciplinary research project where the student will have ample opportunities to directly work with leading cancer clinicians working in the field of bowel cancer surgery and clinical endoscopy based at the prestigious Royal London hospital. The project will also bring in Industry exposure to the student through our existing industry research partner for the RACE project helping the student to develop knowledge in industry standard engineering designs, fabrication, and relevant MHRA regulatory applications. During the project the student will also interact with Queen Mary Innovation Ltd (QMI), QMUL’s technology transfer company responsible for the commercialisation and management of the Universities intellectual property including that of the RACE project. Any candidates wishing for further detailed technical information about the project are strongly encouraged to have an informal discussion with the principal supervisor, Dr Shaheed.

EPSRC DTP Research Studentship Details: 

  • Available to Home/EU Applicants only.
  • Full Time programme only
  • Applicant required to start in October 2018
  • The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provide an annual stipend for up to three years (Currently set as £16,553 in 2017/18).
  • The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
  • If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).
  • Please note that this studentship is only available to Home/EU Applicants. (See: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details) 

Supervisor Contact Details:

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Dr M Hasan Shaheed
Tel: 020 7882 3319
E-mail: m.h.shaheed@qmul.ac.uk

Application Method:
To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Mechanical Engineering programme (Full Time) please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:

www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/subjects/engineering.html

Further Guidance: 

www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/

Please be sure to include a reference to ‘2018 SEMS EPSRC DTP Shaheed2' to associate your application with this studentship opportunity.

Eligibility

  • The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
  • If English is not your first language, you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).
  • Candidates are expected to start in (Semester ).
  • SEMS and Principal-funded studentships: this studentship arrangement covers home tuition fees and provides an annual stipend for up to three years (currently set at the 2023/24 stipend rate of £20,622 pa)
  • Note that Queen Mary Research Studentships cover home-rated tuition fees only (See: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details)
  • Overseas applicants would be required to meet the difference between home and international tuition fees

Contact

For informal enquiries about this opportunity, please contact Hasan SHAHEED.