Fully funded PhD scholarship A*STAR Research (UK and Singapore) 2024-25
Fully funded PhD scholarship (UK and Singapore) 2024-25 – Project at the intersection of B5G/6G networks, ISAC and CAVs
This is a four year collaborative studentship which requires the candidate to spend two full years based at Coventry University (UK) and two years based at ASTAR Research Institute (Singapore). The usual pattern is first and fourth years at Coventry and second and third year at ASTAR Research Institute.
Fully funded PhD scholarship Details
The integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) technology is expected to be one of the key enablers of the sixth generation (6G) of wireless networks. ISAC refers to the use of radio signals to detect and estimate characteristics of objects in the environment, with the network acting as a “sensor” to comprehend the physical world it operates within.
Combining disjoint communication and sensing systems into one system brings numerous advantages covering multiple aspects, such as ubiquitous sensing and communication, reduced power consumption, smaller number of required antennas, less cabling requirements, lower cost, and higher spectral efficiency. This can be particularly beneficial for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), which strongly rely on sensing and communication capabilities.
However, the current ISAC solutions cannot cope with the unique challenges (e.g., high mobility and stringent safety requirements) associated with CAVs, making them subject to high levels of interference. Therefore, this proposal will develop advanced physical layer solutions (i.e., advanced signal processing) and radio resource management (RRM) functionalities (e.g., multi-user access and resource allocation) for ISAC in vehicular environments. The performance of the developed solutions will be evaluated through extensive link-level (i.e., physical layer) and system-level (i.e., RRM) simulations and benchmarked against existing ISAC solutions.
| Eligibility | UK/International (including EU) graduates with the required entry requirements |
| Duration | Full-Time – Four years fixed term |
| Deadline | 25 April 2024 |
| Interview Date | Will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates |
| Start Date | September 2024 |
| Contact | Dr. Faouzi Bouali |
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Fully funded PhD scholarship Requirements
- A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average.
- The potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a 4 years.
- A minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS academic overall minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component)
Benefits
- The successful candidate will receive comprehensive research training including technical, personal and professional skills.
- All researchers at Coventry University (from PhD to Professor) are part of the Doctoral College and Center for Research Capability and Development, which provides support with high-quality training and career development activities.
How to apply
To find out more about the project, please contact Dr Faouzi Bouali
All applications require full supporting documentation, a covering letter, plus a 2000-word supporting statement showing how the applicant’s expertise and interests are relevant to the project.
