Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Loughborough |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | The studentship is for three years and provides a tax-free stipend of £19,237 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus university tuition fees. |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 16th July 2024 |
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Closes: | 27th August 2024 |
Reference: | ABCE24/DT2a |
Transport infrastructure is vital for economic development and societal well-being. However, its operability and functionality are continuously challenged by aging, increasing demand, and interdependencies with other networks. The climate crisis, which leads to an increasing frequency and intensity of extreme events, poses an additional critical threat.
Emerging digitalisation and automation technologies offer a unique opportunity to enhance infrastructure resilience, by providing rapid and accurate evaluation of asset condition as well as supporting decision-making and adaptation. Such technologies include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Digital Twins, Robotics, Sensors and Internet of Things. However, to date, there is no comprehensive methodology that quantifies the extent of change in infrastructure resilience when applying these technologies.
This PhD project aims to develop a holistic method for quantifying the impact of applying digitalisation and automation technologies on infrastructure resilience.
Specifically, the project will:
This pivotal project will not only substantially contribute to the state of knowledge, but also empower policymakers and infrastructure managers to evaluate and select the optimal digitalisation and automation practices before implementation. Consequently, this informed decision-making will significantly enhance transport infrastructure resilience, thereby ensuring user comfort and safety.
Please see this PhD project’s dedicated webpage for more information.
The studentship is for three years and provides a tax-free stipend of £19,237 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus university tuition fees.
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