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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Full tuition waiver + £19,237
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a testing and analysis technique used by industry to evaluate the properties of a material, component, structure or system for characteristic differences or welding defects and discontinuities without causing damage to the original part. Among various NDT approaches, Ultrasound Testing (UT) and X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) are the main focus of this project.
Both UT and XCT techniques can produce large 3D datasets that can be challenging to interrogate for human experts to fully analyse. Small defects or anomalies may be missed when manually examining through the acquired volumetric data. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution to automate and enhance defect detection in these complex structural data. The aim of this study is to improve diagnostic accuracy through development an AI system that can perform rapid processing of large 3D data volumes, and identify defects that are difficult to discern with the naked eye and provide a second opinion with a level of certainty to assist human experts.
From the aspect of research methodology, the research work involves image processing, data analytics and machine learning, as well as image-based material characterization. From the application aspect, the project emphasizes on both metallic and composite materials and components.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £19,237 and an annual top-up of £1,200.
Additional research expenses will also be available.
Eligibility
- Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline.
- If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship but do not hold a UK degree, you can check their comparison entry requirements.
- Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 Jul 2024
To apply, please complete your application online with the following information:
Course choice – please select Civil Engineering / PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / October
Start year – please select 2024
Funding (page 8) –
‘Are you funding your studies yourself?’ – please select No
‘Name of Individual or organisation providing funds for study’ – please enter ‘RS609 - Non-destructive Evaluation’
*It is the responsibility of the applicant to list the above information accurately when applying, please note that applications received without the above information listed will not be considered for the scholarship award.
One application is required per individual Swansea University led research scholarship award; applications cannot be considered listing multiple Swansea University led research scholarship awards.