Overview

The Robotics and AI for Net Zero programme offered by University of Oxford is structured around an innovative cohort training and research model to ensure graduates are not only subject matter experts, but have highly valuable skills in team working, multi-disciplinary systems integration, industrial engagement, and commercialisation. Each cohort will be recruited to conduct research directed towards an industry co-created, cross-sector cohort challenge which will be different for each new cohort.

Features

Initially students will focus on the use of Robotics and AI (RAI) in operations and maintenance of Net Zero assets (O&M), through inspection, maintenance, and repair activities; and in the decommissioning of infrastructure in renewables (wind, solar, geothermal, tidal, hydrogen) and nuclear (fission and fusion).

The research in the CDT will also support the decarbonization of these assets across their lifecycle phases in a diverse range of sectors. The scope of research will expand through the lifetime of the CDT to include the other lifecycle phases: design, logistics, construction, and recycling.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

Robotics and AI (RAI) to provide step-changes at each stage of the lifecycle of Net Zero energy generation assets, such as wind turbines, solar arrays, or nuclear reactors.
This will be done through the creation of new innovative technologies, workflows, etc which will increase safety, reduce costs, decarbonize operations and enhance the overall viability of such systems.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Robotics Artificial Intelligence View 24 other PhDs in Artificial Intelligence in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours.
The qualification above should be achieved in one of the following subject areas or disciplines: engineering; computer science; physics; mathematics with evidence of programming experience; or an appropriate numerate/physical science discipline.
A previous master's degree is not required in order to be considered for the course.
Applications from mature students or students returning from industry to education are also encouraged. In these cases the degree requirements may be demonstrated through appropriate professional experience.
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.5 out of 4.0.

Tuition Fees

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34700 GBP / year

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10470 GBP / year

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939 - 1530 GBP / month

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