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AI-driven decision-support analytics for structural life-cycle assessment
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Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Funding for: 3.5 years
Supervisor:Dr Emmanouil Kakouris
Project title: AI-driven decision-support analytics for structural life-cycle assessment
This PhD project, which will be supervised by Dr. Emmanouil Kakouris in collaboration with Dr. Charalampos Andriotis from the AiDAPT Lab at TU Delft, will focus on advancing AI-driven decision-support analytics for structural life-cycle assessment. It will address significant challenges in optimising sustainability, resilience, and the long-term performance of civil infrastructure. As demands on the built environment continue to rise and infrastructure ages, the need for innovative AI and probabilistic decision-making approaches will become increasingly essential. The research will employ advanced machine learning techniques to predict and optimise structural performance, assess material degradation, and evaluate long-term sustainability under uncertainty. The primary aim will be to develop AI systems that support decision-making throughout the entire life cycle of structures, incorporating real-time data and probabilistic methods to manage risks and uncertainties. Additionally, the project will investigate how AI tools can balance environmental impact with structural resilience, offering adaptive decision-support systems for engineers, policymakers, and infrastructure managers. Positioned at the intersection of civil engineering and AI, this research will provide the candidate with the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions to address the sustainability and resilience challenges facing modern infrastructure.
Scholarship:
The award will cover the full payment of tuition fees, plus a maintenance stipend paid at the prevailing UKRI rate for 3.5 years of full-time study.
Eligibility:
- Apply for a PhD at the University of Warwick to begin in October 2025;
How to apply:
We strongly advise preparing applications well in advance, noting that it is not usually possible to complete and submit an application in less than 36 hours.
Step 1: Course application support: warwick.ac.uk/pgrengineering
Step 2. Home candidate Scholarship process: warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/postgraduate/funding/pssLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Emmanouil Kakouris at Emmanouil.Kakouris@warwick.ac.uk.
The University of Warwick provides an inclusive working and learning environment, recognising and respecting every individual’s differences. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010.