SRPe Industry Doctorate Programme
SRPe-IDP Cohort ‘1’
The following projects were awarded by SRPe in August 2019 under the Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering Industry Doctorate Programme (SRPe-IDP)
Simple-affordable, portable device for the detection of microbial pathogens by targeting specific genetic signatures
Academic Institution: Heriot Watt University
Industry Partner: Genetic Analysis Strategies S.L.
Bionanotechnology-enabled monitoring of disease progression during cancer treatment
Academic Institution: University of Edinburgh
Industry Partner: Celgene Research S.L.
3D printed devices for the separation of biologics
Academic Institution: University of Edinburgh
Industry Partner: FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited
Offshore Energy Infrastructure: Development of Low Carbon Concrete Materials
Academic Institution: University of Dundee
Industry Partner: UKQAA
Colloidal Silica Grout for Stabilisation of Underground Structures and for the Formation of Hydraulic and Chemical Barriers for Inhibiting Contaminant Migration
Academic Institution: University of Strathclyde
Industry Partner: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Automated manufacturing of smart concrete components
Academic Institution: University of Strathclyde
Industry Partner: COWI / Highways England
Probabilistic Approach to Evaluate Need for Rail Remediation Using Large Data Sets
Academic Institution: University of Edinburgh
Industry Partner: Loram UK
Lifelong Learning for Vision based AUV Control
Academic Institution: Heriot Watt University
Industry Partner: ROVCO
Explainable AI and Autonomy for the Maritime Domain
Academic Institution: Heriot Watt University
Industry Partner: SeeByte
SRPe-IDP Cohort ‘2’
The following projects were awarded by SRPe in December 2019 under the Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering Industry Doctorate Programme (SRPe-IDP).
Next generation design tools: Full device Design Modelling of Aneurysm Repair Stents
Academic Institution: University of Strathclyde
Industry Partner: Terumo Aortic
Integrated approach to assess tree stability in storms and risk assessment
Academic Institution: University of Dundee
Industry Partner: Agroservice s.r.l.
Investigating a novel heat transfer loop integrated into a seasonal passive heat recovery and ventilation system
Academic Institution: University of Strathclyde
Industry Partner:Free Running Buildings Limited
Development of sustainable substitutes for Pulversized Fly Ash in Cement and Concrete
Academic Institution: University of Strathclyde
Industry Partner: Low Level Waste Repository Ltd (LLWR)
Multi-agent planning and sensor data fusion
Academic Institution: University of Strathclyde
Industry Partner: Space Applications Services NV/SA
SRPe-IDP Cohort ‘3’
The following projects were awarded by SRPe in March 2020 under the Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering Industry Doctorate Programme (SRPe-IDP).
Low Carbon Concrete: Durability and Performance
Academic Institution: University of Dundee
Industry Partner: Mineral Products Association (MPA) and British Ready-mixed Concrete Association (BRMCA)
Engineering a microprobe platform for minimally-invasive continuous health monitoring during labour and birth
Academic Institution: Heriot-Watt University
Industry Partner: Tommy’s Charity
High-speed vision using single-photon sensors
Academic Institution: University of Edinburgh
Industry partner: STMicroelectronics
SRPe-IDP Cohort ‘4’
The following projects were awarded by SRPe in June 2022 under the Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering Industry Doctorate Programme (SRPe-IDP).
Sustainable, low-cost composites for net-zero infrastructure: Green hydrogen pressure vessels for self-sufficient rural and off gas grid detached homes.
Academic Institution: University of Edinburgh
Industry Partner: Hexcel
Development of an intelligent scheduling system to optimise the sustainability measures in multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
Academic Institution: University of Strathclyde
Industry Partner: Morrison Construction
Investigation into infrastructure and operational requirements for microwave low carbon heating systems
Academic Institution: University of Edinburgh
Industry Partner: WT IP Ltd