高性能微型超声手术器械开发博士研究员
Development of high-performance miniaturised ultrasonic devices for precision minimally invasive surgery
原帖优先：申请材料、截止时间与资格以原帖和学校官方说明为准。
博士招生与资助公告
- 申请年度
- 2027；原帖说明：How to apply Apply now You need to: • choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences • select Full time or Part time • search for programme PhD Engineering & the Environment (7175) • add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application Applications should include: • your CV (resumé) • 2 academic references • degree transcripts and certificates to date • English language qualification (if applicable)
- 最近申请截止
- 2026-12-31
- 全部申请截止
- （Europe/London）
- 资助原文
- Fees and funding Fully funded for UK, EU and International students. Tuition fees will be paid and you'll receive a tax-free living stipend.
- 资助条件
- 未确认申请人可获得资助，请以学校审核结果为准。
- 原帖材料说明
- • your CV (resumé)
- • 2 academic references
- • degree transcripts and certificates to date
- • English language qualification (if applicable)
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- 研究内容
- 本项目聚焦超声外科领域，致力于开发用于骨科手术的尖端微型超声器件，通过引入新构型和新型结构来提升微创手术的精度和临床效果。研究将利用建模和物理原型评估各类柔性扩张构型在器件小型化方面的潜力，并结合超材料结构来调节振动行为和实现可控动态响应。研究人员将在机械工程系机电一体化与生物工程研究组开展工作，并将在南安普顿总医院进行体外和体内切割实验。
- 申请条件
- 申请人需持有机械、机电一体化或声学工程专业的英国2:1荣誉学士学位或其国际同等学历。
- 待遇
- 全额资助，涵盖学费，并提供免税生活补助，面向英国、欧盟及国际学生。
- 申请方式
- 申请人需通过南安普顿大学系统在线申请，选择研究型项目（Research）、2027/28学年、工程与物理科学学院，选择全职或兼职，搜索项目 PhD Engineering & Service (7175)，并在申请的第二部分添加导师姓名。
- 材料清单
- 您的简历 (CV)
- 2封学术推荐信
- 迄今为止的学位成绩单和证书
- 英语语言资格证明（如适用）
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岗位信息
- 最终轮次截止
- 2026-12-31
- 学科
- 工程
- 合同类型
- 项目资助
- 本站收录
- 内容更新
- 导师
- Dr Xuan Li
- 来源
- 南安普顿大学博士研究项目招生 · 最近核对 2026-10-10
- 详情核验
判定依据（原文摘录）
- 这是一项博士培养机会
Type of degree Doctor of Philosophy
- 提供全额资助包括学费和免税生活补助
Fully funded for UK, EU and International students. Tuition fees will be paid and you'll receive a tax-free living stipend.
- 明确的入学学位要求
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in mechanical, mechatronics or acoustical engineering.
原文
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Postgraduate research project
Development of high-performance miniaturised ultrasonic devices for precision minimally invasive surgery
Funding
Fully funded (UK and international)
Type of degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree
2:1 honours degree
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Faculty graduate school
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Closing date
31 Dec 2026
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About the project
Potential supervisors
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
How to apply
Contact us
About the project
This project, in the field of ultrasonic surgery, focuses on the development of cutting-edge miniature ultrasonic devices targeted for bone surgery. It seeks to advance the current state-of-art design by introducing new configurations and incorporating novel structures in miniaturised devices to enhance precision and improve clinical outcome.
Ultrasonic surgery has attracted growing attention for its potential to provide minimally invasive alternatives to conventional procedures, offering advantages of low force, high precision, tissue selectivity, reduced collateral damage, and faster post-operative recovery. However, the current state-of-the-art ultrasonic surgical devices are predominantly based on single or multiple half-wavelength resonators, which present significant challenges for integration with the flexible endo-wrist mechanism of surgical robots, thereby limiting their applicability in complex minimally invasive interventions.
This project seeks to transform the design of conventional ultrasonic transducers by introducing novel configurations and advanced structures for miniaturised surgical devices. The research will investigate various classes of flextensional configurations to evaluate their potential for device miniaturisation through both modelling and physical prototyping. In parallel, metamaterial-inspired structure will be incorporated to tailor vibrational behaviour and achieve controlled dynamic responses.
You will join the Mechatronics and Bioengineering research groups at the department of mechanical engineering, and have access to 3D X-ray histology, imaging, metal 3D printing and other advanced facilities. You will also carry out in vitro and in vivo cutting experiments at the Southampton General Hospital. The supervisory team bring together expertise in ultrasonic surgical devices, metamaterials, and additive manufacturing, ensuring comprehensive guidance and professional support throughout your research.
This project will provide you with a strong foundation in ultrasonics and advanced materials, opening diverse career opportunities in academia, research, and industry. You will be well-positioned for roles in cutting-edge medical technology companies and healthcare innovation.
Find out more about our previous collaborative research on surgery enabled by ultrasonics.
The School of Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
Potential supervisors
Lead supervisor
Dr Xuan Li
PhD
Lecturer B in Mechanical Engineering
Research interests
• Novel miniature ultrasonic surgical device design
• Ultrasonically assisted machining and manufacturing
• New generation of piezoelectric materials
Supervisors
Dr Andrew Hamilton
Associate Professor
Dr Felix Langfeldt
BEng, MSc, PhD, FHEA
Associate Professor
Research interests
• Active/Passive Acoustic Metamaterials
• Low-frequency Sound Insulation
• Aircraft Cabin Noise Control
Entry requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in mechanical, mechatronics or acoustical engineering.
Fees and funding
Fully funded for UK, EU and International students. Tuition fees will be paid and you'll receive a tax-free living stipend.
How to apply
Apply now
You need to:
• choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
• select Full time or Part time
• search for programme PhD Engineering & the Environment (7175)
• add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application
Applications should include:
• your CV (resumé)
• 2 academic references
• degree transcripts and certificates to date
• English language qualification (if applicable)
Contact us
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
For questions about applying, email our Doctoral College (doctoralcollege-admissions@soton.ac.uk).
Project leader
For an initial conversation, email Dr Xuan Li (X.Li@soton.ac.uk).