面向退化混凝土实时微创次表层损伤表征的机器人超声钻孔技术博士研究员
Robotic ultrasonic drilling for real-time, minimally invasive subsurface damage characterisation in degraded concrete
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
- 2027-09-30
- 全部申请截止
- （Europe/London）
- 资助原文
- Fees and funding We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students. Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants. Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants. Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered. For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
- 资助条件
- 原帖为竞争性或附条件资助说明，未确认本项目获资助及申请人能获奖；不作为保证全奖。
- 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
- 本项目开发一种机器人超声钻孔系统，用于对退化混凝土的次表层损伤进行微创、高分辨率评估，结合超声传感与力、温度和声学反馈，实现在危险或难以接近环境中的实时材料表征。
- 申请条件
- 申请人需持有机械工程、土木工程、力学、机电一体化或相关领域的英国 2:1 荣誉学士学位（或国际同等学历），具备高度积极性、自我驱动力及优秀的沟通与团队协作能力，非英语母语者需满足雅思 6.5 或同等水平的语言要求。
- 待遇
- 提供多样化的资助机会（如针对英国和国际学生的竞争性总统奖学金和院系奖学金），涵盖学费及生活费津贴；学生可在南安普顿大学世界一流的实验室中工作，并加入机械与土木工程跨学科导师团队。
- 申请方式
- 申请人需通过南安普顿大学系统申请，选择研究型项目（Research）、2027/28 学年、工程与物理科学学院，搜索并选择 PhD Engineering & THE Environment (7175) 项目，并在申请第二部分填写导师姓名。
- 材料清单
- 个人简历 (CV)
- 2份学术推荐信
- 至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
- 2027-09-30
- 学科
- 工程
- 合同类型
- 项目资助
- 本站收录
- 内容更新
- 原帖导师候选（待核验）
- Dr Xuan Li, Dr Ye Li
- 来源
- 南安普顿大学博士研究项目招生 · 最近核对 2026-10-24
- 详情核验
判定依据（原文摘录）
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IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) for non-native English speakers
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A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent
原文
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Postgraduate research project
Robotic ultrasonic drilling for real-time, minimally invasive subsurface damage characterisation in degraded concrete
Funding
Competition funded
Competition funded
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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
30 Sep 2027
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About the project
Potential supervisors
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
How to apply
Contact us
About the project
This project develops a robotic ultrasonic drilling system for minimally invasive, high resolution assessment of subsurface damage in degraded concrete. Integrating ultrasonic sensing with force, temperature, and acoustic feedback, the approach enables real-time material characterisation in hazardous or inaccessible environments, supporting safer, more efficient inspection and maintenance of critical infrastructure.
Infrastructure exposed to extreme environments, such as marine conditions, fire damage, radiation, or freeze–thaw cycles, undergoes progressive and spatially heterogeneous degradation. Reliable assessment of internal damage is essential for ensuring structural safety and effective maintenance; however, conventional inspection techniques are often invasive, labour-intensive, and lack the sensitivity required to detect early-stage deterioration.
This project aims to develop a robotic ultrasonic drilling platform for minimally invasive, high-resolution subsurface characterisation of degraded concrete. The research will combine the design of a small-size ultrasonic drill, equipped with embedded force, temperature, and acoustic sensors, with the development of a mobile robotic platform capable of deploying the system in complex and hazardous environments. The integrated system will enable simultaneous drilling and real-time sensing, capturing material resistance and ultrasonic responses to reconstruct depth-dependent material properties and identify internal defects. The project will also involve the design of hardware and control systems, including robotic manipulation, positioning accuracy, tool–structure interaction, and adaptive control strategies for stable operation across various material conditions.
Advanced signal processing and data interpretation methods will be developed to translate raw sensor measurements into meaningful diagnostics of material degradation. Experimental validation will be conducted using state-of-the-art characterisation techniques, supported by multi-physics modelling to investigate the coupling between ultrasonic excitation, material behaviour, and damage evolution. The resulting technology will enable autonomous inspection in challenging contexts such as submerged structures, confined spaces, and post-disaster zones, contributing to the next-generation infrastructure diagnostics and resilience management.
You will:
• work in world-class laboratories at the University of Southampton, with access to cutting-edge facilities for materials testing, embedded systems, and robotics
• join an interdisciplinary supervisory team across Mechanical and Civil Engineering
• develop expertise in drill tool and robotic platform development, sensor integration, signal processing, cementitious material characterization, and multi-physics modelling
• build highly transferable skills for careers in academia, infrastructure resilience, advanced diagnostics, and robotics-driven engineering
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 Ye Li
PhD
Lecturer
Research interests
• High-Performance Marine Concrete
• Sustainable Cementitious Material and Concrete
• Fire Resistance of Concrete Materials and Structures
Entry requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in one of the following:
• mechanical engineering
• civil engineering
• mechanics
• mechatronics
• a related field
Essential skills:
• high motivation, self-direction, and a proactive approach to research
• excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration
• IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) for non-native English speakers
Desirable skills:
• experience in modelling of ultrasonic transducers, mechatronic and robotic system development, concrete technology, numerical modelling, and experimental testing
• proficiency in coding and computational tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, FEA, CAD)
• strong academic writing skills for producing high-quality research papers
• prior involvement in research projects
Fees and funding
We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students.
Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants.
Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants.
Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.
For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
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).