Ubiquitous Cognitive Navigation with AI Based Systems PhD

This fully-funded PhD studentship, sponsored by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards (DLA), Cranfield University and Spirent Communications, offers a bursary of £24,000 per annum, covering full tuition fees. This PhD project in the area of autonomy, navigation and artificial intelligence, aims to advance the development of intelligent and resilient navigation systems for autonomous transport. The research will focus on designing AI-driven cognitive navigation solutions that can adaptively fuse multiple sensor sources under uncertainty, enabling safe and efficient operation of autonomous systems in complex, real-world conditions. The project aims to develop resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems for autonomous transport, addressing a critical challenge in the UK's Net Zero transition. By integrating artificial intelligence, multi-sensor fusion, and cognitive systems, the research will pioneer robust navigation architectures. The student will undertake two industry placements at Spirent Communications, use high-tech simulation equipment, and have access to valuable industry data, with opportunities to present at leading international conferences.