This 4-year PhD studentship is open to both Home (UK) and international applicants. The successful candidate will receive an annual stipend at the UKRI minimum rate (currently £21,805 per year) plus £1,000 / annum enhancement, and a research training support grant of up to £20,000 for the full 4-year programme. This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually, the projects that receives the best applicants will be successful.
Development of Smart Knitted/ 3D printed Heated Gloves for Raynaud's Phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is a condition characterised by episodic reductions in blood flow to the fingers triggered by exposure to cold temperatures or emotional stress, resulting in pain, numbness, colour changes and impaired hand function. RP affects approximately 5% of the population and may occur as a primary condition or as an early manifestation of systemic sclerosis (SSc), a rare autoimmune disease associated with severe vascular complications including painful digital ulcers.
The research will investigate the use of advanced textile materials, conductive yarns, knitted sensor structures and integrated heating technologies to create gloves capable of monitoring finger skin temperature and providing responsive thermal regulation. The project will involve the development of novel knitted/ 3D printed constructions, integration of temperature sensing and heating elements & technologies, prototype manufacture, and laboratory evaluation of thermal and functional performance.
For further details see here.
This project is expected to start in September 2027.
Before you apply: Please contact the main project supervisor, Dr Fernndo, to learn more about the project and discuss whether it may be suitable for you.
To be considered for this project you must submit a formal application through our online application portal by following the instructions provided here. Please note that you must select programme FSE PhD President’s Doctoral Scholarship:
If you already have an applicant account, use this link to open an application for FSE PhD President's Doctoral Scholarship. If you do not yet have an applicant account, follow the account setup instructions and then use this link to open an application for the correct programme.
When applying, please specify the full title and supervisor/s of the project, details of your previous study, and names and contact details of two referees. You must also upload a Supporting Statement describing your motivation to apply to the project, your CV and transcripts of awarded and in-progress university qualifications. Please note later or incomplete applications will not be considered.
