Edoardo Patelli · University of Strathclyde

Rapid, uncertainty-aware surrogate models that replace expensive simulations with results in seconds, with Rolls-Royce as a potential industry partner.

Industry: Rolls-Royce (sought) | Start: Oct 2026

JC Chaplin (TBC) · University of Nottingham

A new approach for defining robotic assembly philosophies in nuclear manufacturing that accommodates IAEA-style feature safety significance.

Start: Oct 2026

JC Chaplin (TBC) · University of Nottingham

Verification, validation and uncertainty qualification (VVUQ) for digital twins in nuclear manufacturing, with explicit handling of twin drift.

Start: Oct 2026

Dr Paul Wood & Dr Urvashi Gunputh · University of Derby

Additive manufacturing of nuclear components to replace forgings, reduce welds, integrate sensors, and demonstrate regulatory compliance.

Closes: 15 July 2026 | Start: Oct 2026

Michael Ward · University of Strathclyde

Robotic welding and Wire+Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) of heavy steel components for the nuclear and maritime sector, hosted at the Maritime Supply Chain Innovation Centre.

Industry: Malin Group | Background: EE, ME, Physics, CS