Connectionists: Ph.D. position at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K.

[Joxe Inaxio Aizpurua]

*Optimising Maritime System Operations through Asset Health Prognostics*



The Institute for Energy and Environment (Department of Electronic and
Electrical Engineering) in collaboration with the Maritime Safety Research
Centre (Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering) at
the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.), offers a Ph.D.
position in the area of prognostics and health management methods for
reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) of maritime
systems.



*PhD Research Description*



Safety and reliability are at the heart of sustainable marine operations.
Effective risk management and maintenance planning throughout a vessel’s
lifecycle is an intricate task due to the complexity and dynamic
nature of modern
vessels.



Thanks to the modern technologies and increased monitoring systems on-board
ships, there is room to optimize system operations and improve risk
management and maintenance planning through risk monitoring and prognostics
and health management (PHM) applications. Namely, it is possible to link
system-level vessel operational parameters with component-level PHM
indicators so as to plan an optimized system operation strategy and extend
the useful life of the vessel’s components. The main focus of this project
will be on the use and development of PHM methods for optimized system
operation. This will involve the development and application of data
analytics, artificial intelligence and RAMS methods. Particular cases of
interest are predictive monitoring capabilities of electrical components
and the power and speed management of vessel’s propulsion machinery
assuring the engine’s safe operation.



The Institute for Energy and Environment has an extensive experience of
developing and delivering PHM applications for a number of industrial
partners and the Maritime Safety Research Centre is engaged in a number of
industrial research projects with a focus on on-board risk management.
Additionally, so as to maximize the outcomes of the project, the candidate
will be closely working with DNV GL and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd so as
to develop an industry focused application of the project.



The PhD thesis will be completed in the University of Strathclyde, in a
nurturing environment with excellent, well-established prospects for
professional career development. We are looking for candidates with
Engineering or Management Science background to start as soon as possible. The
successful candidate will be highly motivated, independent and yet an excellent
team player, well organised, and result-oriented.



The ideal candidate will have the following:



·        A Masters or First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in
Engineering (marine, mechanical, electrical) or a related Management
Science area.

·         Experience with reliability engineering and system safety and/or
prognostics and health management methods.

·         Experience with artificial intelligence methods.

·         Programming skills: Matlab, R, Python, C++.

*Working conditions*

Full-time status as a PhD-candidate for a period of 3 years.

Funding for UK/EU Students. Funding amount: the funding covers
Home-Scotland/EU student tuition fees and stipend (£14653 per year) in line
with University rates (A student from the rest of the UK may be considered
for a partial grant).



*Information and applying*

For more information and informal questions about the project, please
contact Professor Stephen McArthur: s.mcarthur at strath.ac.uk;



*Deadline*

Application closing date 14/07/2017. Prompt application is advised, as this
position is only available until a suitable candidate is found.

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*Joxe Aizpurua.*
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