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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Leeds, Main
Full Time
Oct 2026
3 Year
Research on how to best develop and use our advanced suite of virtual reality tools (driving simulators, pedestrian simulators) to answer questions about driving, traffic safety, automation, and more. Generating realistic cues (vision, motion, haptics) and detailed measurements of human behaviour, utilising virtual environments with simulated human agents and automated vehicles. In addition to the research study associated with a specific project, prospective students can also suggest their own topic. In this case, we ask prospective students to contact possible supervisors for an informal discussion, before submitting a research proposal.
