PhD project in Engineering advanced systems for chest compressions in CPR
PhD @University of Southampton posted 1 day agoJob Description
About the project
This project aims to develop an intelligent engineering system to monitor and improve quality of chest compressions for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including in out of hospital settings.
In the UK alone, over 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur each year, yet survival rates remain below 10%, despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts. One of the most critical factors influencing survival is the quality of chest compressions. Monitoring and ensuring high-quality compressions can significantly improve outcomes, making it a crucial component of resuscitation and a potential lifesaver.
Real-time feedback systems and mechanical devices offer the potential to enhance compression quality in line with resuscitation guidelines. However, their effectiveness relies on an in-depth understanding of human chest dynamics during compression and recoil, particularly in relation to the patient’s hemodynamic performance.
This interdisciplinary project benefits from strong collaborations between the School of Engineering, clinical expert Professor Nick Curzen and University Hospital Southampton. This is an exceptional opportunity if you are passionate about applying your knowledge and skills to real-world healthcare challenges by developing advanced assistive technologies with the potential to save lives.
You will join a dynamic research group at the School of Engineering, specialising in medical device and system development, and will gain interdisciplinary expertise in the rapidly growing field of healthcare technologies. You will also access to CPR-related training and clinical insights, ensuring a well-rounded research experience.
Entry requirements
You must have a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
You must have experience, or a strong interest in one or multiple of the following areas:
- embedded systems
- signal processing
- control
- mechatronics
- machine learning
- artificial intelligence
- biomedical engineering
- programming languages
Fees and funding
We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and Horizon Europe students.
Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students.
To learn about funding opportunities visit our Doctoral College scholarships and bursaries information.
Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.
How to apply
You need to:
- choose programme type (Research), 2025/26, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
- select Full time or Part time
- choose the relevant PhD in Engineering
- add name of the supervisor in section 2
Applications should include:
- a personal statement
- your CV (resumé)
- 2 academic references
- degree transcripts to date
Contact us
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
If you have a general question, email our doctoral college (feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk).
Project leader
For an initial conversation, email Professor Liudi Jiang (L.Jiang@soton.ac.uk).
