Overview
LSBU is the top modern university in London for world-leading and internationally excellent research in General Engineering, which includes The Built Environment and Architecture research - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.
The wide range of research activities in our School, together with the mix of academic staff, post-doctoral research fellows and visiting professors, allows us to offer a stimulating and diverse environment.
Research themes
Research in the area of engineering and the built environment is carried out by specialist centres. Most academic staff belong to one or more of these and research students can expect to join a small team working on particular problems. Research themes include:
- Efficient and Renewable Energy in Building
Research areas where we are able to offer supervision include:
- Passive low energy design and building physics, climate change impact and adaptation of existing buildings
- Building services, energy efficient and renewable energy technologies
- Refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, cooling, and energy storage technologies
- Electrical building services including lighting, power and control
- Environmental and architectural acoustics
- Life cycle assessment, maintenance and asset management.
- Structural engineering, structural analysis and simulation,
- Transport engineering
- Water systems and management
- Sustainability development
- Urban resilience
- Ageing research in the built and human environments
- Green construction
- Energy and resource efficiency
- Monitoring energy demands
- Energy assessment, measurement and performance of buildings
- Renewable energy in cities, communities and districts
- Disaster resilience
A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community.
A PhD, by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge. A research degree is different from a taught course. Research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from a supervisory team.
Read more about research in the School of the Built Environment and Architecture.
Part funded PhD studentship.
This PhD research programme studentship is being offered by Dr Haydar Aygun at School of Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University Academic staff : LSBU People Finder
PhD research programme title: A low carbon, Artificial Intelligence based engineering system to monitor environmental noise.
Keywords: AI, Noise, Environment, Acoustic-Monitoring, Modelling
Background and rationale: Currently there are not any time efficient and low carbon acoustic system to monitor adverse changes in the built environment. There is a need for an engineering system to monitor adverse changes in the built environment.
Traditional environmental noise monitoring systems measure sound levels, store the data on internal memory card. Then the data is transferred to computer for analysing environmental noise parameters. They are expensive, time consuming, and contribute to carbon emission, especially for long term measurements. The costs of such a system are prohibitive, especially for developing countries. There is a need for a low cost, time efficient, and low carbon engineering system utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms to monitor environmental noise remotely.
Aims: This PhD programme aims to design, build, and test an intelligent low-cost and low carbon noise monitoring system using green technology. The low carbon system will be capable of monitoring environmental noise for a longer period.
Methods: There is a growing need (regulation-driven) to monitor airports with a low cost, robust, and simple system. The AI and machine learning algorithms will be mitigating most of the laborious work. The expected research impact will show how such a system could be implemented around a noisy environment such as an airport to monitor environmental noise. An environmental sound monitor will be built and programmed using low-cost commercial electronics such as MEMS microphones, drastically reducing the cost of implementation. The system developed will be tested to international standards for compliance. Another new aspect of this research is that the system will be networked to create a platform. This platform would capture the sound environment and tag sound event spectrograms at the local level through Edge AI classification.
A central server will host the main AI. This will improve the accuracy of the classification through directed learning, without requiring user intervention. This will reduce the laborious nature of tagging unusual sound events which breach planning, construction, or demolition conditions.
Funding: The funding offered for this programme includes a yearly stipend (£18,622), inside London allowance (£2,040), support, training, and printing costs (£1,620), and the cost of a laptop in the 1st year (£1,000). This funding is per year for three years full time. The successful candidate will need to be enrolled for a January 2024 start.
The selected PhD student should hold a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, MSc in Acoustics, and experience in environmental noise monitoring, acoustic product development, analysing noise data, machine learning, and acoustic noise modelling.
Closing date Wednesday 01 November.
You will be contacted via email if you are shortlisted for interview. We aim to complete the shortlisting process within 1 week of the advert closing date (1 November). LSBU's on-line postgraduate application form will only be completed by the successful candidate after selection. The successful candidate will need to be enrolled from January 2024 due to the conditions of the scholarship. Informal enquiries to Dr Haydar Aygun aygunh@lsbu.ac.uk.
| ModeFull-time | Duration3 years | Start dateJanuary; April; September | Application code9009 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
| ModePart-time | Duration5 years | Start dateJanuary; April; September | Application code9029 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
| ModeDistance learning | Duration6 years | Start dateJanuary; April; September | Application code9064 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
Location
London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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Entry Level Requirements
Want to start your course this September? call 0800 923 8888 for entry requirements.
Applicants for a Research Degree programme at LSBU are usually expected to have a good honours degree (2:2 and above) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level. Please also supply two academic references as part of your application. You will also be required to show proof of all of your qualifications. If English is not your first language you will be required to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level. You will be invited to an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone, prior to an offer being made.
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Missing English and Maths qualifications?
If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.
United Kingdom
£5010
Tuition fees for home students
International
£17600
Tuition fees for international students
Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
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Part-time
part-time
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 1
UK fee: £3006 International fee: £10560 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 1PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 1
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £5010 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 1DS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 1
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 1PS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 1
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 1PS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 1
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 1DS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 1
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 1DS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 2
UK fee: £3006 International fee: £10560 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 2PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 2
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £5010 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 2DS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 2
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 2PS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 2
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 2PS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 2
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 2DS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 2
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 2DS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 3
UK fee: £3006 International fee: £10560 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 3PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 3
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £5010 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 3DS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 3
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 3PS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 3
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 3PS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 3
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 3DS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 3
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 3DS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 4
UK fee: £3006 International fee: £10560 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 4PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 4
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £5010 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 4DS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 4
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 4PS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 4
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 4PS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 4
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 4DS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 4
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 4DS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 5
UK fee: £3006 International fee: £10560 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 5PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 5
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £5010 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 5DS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 5
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 5PS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 5
UK fee: £2892 International fee: £10140 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 5PS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 5
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 5DS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 5
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £4820 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 5DS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 6
UK fee: £1240 International fee: £1240 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: WUS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 6
UK fee: £1240 International fee: £1240 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: WUS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £26290 International: £26290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 6
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: WUS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 6
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: WUS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 6
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: WUS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 6
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: WUS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £25290 International: £25290 -
Full-time
full-time
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 1
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £17600 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 1FS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 1
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 1FS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 1
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 1FS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 2
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £17600 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 2FS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 2
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 2FS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 2
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 2FS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 3
UK fee: £5010 International fee: £17600 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 3FS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 3
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 3FS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 3
UK fee: £4820 International fee: £16900 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 3FS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 4
UK fee: £1240 International fee: £1240 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: WUS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £16270 International: £54040 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 4
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: WUS10 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890 PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 4
UK fee: £1190 International fee: £1190 AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: WUS20 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £15650 International: £51890
The individual fee for this course is shown above. For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.
At the LSBU Doctoral College we are committed to supporting and developing professional researchers who are driven to make a difference. We have a range of PhD Scholarships available in partnership with businesses and organisations - and when they're available we'll publish notices on the LSBU Doctoral College site.
Bench Fees
Bench fees are a standard part of the PhD fee structure at most reputable institutions. They cover study related costs such as specialist equipment, study participant fees, research related travel, lab and research consumables, etc. As your project is unique, these are calculated on a bespoke basis to ensure your research needs are met. The fee and breakdown will be discussed with you during the application process and before you make any commitment.
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| Mode Full-time | Duration 3 years | Start date January; April; September | Application code 9009 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
| Mode Part-time | Duration 5 years | Start date January; April; September | Application code 9029 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
| Mode Distance learning | Duration 6 years | Start date January; April; September | Application code 9064 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
Home/EU postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system.
Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.
International applicants should use our international application system. Full details can be found on our How to apply section for international students.
See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).
Considering your application
Your application will be circulated to a number of potential supervisors who will look at your academic qualifications, experience and the research proposal to decide whether your research interest is something that could be supervised at LSBU.
There will also be an interview either by telephone or at the University. If you are successful you will be offered a place on a course and informed of the next enrolment date. The whole process normally takes between six to eight weeks, from receipt of your application to a decision being made about your application at the School.
Research proposal
When applying, please attach an outline of your research proposal (maximum 2,000 words).
For further information on what to include in your research proposal, download our guidance on writing a PhD proposal (PDF File 63 KB).
Prepare to start
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.
Enrolment
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
Careers
Employability Service
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
- Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
- Online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
- LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Research skills development
All research students are required to participate in a Key Skills Development programme aimed at developing transferable skills in addition to those employed in carrying out research. Training in research methods is available through frequent research seminars.
When necessary the research student can follow, in part, relevant Masters courses available within the School and in particular units on research methodology. In some cases, research students are encouraged to follow other courses available within the University or externally aimed at improving their general expertise in their chosen areas.
In addition, they may be encouraged to follow language courses aimed at improving their oral and written skills - both essential in their future careers.
Transferable skills
A research degree will equip you with many transferable skills. The self-discipline, the demand for clear analytical thinking, and the ability to turn criticism of others work into something constructive of your own, all constitute a unique training for almost any kind of career. The excitement and satisfaction of finding new facts, a new idea, or a new way of looking at something can be highly rewarding.
Attending conferences
Research students are often sponsored to attend national and international conferences and to meet leading scientists in their fields and to present their research findings. The progress of all research students is formally monitored by the University's Research Degree Committee.
