PhD Studentship: AI Optimisation of Green Roofs and Facades for Low-Carbon, Heat-Resilient Buildings
University of West London
Applications are invited for a funded PhD to develop an AI-enabled framework for optimising building-integrated green infrastructure. Green roofs and green façades can reduce building energy demand, lower operational carbon emissions and improve local thermal conditions. However, their performance varies according to building type, design, location, vegetation and climate. This project will investigate how artificial intelligence, building-performance modelling and geospatial analysis can be combined to identify...
Applications are invited for a funded PhD to develop an AI-enabled framework for optimising building-integrated green infrastructure. Green roofs and green façades can reduce building energy demand, lower operational carbon emissions and improve local thermal conditions. However, their performance varies according to building type, design, location, vegetation and climate. This project will investigate how artificial intelligence, building-performance modelling and geospatial analysis can be combined to identify...
Opportunity details
Applications are invited for a funded PhD to develop an AI-enabled framework for optimising building-integrated green infrastructure. Green roofs and green façades can reduce building energy demand, lower operational carbon emissions and improve local thermal conditions. However, their performance varies according to building type, design, location, vegetation and climate. This project will investigate how artificial intelligence, building-performance modelling and geospatial analysis can be combined to identify effective green-infrastructure solutions for different buildings and urban settings. Research objectives The successful candidate will develop and test a decision-support framework to: predict the energy, carbon and thermal effects of green roofs and façades; identify suitable green-infrastructure configurations for selected building types; determine where interventions could provide the greatest benefits; evaluate performance under current and future climate conditions; balance energy, carbon, thermal and practical considerations through multi-objective optimisation. The research will integrate building characteristics, weather records, energy data, land-use information and satellite-derived geospatial data. The likely methodology will combine building-performance simulation, machine learning, GIS, remote sensing and optimisation. Building simulations will evaluate alternative green-roof and façade configurations. Machine-learning models will then predict performance efficiently across a wider range of buildings and climate scenarios. GIS and remote-sensing data will support the spatial assessment of suitable locations and environmental conditions. The framework will be developed and evaluated using selected building types and case-study areas. The principal...
Eligibility
Proposed start September 2027 Duration 36 How to apply Applications should be submitted through the apply button above. Applicants must complete an online application form and provide: a research proposal outline prepared using the doctoral application template; a current CV; a transcript of their highest qualification, and proof of English language ability for overseas applicants from non-English speaking countries. For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Ali Bahadori-Jahromi at ali.jahromi@uwl.ac.uk.
Requirements
Proposed start September 2027 Duration 36 How to apply Applications should be submitted through the apply button above. Applicants must complete an online application form and provide: a research proposal outline prepared using the doctoral application template; a current CV; a transcript of their highest qualification, and proof of English language ability for overseas applicants from non-English speaking countries. For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Ali Bahadori-Jahromi at ali.jahromi@uwl.ac.uk.
Funding and benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students, International Students. Funding amount: Full tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of £18,000 per year. Eligibility Home and International candidates
Required documents
CV, research proposal, application form, proof of English
How to apply
Applications should be submitted through the apply button above. Applicants must complete an online application form and provide: a research proposal outline prepared using the doctoral application template; a current CV; a transcript of their highest qualification, and proof of English language ability for overseas applicants from non-English speaking countries. For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Ali Bahadori-Jahromi at ali.jahromi@uwl.ac.uk.
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Benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students, International Students. Funding amount: Full tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of £18,000 per year. Eligibility Home and International candidates
Eligibility summary
Proposed start September 2027 Duration 36 How to apply Applications should be submitted through the apply button above. Applicants must complete an online application form and provide: a research proposal outline prepared using the doctoral application template; a current CV; a transcript of their highest qualification, and proof of English language ability for overseas applicants from non-English speaking countries. For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Ali Bahadori-Jahromi at ali.jahromi@uwl.ac.uk.
Requirements
Proposed start September 2027 Duration 36 How to apply Applications should be submitted through the apply button above. Applicants must complete an online application form and provide: a research proposal outline prepared using the doctoral application template; a current CV; a transcript of their highest qualification, and proof of English language ability for overseas applicants from non-English speaking countries. For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Ali Bahadori-Jahromi at ali.jahromi@uwl.ac.uk.
Documents required
CV, research proposal, application form, proof of English
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