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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>3 x fully funded PhD projects are available to work on RL, Bayesian Optimization and ML. All projects feature an interdisciplinary supervisory team and have an industry partner associated with them, providing opportunities for placements and follow on employment. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0cm' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a name="_Hlk130284863"></a><a href="https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/epsrc-bae-systems-industrial-case-phd-studentship-mitigation-of-reinforcement-learning-algorithms-in-changing-environments/?p149231"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk130284863'>Mitigation of Reinforcement Learning Algorithms in Changing Environments</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk130284863'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk130284863'></span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>EPSRC iCASE project with <a href="https://www.baesystems.com/en/home">BAE Systems</a> <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Generous stipend and funding for conferences/summer schools and personal development <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Co-Supervised by <a href="https://panweihit.github.io/">Wei Pan</a> (Computer Science) and <a href="https://www.theopapamarkou.com/">Theodore Papamarkou</a> (Mathematics)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>UK/EU students only <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Application deadline <b>10 April</b>; more details about the project can be found <a href="https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/epsrc-bae-systems-industrial-case-phd-studentship-mitigation-of-reinforcement-learning-algorithms-in-changing-environments/?p149231">here</a> <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0cm' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/advanced-bayesian-optimization-for-complex-and-sustainable-biopharmaceutical-production-design/?p156383">Advanced Bayesian Optimization for Complex and Sustainable Biopharmaceutical Production Design</a><o:p></o:p></li></ol><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Based and funded by the ESRC funded <a href="https://datacdt.org/">CDT in Data Analytics & Society</a> <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Project partner is <a href="https://www.biopharmservices.com/">Biopharm Services</a> <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Co-supervised by <a href="https://maalvarezl.github.io/">Mauricio Alvarez</a> (Computer Science)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>All students eligible<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Application deadline <b>10 April</b>; more details about the project can be found <a href="https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/advanced-bayesian-optimization-for-complex-and-sustainable-biopharmaceutical-production-design/?p156383">here</a> <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0cm' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/machine-learning-and-data-analytics-for-nurturing-talent-and-performance-profiling-in-cricket/?p156384">Machine learning and data analytics for nurturing talent and performance profiling in cricket</a><o:p></o:p></li></ol><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Based and funded by the ESRC funded <a href="https://datacdt.org/">CDT in Data Analytics & Society</a> <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Project partner is <a href="https://www.ecb.co.uk/">England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>All students eligible<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Application deadline <b>10 April</b>; more details about the project can be found <a href="https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/machine-learning-and-data-analytics-for-nurturing-talent-and-performance-profiling-in-cricket/?p156384">here</a> <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in any of the projects, then do to not hesitate to contact me (<a href="mailto:richard.allmendinder@manchester.ac.uk">richard.allmendinder@manchester.ac.uk</a>) with an up-to-date CV.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Richard<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'>------------<br><b>Dr Richard Allmendinger | Professor of Applied Artificial Intelligence | Alan Turing Fellow | School Business Engagement Lead</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'>Alliance Manchester Business School | The University of Manchester | Office: Room 3.017, Booth Street West, Manchester M15 6PB | Tel: +44(0)161 306 6598 | Email: <a href="mailto:richard.allmendinger@manchester.ac.uk" target="_blank">richard.allmendinger@manchester.ac.uk</a> | Web: <a href="https://personalpages.manchester.ac.uk/staff/Richard.Allmendinger/" target="_blank">https://personalpages.manchester.ac.uk/staff/Richard.Allmendinger/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>