Full-time Funded PhD position in London - (open to home and international applicants)

PhD Scholarship in Intelligent Cloud-Native Sustainability Platform London South Bank University | LSBU Business School | London, UK • Start Date: September 2025 • Funding: Full tuition fee waiver for 4 years (no stipend) • Eligibility: Open to UK and international applicants • Reference: CSP5/BUS (quote in all correspondence) • Deadline for Expression of Interest: 20 June 2025 • Location: LSBU Business School, London ⸻ Project Overview Join a cutting-edge research project to develop Carbon Awareness as a Service (CAaaS)—a platform integrating real-time carbon monitoring, predictive analytics, and adaptive scheduling to help industries reduce emissions without compromising productivity. The project includes: • Real-time telemetry, region-specific emissions visualisation, and dashboards • AI-powered forecasting and optimisation for energy-intensive workload scheduling • Subscription-based models, carbon-credit integration, and ethical data sharing via distributed ledgers • A cloud-native, event-driven platform designed for continuous improvement through pilot studies This research is positioned at the intersection of AI, green computing, and cloud systems, advancing both environmental goals and operational efficiency. ⸻ Research Themes • Real-time emissions telemetry and visual analytics • Forecasting and prescriptive optimisation for carbon-aware scheduling • Secure, auditable data pipelines and carbon-credit integration • Policy alignment and lifecycle assessment for sustainable digital operations ⸻ Ideal Candidate Profile • First-class undergraduate and Merit/Distinction MSc degree in Computer Science, Software, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering • Strong background in AI/ML and optimisation (e.g. MILP) • Knowledge of distributed systems, OS scheduling, virtualisation • Programming fluency in C++, Java, or C# and Linux scripting • Research potential (e.g. thesis, publications) • IELTS 7.0 minimum (no sub-score ⸻ How to Apply 1. Expression of Interest: Email the following to Dr Kasra Kassai (kasra.kassai@lsbu.ac.uk) with the subject line: CSP5/BUS • CV • Summary of academic background and relevant experience • Motivation paragraph for applying to this PhD 2. Formal Application: • Submit your application through the LSBU portal • Include a 1,000-word research proposal aligned with this project • Upload your personal statement, qualifications, and CV • Selected candidates will be invited for an online interview • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis – early submission recommended Note: This is a fee-waiver only scholarship. Applicants must self-fund living costs, visa, and associated expenses. ⸻ Supervision • Primary Supervisor: Dr Kasra Kassai • Second Supervisor: Professor Ian Mackie ⸻ Why Choose LSBU • Member of Business & Economics Insight Research Group • Member of Smart Internet Technologies Hub (SITHub) • Member of Data x Digital Research Centre • Ranked #3 globally for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024) • Highest paid graduates among London modern universities (LEO 2024) • Doctoral training support via London Doctoral College • Located in London – QS Best Student City (six years in a row) “The passion of the individuals in the research environment and the commitment that everyone shows is inspiring.” — Ashley Howard, PhD, LSBU