PhD Positions in Swarm Robotics

We are currently recruiting PhD students in swarm robotics [1], [2].

Research topics

The PhD topics include:

Extending our self-organizing nervous systems (SoNS) [3] to new applications
Swarms of mobile manipulators
Swarms of aerial robots
Human-swarm interaction
Security in robot swarms using blockchain technology [4],[5]

Candidate profile

Prospective PhD candidates should have a Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, robotics, or a closely related field.

How to apply

Please submit a motivation letter and a CV to mdorigo@ulb.ac.be and mary.katherine.heinrich@ulb.be, using the subject line:

PhD position application - <your name>

Starting date

The starting date would be in 2026 or early 2027.

References

M. Dorigo, G. Theraulaz & V. Trianni (2020). Reflections on the Future of Swarm Robotics. Science Robotics, 5(49), abe4385. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.abe4385
M. Dorigo, G. Theraulaz & V. Trianni (2021). Swarm Robotics: Past, Present, and Future. Proceedings of the IEEE, 109(7), 1152-1165. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/JPROC.2021.3072746
W. Zhu, S. Oğuz, M.K. Heinrich, M. Allwright, M. Wahby, A.L. Christensen, E. Garone & M. Dorigo (2024). Self-organizing Nervous Systems for Robot Swarms. Science Robotics, 9(96), eadl5161. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.adl5161
V. Strobel, A. Pacheco & M. Dorigo (2023). Robot Swarms Neutralize Harmful Byzantine Robots Using a Blockchain-based Token Economy. Science Robotics, 8(79), eabm4636. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.abm4636
M. Dorigo, A. Pacheco, A. Reina & V. Strobel (2024). Blockchain Technology for Mobile Multi-robot Systems. Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering, 1, 264-274. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s44287-024-00034-9