Loughborough University is a top-ten rated university in England for research intensity (REF2014) and an outstanding 66% of the work of Loughborough’s academic staff who were eligible to be submitted to the REF was judged as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, compared to a national average figure of 43%. In choosing Loughborough for your research, you’ll work alongside academics who are leaders in their field. You will benefit from comprehensive support and guidance from our Doctoral College, including tailored careers advice, to help you succeed in your research and future career. This project will develop new paradigms in wearable parallel computing. In a previous study it was found that it is feasible to connect multiple microprocessor cores in a network, along with a set of sensors, and to program the network so that overall it behaves like a parallel computer. This studentship will take the research to the next stage and develop custom microprocessor cores that perform these functions. The research project will also include development of the programmer's model for the unit, which is essential for making such a device function. It requires a graduate who has some previous experience of practical electronics, a good understanding of embedded microprocessors and previous experience in VLSI design.