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We have 202 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Quantum frequency conversion with alkali atoms: linking trapped ions to telecom networks

Supervisory Team. Dr Patrick Ledingham. About the project. The future Quantum Internet requires coherent transfer of quantum states between disparate platforms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Ledingham
 1 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The “self-driving” laser

Supervisory team. Dr Ben Mills and Dr James Grant-Jacob. This PhD will help build the next revolution, the “self-driving” laser, a new class of intelligent light sources that think for themselves. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Mills
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Crowd sourced traffic control strategies

Supervisory Team. Prof. Ben Waterson and Dr Ioannis Kaparias. About the project. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B J Waterson
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Rapid production of hollow spheres using coaxial nozzles

Supervisory Team. Dr Ivo Peters. About the project. When gas flows from a coaxial nozzle surrounded by a liquid, it forms reproducible liquid shells useful in industries needing hollow spheres, such as pharmaceuticals and 3D printing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Peters
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Pedestrian and cyclist path prediction

Supervisory team. Prof. Ben Waterson. This project will use artificial intelligence (machine learning) techniques to establish new models of pedestrian, cyclist and scooter rider path prediction for use in complex urban environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B J Waterson
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Therapeutic drug monitoring using silicon photonics circuits

Closing date. 31 December 2026. Supervisory Team. Professor Goran Mashanovich, Dr. Milos Nedeljkovic and Dr. David Rowe. About the project. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Mashanovich
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multi-level topology optimization of architected metamaterial structures

Supervisory Team. Dr Haris Moazam Sheikh. About the project. Mechanical metamaterials are engineered structures with extraordinary properties driven by geometry, not composition. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Sheikh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Manufacture of photonic and quantum technologies via ultra-precision diamond machining

Supervisory Team. Prof James Gates. About the project. This project will develop the core components of superconducting, photonic and atom/ion trap quantum systems using ultra-precision diamond machining. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Gates
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Privacy and security risks in large language models

Supervisory team. Dr Han Wu. Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 are transforming how we use information but also exposing new privacy and security risks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HW Wu
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mid-infrared hollow-core fibre and laser development

Supervisory Team. Dr Ian Davidson, Dr Lin Xu and Professor Natalie Wheeler. About the Project. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Davidson
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-generated content detection and localization

Supervisory Team. Dr. Zhiwu Huang. In a world increasingly dominated by AI-generated content, this PhD project will research advanced AI methodologies for detection and localization of manipulated imagery. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Huang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of memristor artificial synapses for neurorehabilitation

Supervisory team. Prof Liudi Jiang and Dr. Ruomeng Huang. This project aims to develop next-generation mind-controlled prosthetics and exoskeletons using memristor-based neuromorphic interfaces that emulate human synapses. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L. Jiang
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Transporting microplastic-laden bubbles through vortices (TRAP)

Supervisory Team. Dr. Swathi Krishna and Dr. Ivo Peters. This PhD project might be for you if you are concerned about the growing microplastic contamination in our water bodies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Krishna
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling gust-wing interactions in curvilinear flows

Supervisory Team. Dr. Swathi Krishna and Prof. David Toal. This PhD project will explore gust–wing interactions in vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Krishna
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Improving understanding of the inner ear using otoacoustic emissions

Supervisory team. Dr. Ben Lineton. This project aims to test our theories of cochlea processes by measuring sounds generated within the cochlea and comparing the results with theoretical predictions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Lineton
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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