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applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 199 applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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PhD studentship: Atmospheric Water Harvesting: From Material Development to Device Integration

Vacancy information. The Department of Chemical Engineering at University College London (UCL) is one of the leading departments in the UK, with an international reputation for research excellence and impact. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MG Gigantino
 9 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

Living systems are complex, and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr Z Wang, Dr N Vasudevan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Control of Nonlinear Engineering Systems: Traditional and AI-Integrated Approaches

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Vaziri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Nonlinear Dynamics in Unconventional Robotics: Modeling, Control, and Emergent Behaviours

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Aphale, Dr V Vaziri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Balanced Circularly Polarised MIMO Antennas for High-Performance IoT Networks

The Internet of Things (IoT) will connect billions of devices in the coming decade, enabling transformative applications across smart homes, healthcare, transport, and industrial automation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C H See, Dr NOP Ojaroudi Parchin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Modelling of Nonlinear Engineering Systems: AI-Integrated Approaches

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Vaziri, Dr M Kapitaniak
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multimodal Learning and Control for Dexterous Robotic Manipulation

The start date. no later than fall 2026 .  We are offering a PhD position that provides a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in robotics, machine learning, and control. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YB Bekiroglu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Electronic, thermal and structural properties of two-dimensional materials (Ref: MA/TAN-SF2/2026)

Since the discovery of graphene, various two-dimensional (2D) materials have been the focus of intense research and important applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Ala-Nissila
 1 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Construction, characterisation and analysis of results from a liquid fingerprinting system using ultrasound

There is a need to be able to identify liquids in situ using small samples and with high reliability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Chakraborty
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

Project Overview. A biofilm is a robust form of bacteria colony resistant to antibiotics. They have significant impacts on a multitude of industries impacting health and industrial processes such as in food production and water security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr G Barrett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Development of New Piezoelectric Sensors for Force Measurement Applications

Subtractive manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, and drilling remain the backbone of industrial production across sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and energy. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Shyha, Dr LM Manjakkal
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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From ideal to real: Simulation study of laser-plasma imaging performance for future industrial imaging

Department. Physics and Astronomy. Research Group. Accelerator Physics Group. Institution. University of Manchester. Application deadline. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Apsimon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling and Optimisation of Mechanical Behaviour in Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Additive Manufacturing

Summary of the proposed research. Additive Manufacturing (AM) also known as three (3D) dimensional printing, particularly Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) has emerged as a transformative technology in the production of functional components and prototypes across different industries. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MF Fahad
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engaging, informative and innovative! Researching in a future-oriented environment in UNNC

At the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), we offer excellent learning and research infrastructure. We are proud of our superb faculty made up of world renowned educators and researchers. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  China PhD Programme
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Multi-Physics Dynamic Modelling and Physics-Informed AI for Particle-Based Long-Duration Energy Storage Systems

This PhD project focuses on the development of next-generation high-fidelity modelling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and physics-informed artificial intelligence frameworks for particle-based long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems operating under highly variable renewable energy conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Y Mahmoudi Larimi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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