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communication engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 524 communication engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Smart Ferrofluid-Enhanced Linear Machines for Human Motion Energy Harvesting (in collaboration with Liquids Research Ltd) (C3.5-ELE-Li)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G J L Li, Dr J Davidson
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Quantum Key Distribution with 5G Technology Integration

Supervisors. Dr Chao Xu cx1g08@soton.ac.uk. Closing Date. 31st July 2027 (31st March for International Applications). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CX Xu
 31 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Scalable Coherent Networking with Independent Lasers

Modern optical communication networks increasingly rely on coherent technologies to transmit information securely and efficiently over long distances. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Lucamarini
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Engineering Superselective Molecular Probes for Neuronal Glycans

Project Description. This interdisciplinary PhD project offers an exciting opportunity for a chemistry or biochemistry graduate to apply molecular design and synthetic chemistry to a cutting-edge biological challenge. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W B Turnbull, Prof RPR Richter, Dr J Kwok
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MSCA Doctoral Fellow Studentship in Adaptation Services, Cloud Intelligence Hub and Edge Intelligence Rims for AI-Driven Cyber-Physical Systems (GREET Doctoral Network, Fixed Term)

INTRACOM SINGLE MEMBER S.A. TELECOM SOLUTIONS. Location. Athens, Greece. Hours. Full Time. Contract Type. Fixed Term, 3 Years. The Position. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof X Liu, Dr AK Krukowski
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Secure and Trustworthy AI for Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystems

Supervisory Team. Dr Erisa Karafili. This project develops AI-enhanced threat-modelling techniques to improve the cybersecurity and resilience of autonomous vehicles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Karafili
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Data-driven Koopman modelling and inversion of nonlinear optical-fibre channels

Applications are invited for a 3.5-year prestigious cross-disciplinary Postgraduate studentship supported by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences through the Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grant RPG-2026-346 “Koopman Operator Method for Optical Communications (KOMET-COM)”, to be undertaken within the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT) at Aston University. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Turitsyn
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in organic/supramolecular chemistry – Can chemistry make decisions? Engineering stochastic symmetry breaking

Project. Can chemistry be designed to make decisions? In living systems, small random (stochastic) fluctuations can be amplified to produce distinct outcomes, allowing genetically identical cells to behave differently and populations to diversify. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Borsley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI and machine learning in spectroscopic greenhouse gas detection

Help us bring the AI revolution to the next generation of optical sensors. We aim to transform the measurement of greenhouse gases to reduce emissions across sectors such as energy, waste, landfill and energy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Hodgkinson, Prof W Guo, Prof R P Tatam
 7 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Specialty Optical Fibres and Components for Next-Generation Quantum Networks

Supervisory Team. Dr Yongmin Jung and Prof. Periklis Petropoulos. Quantum networks could transform how we communicate, share information and connect quantum computers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Jung
 31 August 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multiscale physics of deformation and failure in polymer networks

Research Studentship in Mechanics and Physics of Soft Materials. Project. Multiscale physics of deformation and failure in polymer networks. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Brassart
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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High-Speed and Avalanche Photodetectors on Silicon Photonics

  Research Group: Photonic Systems Circuits & Sensors Group
Project supervisor(s). Dr Qiang Li & Professor David Thomson. Future Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure and data centres will require highly sensitive, energy-efficient optical interconnects operating at unprecedented data rates. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr QL Li
 31 August 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Expanding the optical spectrum of hollow-core fibres to the quantum realm

Supervisory team. Dr Ian Davidson and Professor Francesco Poletti. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Davidson
 31 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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What Regulates Star Formation in Distant Galaxies?

Supervisors. Dr. Annagrazia Puglisi, Dr. Sandra Raimundo. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Puglisi
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Polarisation Maintaining Hollow-Core Fibre Fabrication

Supervisors. Dr Ian Davidson, Prof. Francesco Poletti. Are you interested in fabricating the future of optical fibre technology? In this project you will help to create a new generation of polarisation maintaining optical fibres that rely on revolutionary hollow-core fibre technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Davidson
 31 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)