optical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Topological Metamaterials for Optical Wave Control

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dongyang Wang, Nikolay Zheludev . Project Description. The Project. Topological photonics is a rising field of research that implements topological ideas with optical materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Wang

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems. Manufacturing of lasers and similar high precision optical systems is challenging in terms of the very high precision and thermo-mechanical stability that is required whilst providing for active alignment processes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Esser

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Optical lattice clock for fundamental studies

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

We are offering PhD studentships in physics, working on an optical lattice clock. The clock is based on strontium atoms, which are laser-cooled to a temperature of 1µK, trapped in an optical-lattice. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Singh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Revolutionary ultrathin optical devices for imaging

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

Flat optics have revolutionized design concepts in photonics, providing a compact platform to develop unusual ultrathin optical devices with multiple functionalities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Chen

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Artificial Intelligence to Transform Optical Fibre Design

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Greg Jasion, Dr Greg Jackson, Prof. Francesco Poletti. Project description. PhD Position. AI-Driven Design of Hollow Core Optical Fibres. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Jasion

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Novel transmission and processing schemes for ultra-high speed telecommunication signals

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Professor Periklis Petropoulos, Dr Kyle Bottrill. Project description. The optical fibre communications industry has been facing some significant challenges in recent years. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Petropoulos

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Next Generation Silicon Photonic Modulators

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof David Thomson and Dr Weiwei Zhang . Project Description. This project will focus on research into the next generation of optical data communication technology enabling key applications such as high-performance computing and artificial intelligence to thrive. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Thomson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Industrial CASE PhD Studentship on Implementation Security of Quantum Cryptosystems

Toshiba Europe Limited PhD Studentships

There is currently great interest in using quantum communications to secure telecom networks, as well as to link quantum processors together … Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Dynes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using laser-based microfabrication to develop the next generation of cellular analytics

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Background. The emerging microfabrication technology of ultrafast laser inscription [1] has opened the possibility of near arbitrary microfluidic device design. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Rattray, Prof G Burley

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Advanced optical diagnostics for temperature measurement in gas turbine flames

Loughborough University Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

This project aims to develop advanced optical methods for measurement within the combustion environment. The project will be conducted within the state-of-the-art NCCAT labs with a focus on delivering optical temperature measurements that are applicable to aerospace gas turbines. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MB Brend

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Optical fiber sensors for overhead conductor line sag monitoring in smart grid

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Electrical energy can be transferred from power plants to consumers via overhead power lines. With the advancement in sensors and communication technologies, traditional power systems have undergone a transformation towards smart grid systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Kerrouche

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Development of a detection system for ocean hydrocarbons based on hollow core optical fibres (HCFs).

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Rand Ismaeel, Francesco Poletti, Natalie Wheeler, Yongmin Jung and Matthew Mowlem (External). Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Ismaeel

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Environment Diagnosis using Intelligent Optical Sensing

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Rand Ismaeel, Martynas Beresna, Christopher Holmes. Project description. Global climate change is the biggest challenge faced by humanity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Ismaeel

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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NEXT GENERATION MINIATURIZED OPTICAL SOURCES

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Massimiliano Guasoni (supervisor), Cosimo Lacava (co-supervisor). Project description. This PhD project aims to open new frontiers in nanophotonics by designing and fabricating a new class of miniaturized optical sources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Guasoni

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Artificial Optical Nervous System

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Ali Masoudi & Gilberto Brambilla. Project description. The study of the mechanical properties of any large, complex structures such as a space launch vehicle or Earth’s crust relies on a large array of sophisticated and, often, expensive sensors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Masoudi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 328 optical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

optical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 328 optical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Topological Metamaterials for Optical Wave Control

Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems

Optical lattice clock for fundamental studies

Revolutionary ultrathin optical devices for imaging

Artificial Intelligence to Transform Optical Fibre Design

Novel transmission and processing schemes for ultra-high speed telecommunication signals

Next Generation Silicon Photonic Modulators

Industrial CASE PhD Studentship on Implementation Security of Quantum Cryptosystems

Using laser-based microfabrication to develop the next generation of cellular analytics

Advanced optical diagnostics for temperature measurement in gas turbine flames

Optical fiber sensors for overhead conductor line sag monitoring in smart grid

Development of a detection system for ocean hydrocarbons based on hollow core optical fibres (HCFs).

Environment Diagnosis using Intelligent Optical Sensing

NEXT GENERATION MINIATURIZED OPTICAL SOURCES

Artificial Optical Nervous System

We have 328 optical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

optical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 328 optical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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