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A Quantum Leap for Quantum Technology

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Ian Davidson, Dr Ghafour Amouzad Mahdiraji, and Professor Francesco Poletti. Take a Quantum Leap into the Future of Photonics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Davidson

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Crystal growth and neutron scattering of functional materials

University College London

London Centre for Nanotechnology

PhD Opportunity. Crystal growth and neutron scattering of functional materials. (UCL Crystal Growth Laboratory @ Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus). Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Perry

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Data-Driven Numerical Modelling of Materials for High-Temperature Nuclear and Energy Applications

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Next-generation nuclear and fusion energy systems place unprecedented demands on structural and functional materials, which must operate reliably under extreme thermal, mechanical, and environmental conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Torelli

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

Towards the Miniaturisation of Quantum Gravimeters and Gradiometers

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisors. Prof Ivette Fuentes Guridi i.fuentes-guridi@soton.ac.uk. Prof Hendrik Ulbricht H.Ulbricht@soton.ac.uk. Prof Alexander Belyaev A.Belyaev@soton.ac.uk. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Fuentes Guridi

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Enhancing the Resilience of Offshore Wind Electrical Systems through Digital Twin Tools

University of Sheffield

Offshore Wind CDT

The UK’s expansion of offshore wind is changing the dynamics of the electricity grid, particularly due to the lack of generation inertia worsening power system stability. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Griffo, Dr X Chen, Dr M Smailes, Dr A Nambiar

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

Electromagnetic Sensing for High-Temperature Microstructural Evolution

University of Warwick

This PhD redefines electromagnetic sensing by moving beyond magnetic permeability-dominated approaches to establish a conductivity-driven eddy-current framework for tracking microstructural evolution at high temperature. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Davis, Dr F Zhou

25 September 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Mapping the engineering of plasma- and high heat flux induced failure modes in plasma-facing divertor components for future fusion reactors

University of Birmingham

School of Metallurgy & Materials

Mapping the engineering of plasma- and high heat flux induced failure modes in plasma-facing divertor components for future fusion reactors. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya

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

Integrating AI-Driven Optimisation and High-Fidelity Laser-Fluid-Structure Interaction Modelling

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

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 J Gomes, Dr L Akanji

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

Microscale Mechanisms: The Influence of Particle Geometry on Aerodynamic Resuspension

University of Bristol

School of Chemistry

Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship starting in Autumn 2026 as part of the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science. Project Overview. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M. D. W. Davies Wykes, Dr R. T. Thomas, Dr E. K. Kruger

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

Numerical simulation for thermoplastic composites overmoulding process

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

This project aims to develop a numerical simulation model for thermoplastic composites overmoulding process and validate the model using experimental manufacturing data. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Qian, Dr M Ali Aravand

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

Deconstructing biofilms

University of York

York Biomedical Research Institute

Lead supervisor. Dr Agnes Noy. Co-supervisors. Dr Martin Fascione and Prof Gavin Thomas. The student will be registered with the Department of Physics, Engineering and Technology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AN Noy, Dr M A Fascione, Prof G Thomas

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

High power laser plasma acceleration – making accelerators smaller, cheaper, better

University of Liverpool

Cockcroft Institute

About the Project. Applications are invited for a fully funded studentship from Oct 2026 in laser-driven plasma wakefield acceleration (LWFA). Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Corner

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

Muon Tomographic Reconstruction of Intense Magnetic Fields

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Particle Physics and Particle Astrophysics

Fusion energy, a promising clean energy source, faces significant challenges, one of which is the containment of extremely high-temperature plasma. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Stowell, Dr R S Jones

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

Mixed Field Neutron and Gamma Ray Sensors for Precision Farming

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Particle Physics and Particle Astrophysics

Precision agriculture, a data-driven approach to farming, relies on accurate and timely information about soil properties. Neutron and gamma ray sensing offers a non-destructive and in-situ method to measure soil moisture, density, and elemental composition. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Stowell, Dr R S Jones

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

Beyond Pairwise Interactions: Exploring Higher-Order Dynamics in Complex Systems

University of Aberdeen

School of Natural and Computing Sciences

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 F Perez-Reche, Dr J.B. Gramain

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

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