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physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 803 physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Utilizing machine learning to decipher the mechanism of protein-DNA binding

  Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences
Transcriptional gene regulation, or the ability to control the timing and levels of gene expression through binding of transcription factors (TFs) to DNA, is a defining feature of life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Lagator, Prof S Lovell, Prof M Rattray
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Position in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide

The School of Chemical Engineering of The University of Adelaide is pleased to offer two prestigious PhD positions focused on transport phenomena in porous media. Read more
 Supervisors: Mr LG Gerstweiler, Prof PB Bedrikovetski
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multi-Scale Modelling and Design of All-Solid-State Batteries (Ref: AAE-ZN-2516)

All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are considered one of the most promising next-generation energy storage technologies due to their enhanced safety, high energy density, and long cycle life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Niu
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) Modelling for Critical Energy and Transport Systems (Ref: AAE-LJ-2520)

Ensuring the reliability and availability of modern engineering systems is fundamental to the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of future energy and transport infrastructures. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof L Jackson, Dr S Dunnett
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Highly-Active Metal Complexes for Low Temperature Thermocatalytic Ammonia Production

Ammonia is a critical chemical feedstock and energy carrier, central to global agriculture and increasingly important in the emerging hydrogen economy. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Chong, Dr Joshua Zheyan Soo Soo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Dynamic Behaviour and Engineering Optimisation of PEM Water Electrolysers under Real-World Conditions with AI Support

Green hydrogen is widely recognised as a cornerstone of the global transition toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, owing to its clean energy potential. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Chong, Dr Joshua Zheyan Soo Soo, Dr Yeoh Chin Vern Yeoh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Spatial light modulation for advanced terahertz (THz) imaging

  Research Group: Measurement, Devices & Materials
Spatial light modulation for advanced terahertz (THz) imaging. Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD). Eligibility: UK Students. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NE Grant
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Synergies between thermal and optical properties of the Urban Green Infrastructure - urban surfaces system

The combined effects of urbanization and global warming intensify urban overheating and increase both the frequency and severity of climate change–driven extreme heat events with detrimental consequences to public health and infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C.H. Halios
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in physical chemistry: sustainable electrodes for next-generation energy storage

Project Overview. We have a vacancy for a PhD student working in the area of physical chemistry. While lithium dominates current battery technology, there is considerable drive to move away from lithium salts to more abundant or lower cost alternatives. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Hallett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A PhD Studentship in AI and Network Science for Modern Power Systems Analysis

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship, to be undertaken at Imperial College London (Control and Power Group, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr HH Hamedmoghadam, Prof T Green
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Machine Learning for In Situ Characterisation of Phase Transformation in Green Metals

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Machine Learning for In Situ Characterisation of Phase Transformation in Green Metals. Host. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr YX Wu, Prof MP Preuss
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multistatic ISAR for space domain awareness

Space is crucial for a large number of services and operations, which affect our daily life. Communication, sensing, positioning is provided via satellites, which need to operate continuously from space. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M M Martorella
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Tribology: Unlocking the Black Box: A Data-Driven Framework for Surface–Lubricant Interactions

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of “Unlocking the Black Box. A Data-Driven Framework for Surface–Lubricant Interactions”, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Dini
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Ph.D. Opportunity: Building Edge AI for Real-Time 3D Mapping and Autonomous Sensing

Location. University of Nottingham, Faculty of Engineering. Start date. 1 October 2026. Application deadline. 24 July 2026. Project type. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Phang, Dr G Gordon, Dr AT Turner
 24 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Designing Self-Assembly of Discotic Liquid Crystals for Multifunctional Advanced Materials

A funded PhD studentship is available on a project focused on the photophysical and charge-transport properties, as well as the self-assembly, of discotic liquid crystals for the development of multifunctional advanced materials, using a variety of computational methods. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Chakrabarti
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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