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thin film PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 31 thin film PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Thin Film Resistance Probes as a Novel Method for Measurement of Corrosion in Cement and Grout Matrices

To support the contribution the UK nuclear power industry makes in delivering green electricity this project aims to improve understanding of waste disposal techniques by developing corrosion monitoring sensors for metals in cement and grout matrices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Stevens, Prof DE Engelberg
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Thin Film Physics of Polymer Solar Cells

A Phd is available in the area of thin functional polymer films. Organic solar cells offer a lightweight, flexible, and low-cost alternative to traditional solar technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Parnell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Oxide film devices for AI processing of temporal signals (Ref: PH/PB-SF1/2025)

It is possible to run machine learning algorithms to classify and predict time-dependent input signals from sensors in application areas such as language processing, environmental, engineering, or medical monitoring. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Borisov
 1 July 2025  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Optoelectronic Artificial Synapses Using Solar Cell Materials for Neuromorphic Computing

Neuromorphic computing1 emulates human brain functions to surpass the traditional von Neumann architecture's computational efficiency limitations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Major, Dr L Philips
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Self-assembly of nanoparticles on thin films and droplets of surfactant-polymer mixes

Many types of nanomaterials rely on the self-assembly process of their corresponding nanoparticles. Soft matter thin films are often used as templates to direct the assembly of the nanoparticles into desired arrangements. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Zimbitas
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Nanofabrication of novel materials for spintronics and energy harvesting (Ref: PH/KM-SF1/2025)

Society has benefitted from the continued miniaturisation of electronic components to the extent that we now take the availability of portable personal devices such as smart watches, phones, tablets and lighter, faster laptops for granted. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Morrison
 1 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Optoelectronic Restive Random-Access Memory technologies

The Centre for Electronics Frontiers (CEF) led by Regius Chair of Engineering Prof Prodromakis, brings together diverse and interdisciplinary expertise for transforming modern society through technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof TP Prodromakis
 20 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Reconfigurable atomically thin memristors via nano-engineered defects (Ref: PH/FD- SF1/2025)

Defects in materials are often perceived as detrimental to the performance of electronic devices. However, when these defects are introduced in a controlled manner, they can enhance a material’s properties. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Dejene, Dr P Borisov
 1 October 2025  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Structure-property relationships of a new generation of organic photonic materials

Structure-property relationships of a new generation of organic photonic materials. Photonics. Jean Charles Ribierre. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JC Ribierre
 30 June 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Scalable Green Manufacturing of Lead-Free Carbon Perovskite Solar Cells

Aim. The aim of this project is to develop sustainable, low-cost roll-to-roll manufacturing methods to significantly improve production efficiency of carbon based Cs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Hughes, Dr E García-Tuñón, Dr L Philips
 28 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Probing electronic structure and many-body interactions in thin-film correlated oxides

As part of a generously-funded Leverhulme research project, we seek an ambitious and motivated PhD student to join a research initiative aimed at investigating how the electronic structure and collective states of thin-film correlated oxides evolve with direct control over their material composition. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P D King
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Self-recovery/Self-healing of CdS/CdSe Nanocrystal Junctions

The degradation effect on CdS/CdSe nanocrystal junctions and self-recovery/self-healing after Thermal Stress (TS) and Light Soaking (LS) degradation is investigate[1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Koutsonas
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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High energy resilient optical coatings

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 Supervisors: Prof S Reid, Mr G J Jeffrey
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy

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 T Thevar, Dr K Nakkeeran
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Nanodevices for next-generation memory and neuromorphic computing applications

This PhD project involves developing nanoscale optoelectronic devices for next-generation memory and neuromorphic computing. You will explore advanced materials and nanopatterning techniques to create flexible, brain-inspired devices that emulate neural networks, enabling AI in wearables. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Georgiadou
 31 August 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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