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Optoelectronic AI processors for cryogenic and space electronics

Supervisory team. Dr Firman Simanjuntak. This PhD project aims to develop error-tolerant AI processors for cryogenic and space electronics using optomemristor technology, which mimics neural networks and offers ultra-fast, low-power computing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Simanjuntak
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mid-infrared nonlinear effect and devices based on soft-glass optical fibers

Supervisory team. Dr Tonglei Cheng and Dr Lin Xu. Current nonlinear fiber optic devices mainly focus on the visible and near-infrared bands. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Cheng
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Low-loss mid-infrared microstructured optical fibers

Supervisory team. Principal Research Fellow, Tonglei Cheng and Associate Professor, Lin Xu. Mid-infrared (MIR) optical fibers are critical for applications such as environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics and chemical sensing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Cheng
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Symmetry-restricted quantum parameterised circuit generative models

Supervisory team. Dr Srinandan Dasmahapatra. Recognising patterns in data to simulate their distributions is a machine learning task that can be enhanced by generating measurement samples from quantum states that are suitably prepared by parameterised quantum circuits. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Dasmahapatra
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding the erratic spin evolution of radio emitting neutron stars

Formed in the supernova explosions of massive stars, neutron stars are compact remnants that exhibit extreme gravity, ultra-high densities, fast rotation, and strong magnetic fields. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Graber
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A systematic approach to investigate how antiviral responses shape susceptibility to secondary infections

Respiratory viral infections such as those caused by influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial viruses or coronaviruses are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Gago, Dr S Knight, Dr M Bromley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Regulation of apoptosis-induced compensatory cell proliferation and its implications for cancer and tissue regeneration

In multi-cellular organisms, coordinated cell death (e.g. apoptosis) and cell replacement is critical for tissue recovery in response to stress or damage. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Fan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Muscle function during running

The anatomy of the legs is complex with multiple muscles that are (anatomically) capable of flexing and extending the limb joints. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G N Askew, Dr J Usherwood
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Disrupted SUMO signalling in epithelial cancers, implications for genome stability and response to therapy.

The School of Molecular and Cellular Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2025/26. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Garvin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Event-based computing for real-time computer vision systems

Supervisory Team. Dr Firman Simanjuntak and Prof Mark Zwolinski. This PhD project develops ultra-low power, DVS-free computer vision hardware by creating event-based chips using nanofabrication. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Simanjuntak
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Reclaiming Residues: Brazil Nut Shells and the Future of the Development of Circular Construction Materials

This PhD project explores the potential of Brazil nut shells and other agro-forestry residues from the Amazon rainforest as innovative, sustainable construction materials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Abdelmagid, Dr J Holley, Dr LB Bufalino
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Ecology and infection in the respiratory tract

Project Details. The lower respiratory tract has a microbiome. It is sparser than the gut microbiome and much less well characterised, but similarly varies in health and disease, has stable composition and has direct interactions with the immune system. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MJ Cox
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Uncovering the molecular mechanisms underlying spinal cord regeneration

Motor nerves connect the spinal cord and brain with muscles in our face, arms, legs and internal organs. The motor nerves send signals which tell these muscles to contract. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Dorey, Dr N Roberts
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Text entry in XR

We are looking for outstanding PhD student candidates to join a collaborative research project with Google on next-generation text entry in immersive environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Di Luca
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multisensory integration during surface exploration

We are looking for PhD student candidates to join the EU-funded EXPLORA consortium starting in February 2026. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Di Luca
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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