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Mechanochemistry at the Molecular Scale

  Research Group: Light Matter Interations
The aim of this project is to combine nanomechanical methods with modelling (i) to develop quantitative, predictive models for the behaviour of molecules in sliding contacts, and (ii) to understand how mechanical pressure can be used to change chemical reaction pathways. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof GJ Leggett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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School of Divinity

Why Study with us?. Our postgraduate department offers you the chance to engage with cutting-edge research on theology and religion in a wide variety of areas. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme
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Active Colloidal-Quantum-Dot Light Emitting Devices: QD Laser and QD LEDs

Realization of electrically pumped lighting and lasing with colloidal quantum dots will have a revolutionary impact on many disciplines including display, photonics, optical communication, chemical sensing, and medical diagnostics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof P M Smowton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Probing compact binary environments with future gravitational wave detectors

Current gravitational-wave detectors observe gravitational-wave signals from binary compact objects—black holes and neutron stars—in the final few moments as they inspiral towards a cataclysmic collision. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr IRS Romero-Shaw, Prof S Fairhurst
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing Porous Materials for Key Challenges in Decarbonization and Thermal Energy Storage (TES)

We are inviting applications for a PhD position focused on the development of porous materials for key challenges in decarbonization and thermal energy storage (TES). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L S Sun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Position in Biodegradable Thread-Based Materials for Soft Transient Electronics – Dalhousie University, Canada

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on the development of biodegradable, thread-based materials for use in flexible, transient electronic platforms. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Y Wu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of a wearable electro-impedance tomography system for early breast cancer screening

Imagine a future where a simple piece of clothing could help save lives. This PhD project aims to develop a revolutionary smart bra that uses gentle, safe electrical signals to detect breast cancer earlier than ever before. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MH Hesam, Dr TY Yeung
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Improving acoustic security through the lens of mathematics and physics

Supervisory team. Prof Jeff Yan. Acoustic security is rapidly emerging at the intersection of cybersecurity, privacy, cyber physical systems, and acoustical physics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof JY Yan
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Unlocking the potential of optimized vertical-axis wind turbine arrays via surrogate-modelling and topology optimization

Supervisory team. Dr. Haris Moazam Sheikh. This project will develop a multi-scale optimization framework using surrogate modelling and topology morphing techniques to overcome the high cost of Vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) design. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Sheikh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Computational nanorobotics with machine learning

Supervisory Team. Ondrej Hovorka and Ivo Peters. The project develops intelligent nanorobots for autonomous control and adaptive behaviour in liquid nanoscale environments, exploring algorithms for simulation, control, and prediction with applications in drug delivery, diagnostics, and nano-manipulation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Hovorka
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigation of host-virus interactions

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 in the area of molecular virology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Stacey, Dr J N Barr
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating microbial biofilm omics to prevent infection and improve future therapies and diagnostics

Griffiths Group. My group uses advanced mass spectrometry approaches to study biological surfaces such as microbial biofilms. I am interested in the study of e.g. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Griffiths
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-driven silicon photonics circuits design

Supervisory team. Professor Goran Mashanovich, Dr. Milos Nedeljkovic and Dr. David Rowe. This PhD applies AI to inverse design, a method that works backwards from desired performance to generate efficient photonic circuits. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Mashanovich
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating surface textures to optimize flow dynamics using multi-fidelity surrogate modeling

Supervisory team. Haris Moazam Sheikh. This project will develop a multi-scale surrogate modeling framework to optimize passive surface textures (like dimples) for maximum fluid drag reduction. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Sheikh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD candidate (f/m/x) - Interphase between epigenetics and cellular metabolism

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Read more
 Supervisor: Mr HI Itani
 13 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC CDT in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT)

The Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT) is a 4-year PhD programme providing the students with the knowledge and skills for cutting edge, cross-disciplinary research in the science and applications of two-dimensional materials - a new class of advanced materials with potential to transform modern technologies, from clean energy to quantum engineering. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC CDT in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT)

The Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT) is a 4-year PhD programme providing the students with the knowledge and skills for cutting edge, cross-disciplinary research in the science and applications of two-dimensional materials - a new class of advanced materials with potential to transform modern technologies, from clean energy to quantum engineering. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Fully industry funded PhD Position: Superconducting qubit diagnostics: Unravelling noise sources for maximizing coherence times using nitrogen vacancy (NV) centres in diamond

Project Description. Quantum computers based on superconducting circuits are lose their quantum properties on short timescales resulting limiting the potential of their applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Kurdi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing novel molecular hosts for catalysis in confined spaces

A fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship (UK home fees only) is available in the group of Dr Jamie Lewis at the University of Birmingham in the area of synthetic supramolecular chemistry. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JL Lewis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Crowd sourced traffic control strategies

Supervisory Team. Prof. Ben Waterson and Dr Ioannis Kaparias. About the project. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B J Waterson
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Rapid production of hollow spheres using coaxial nozzles

Supervisory Team. Dr Ivo Peters. About the project. When gas flows from a coaxial nozzle surrounded by a liquid, it forms reproducible liquid shells useful in industries needing hollow spheres, such as pharmaceuticals and 3D printing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Peters
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Pedestrian and cyclist path prediction

Supervisory team. Prof. Ben Waterson. This project will use artificial intelligence (machine learning) techniques to establish new models of pedestrian, cyclist and scooter rider path prediction for use in complex urban environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B J Waterson
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Discovery of new inorganic materials for net zero applications

The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Rosseinsky, Dr L Daniels
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Therapeutic drug monitoring using silicon photonics circuits

Closing date. 31 December 2026. Supervisory Team. Professor Goran Mashanovich, Dr. Milos Nedeljkovic and Dr. David Rowe. About the project. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Mashanovich
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multi-level topology optimization of architected metamaterial structures

Supervisory Team. Dr Haris Moazam Sheikh. About the project. Mechanical metamaterials are engineered structures with extraordinary properties driven by geometry, not composition. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Sheikh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Privacy and security risks in large language models

Supervisory team. Dr Han Wu. Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 are transforming how we use information but also exposing new privacy and security risks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HW Wu
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-generated content detection and localization

Supervisory Team. Dr. Zhiwu Huang. In a world increasingly dominated by AI-generated content, this PhD project will research advanced AI methodologies for detection and localization of manipulated imagery. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Huang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Transporting microplastic-laden bubbles through vortices (TRAP)

Supervisory Team. Dr. Swathi Krishna and Dr. Ivo Peters. This PhD project might be for you if you are concerned about the growing microplastic contamination in our water bodies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Krishna
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling gust-wing interactions in curvilinear flows

Supervisory Team. Dr. Swathi Krishna and Prof. David Toal. This PhD project will explore gust–wing interactions in vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Krishna
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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High-performance ultrafast fibre lasers for biomedical applications

Supervisory Team. Dr. Lin Xu and Prof. Sumeet Mahajan. This project develops high-performance ultrafast fibre lasers using advanced mode-locking, pulse compression, and power scaling techniques. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Xu
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)