Heriot-Watt University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 50 Heriot-Watt University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Slotted photonic crystal waveguides as a platform for surface enhanced Raman detection of hydrogen (AWE and University of St Andrews)

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Project Description. The detection of hydrogen gas is important in many industries (petrochemical, civil nuclear, transport etc) due to its highly flammable nature. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W N MacPherson, Prof A Di Falco

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Coherent Beam Combination of Diode Lasers for Future High-Power Laser Systems

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

There is an increasing demand for high brightness laser diodes in advanced laser systems, with potential applications including free-space-communications, LiDAR imaging and laser pumping. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Thomson, Dr IT Thomson

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

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Model Based Deep Learning for Computational Imaging: Application to Robust Multimodal 3D Imaging

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

This project aims to design new computational algorithms at the interface of statistical modelling, optimization and deep learning to solve multimodal inverse problems for 3D imaging. Deadline first round. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Halimi

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

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Practical Space-Time Limits of Quantum Applications.

Heriot-Watt University

Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

One PhD position (UK applicants only) is available in the newly formed group of Asst. Prof. Simon Milz at the Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS) at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Milz

28 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Advance diversity techniques for underwater optical communication and sensing (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

The emergence of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), combined with the expansion of underwater infrastructure has led to a huge opportunity for underwater optical communication and sensing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W N MacPherson, Dr SR Rajbhandari

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - uLED-based lab-on-chip platform (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Project Description. The Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics (CAP) has several vacancies for exciting, varied and challenging applied R and D studentships in photonics, lasers and optical systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W N MacPherson, Dr N Laurand

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Medical robotics - Robotic Surgery, Edinburgh, UK

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Project description details: . At Heriot-Watt University (School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS), Institute of Sensors Signals and Systems (ISSS), Edinburgh, UK), we are looking for a highly skilled PhD student who will work on Medical Robotics and Robotic Surgery Technologies, including. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MS Erden

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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EPSRC Energy Transfer Technologies Doctoral Training Hub

Heriot-Watt University

Are you passionate about applying research to real-world problems? Are you considering a PhD but are also interested in a career in industry? Are you interested… Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Next generation long range laser rangefinders based on single photon detectors and new laser technologies (Thales and Heriot-Watt University)

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Laser Rangefinders are a key element of modern sensor systems and can range up to 20km with an accuracy of less than 1m. Thales UK produced the first in-service laser rangefinder in 1965, just a few years after the invention of the laser, and have been designing and manufacturing laser systems ever since. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W N MacPherson, Prof G Buller, Dr A McCarthy

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Beam steering systems for remote sensing applications (Fraunhofer and Heriot-Watt University)

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

This project seeks to investigate novel beam steering techniques for use in remote sensing applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W N MacPherson, Prof R Thomson

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Remote, range-resolved ultra-violet Raman spectroscopy for safety in hydrogen fuel and nuclear industries (Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Project Description. The detection and monitoring of substances from a distance is extremely important to several industrial production and safety processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W N MacPherson, Dr D Li

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Ophthalmic imaging with time and spectral resolution (Occuity Ltd and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

The project aims to develop a data processing analysis pipeline for retinal imaging ophthalmoscopes with spectral and time-resolved measurement capabilities, to detect signatures of severe diseases from ophthalmic data. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W N MacPherson, Dr D Li

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Novel laser sources in the mid-infrared spectral region for security and sensing applications (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Project Description. This project will address the urgent requirement for new photonics tools in the mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectral region to police stricter greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and to progress imaging capabilities in poor visibility for security applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W N MacPherson, Prof A Kemp

27 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Light source for fluorescence lifetime and Transient Absorption Spectroscopy (Edinburgh Instruments and University of St Andrews)

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Project Description. A wavelength-tunable supercontinuum laser is a source that combines a broad spectral range (which can span from the visible to the infrared) with the ability to control the output wavelength. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W N MacPherson, Prof G A Turnbull

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Ultrafast Laser Inscription for Novel High-Power Fibre Laser Components

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

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Supervisors: Dr CR Ross, Prof R Thomson, Dr IT Thomson

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 50 Heriot-Watt University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Heriot-Watt University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 50 Heriot-Watt University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Slotted photonic crystal waveguides as a platform for surface enhanced Raman detection of hydrogen (AWE and University of St Andrews)

Coherent Beam Combination of Diode Lasers for Future High-Power Laser Systems

Model Based Deep Learning for Computational Imaging: Application to Robust Multimodal 3D Imaging

Practical Space-Time Limits of Quantum Applications.

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Advance diversity techniques for underwater optical communication and sensing (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - uLED-based lab-on-chip platform (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Medical robotics - Robotic Surgery, Edinburgh, UK

EPSRC Energy Transfer Technologies Doctoral Training Hub

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Next generation long range laser rangefinders based on single photon detectors and new laser technologies (Thales and Heriot-Watt University)

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Beam steering systems for remote sensing applications (Fraunhofer and Heriot-Watt University)

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Remote, range-resolved ultra-violet Raman spectroscopy for safety in hydrogen fuel and nuclear industries (Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics and University of Strathclyde)

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Ophthalmic imaging with time and spectral resolution (Occuity Ltd and University of Strathclyde)

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Novel laser sources in the mid-infrared spectral region for security and sensing applications (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Light source for fluorescence lifetime and Transient Absorption Spectroscopy (Edinburgh Instruments and University of St Andrews)

Ultrafast Laser Inscription for Novel High-Power Fibre Laser Components

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