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Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

We have 18 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

University of Birmingham

For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and research. As a founding Russell Group member and the original ‘redbrick’ university, our high-quality teaching will help you take your career to the next level. We’re the top university for employers according to the 2024 High Fliers report, with our graduates attracting the most attention from the country’s leading industries. With a wealth of opportunities to choose from across study and research, Birmingham has one of the most extensive postgraduate course portfolios in the UK. Hosting an international community of more than 8,000 staff and 38,000 students, you’ll work alongside world-leading academics in a diverse community.

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Aston University

Situated in the heart of the Birmingham Innovation Precinct, Aston University stands as a leader in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Its cutting-edge research addresses critical societal, cultural, health, and environmental challenges, guided by three interdisciplinary themes: health, digital innovation, and technology.

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Optical Quantum Memories in Atomic Ensembles

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
An optical quantum memory, a device which can store and retrieve an arbitrary quantum state at the single photon level, has been identified as a significant cornerstone of photonic quantum technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Hird
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Cold Atoms as an Optical Quantum Memory

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
An optical quantum memory, a device which can store and retrieve an arbitrary quantum state at the single photon level, has been identified as a significant cornerstone of photonic quantum technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Hird
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PhD Studentship in Optical and Ultrasonic Medical Imaging Instrumentation – Photoacoustic Wavefront Shaping for Sending Lasers Deep into the Body

University of Birmingham
Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
Join our team of researchers developing innovative medical optical and ultrasonic imaging technology in the Birmingham Photoacoustic Group, jointly affiliated with the University of Birmingham’s Engineering and Medical Colleges. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JA Guggenheim
 13 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Optical-pump TeraHertz-probe near-field microscopy for material science

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
Terahertz (THz) is a rapidly expanding field with notable importance for a myriad of disciplines such as physics, chemistry and biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Navarro-Cia, Dr T Tom Siday, Dr A Kaplan
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Miniature optical frequency references for quantum sensors in dynamical environments

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their huge potential in numerous real-world applications, including navigation, geo-survey, and biomedical imaging. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YH Lien
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Optical and Ultrasonic Medical Imaging Instrumentation –Photoacoustic Imaging Systems for Atherosclerosis to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes

University of Birmingham
Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
Join our team of researchers developing innovative medical imaging technology in the Birmingham Photoacoustic Group, jointly affiliated with the University of Birmingham’s Engineering and Medical Colleges. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JA Guggenheim
 13 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Super-resolved microscopy of multiple point emitters

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
In general, imaging resolution is limited by diffraction to half the wavelength of the light. When imaging single molecules, techniques such as STORM, PALM and MINFLUX have broken through the diffraction limit by imaging molecules one at a time, reaching resolutions well below the wavelength of the light. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Boyer
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Developing Novel Optical Methods for Measuring Cerebral Blood Flow

University of Birmingham
School of Computer Science
Cerebral blood flow is a critical indicator of brain health. Sufficient blood flow supports essential brain functions, maintains proper metabolism, and enables adaptive responses to external stimuli. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Mesquita
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Quantum imaging with quantum-squeezed light

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
Optical measurements and light-based sensing methods are limited by the quantum fluctuations in phase and amplitude of the light, also known as shot noise. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Boyer
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Quantum imaging with quantum-squeezed light

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
Optical measurements and light-based sensing methods are limited by the quantum fluctuations in phase and amplitude of the light, also known as shot noise. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Boyer
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Imaging quantum light-matter interactions at the scale of single atoms

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
Taking static images with atomic resolution has been possible for nearly 50 years, using the scanning tunnelling microscope (STM), which exploits quantum tunnelling between a sharp tip and a sample to build up images. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Tom Siday
 26 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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High-bandwidth quantum sensors for navigation applications

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their exceptional stability and precision. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YH Lien
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Quantum light at atomic scale to see the invisible

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
A PhD studentship is available at the intersection of quantum optics, nanophotonics, plasmonics and molecular spectroscopy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr . Chikkaraddy
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Ultrafast atomic-scale light-matter interactions in a scanning tunnelling microscope

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
A scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) uses a very sharp tip to scan the surface of a material and has now become a central tool in condensed matter physics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Tom Siday
 26 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Underpinning biological macromolecule science with Terahertz and infrared waves

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
Join the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham for groundbreaking PhD research that aims to improve the knowledge of biological macromolecules!. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Navarro-Cia, Dr A Demetriadou, Dr . Chikkaraddy
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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