Chemistry (semiconductor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Atomistic Simulations of Surface Chemistry underpinning the Atomic-Scale Processing of Materials for AI-driven Nanoelectronics Applications

University of Warwick Department of Chemistry

Project description. Atomic layer deposition (ALD) and atomic layer etching (ALE) are crucial technologies in semiconductor processing, especially as nanoelectronics devices become smaller and more complex. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BK Karasulu

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Electron beam-induced deposition of semiconductors

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented candidate to pursue a PhD in this exciting area of focused electron beam-induced deposition (FEBID) of semiconductors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Lewis

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Developing next generation wet processing for Silicon Carbide power electronic devices

University of Warwick School of Engineering

Funding available for PhD studentship for Jan 2024 Start. Supervisor: Dr Vishal Shah Industrial Sponsor: RENA Technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Shah

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Photonics for Net Zero Enabled by Patternable Boron-Phosphide Polymers

University of York Department of Chemistry

The manipulation of light in optoelectronic devices is a cornerstone for the delivery of Net Zero, for example in low-energy optical computing (silicon-photonics) and green hydrogen generation from water (photocatalysis). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A S Weller, Dr Y Wang

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Photo-chemical adaptive integrated circuits for next generation neuromorphic computing

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

Neuromorphic computing, i.e., an approach to information processing inspired in basic morphology and working principles of the brain, is a rapidly growing area of research due to the availability of high-speed hardware and need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems across a wide range of applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Strain, Dr J Porte-Parera

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Fully funded 3-year PhD studentship in Emerging Photovoltaic Technologies

University College London Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Duration of study: Full time - 3 years fixed term. Starting date: Flexible, available from October 2024. Application deadline: 30th April 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof TJM Macdonald

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Photo(electro)catalyst development for sustainable C-C coupling

Imperial College London Department of Chemical Engineering

Classical chemical transformations are activated with heat, which is unspecific, energy-intensive, and can compromise yields for endothermal reactions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SE Eslava

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

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Photoelectrochemical Generation of Green Hydrogen using Silicon Carbide

University of Warwick School of Engineering

Students must have a minimum Bachelors degree of 2.1 (UK) or international equivalent qualifications and a degree in experimental engineering/chemistry/physics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Shah, Dr K Brinkert

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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PhD in Chemistry - Microwave assisted synthesis of doped semiconductors for photocatalytic applications

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Microwave assisted synthesis of doped semiconductors for photocatalytic applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Edwards

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Vapour Deposited Perovskites for High Performance Multi-Junction Photovoltaic Devices

King’s College London Department of Physics

Metal-halide perovskite based solar cells have now achieved a light to electricity conversion efficiency of 26.1%, making them the leading emerging thin-film solar cell material. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Patel

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Technologies for optogenetic neural interfacing

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

The ability to express light-sensitive proteins (opsins) in neurons, in a genetically-targeted fashion, has helped transform our understanding of how the brain functions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Mathieson, Dr SS Sakata

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Spin-sensitive diagnosis of next-generation organic photovoltaic materials

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Organic semiconductors hold great promise for photovoltaics due to their ability to be processed cheaply at scale, and in lightweight and flexible modules. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bayliss

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding carrier dynamics in CuInZnS3 quantum dots toward high-performance indoor photovoltaics

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

CuInZnS3 quantum dots (CIZS QDs) is a non-toxic and phosphide free material which has a significant potential to be used in wearable PVs and indoor PVs [1,2]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W W Langbein, Dr B Hou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Exciton dynamics in diamond and two-dimensional metal dichalcogenide enabled van der Waals heterostructures

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Two-dimensional (2D) materials offer a platform that allows the creation of heterostructures with a variety of properties. One- atom-thick crystals now comprise a large family of these materials, collectively covering a comprehensive range of features and numerous intrigue scientific challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof O Williams

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Ultrafast Quantum Dynamics in Next-generation Energy Materials

University of Warwick Department of Chemistry

Start date. October 2024 (some flexibility). Duration. 3.5 years. Deadline. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the post is filled. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Pandya

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 24 Chemistry (semiconductor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemistry (semiconductor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 Chemistry (semiconductor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Atomistic Simulations of Surface Chemistry underpinning the Atomic-Scale Processing of Materials for AI-driven Nanoelectronics Applications

Electron beam-induced deposition of semiconductors

Developing next generation wet processing for Silicon Carbide power electronic devices

Photonics for Net Zero Enabled by Patternable Boron-Phosphide Polymers

Photo-chemical adaptive integrated circuits for next generation neuromorphic computing

Fully funded 3-year PhD studentship in Emerging Photovoltaic Technologies

Photo(electro)catalyst development for sustainable C-C coupling

Photoelectrochemical Generation of Green Hydrogen using Silicon Carbide

PhD in Chemistry - Microwave assisted synthesis of doped semiconductors for photocatalytic applications

Vapour Deposited Perovskites for High Performance Multi-Junction Photovoltaic Devices

Technologies for optogenetic neural interfacing

Spin-sensitive diagnosis of next-generation organic photovoltaic materials

Understanding carrier dynamics in CuInZnS3 quantum dots toward high-performance indoor photovoltaics

Exciton dynamics in diamond and two-dimensional metal dichalcogenide enabled van der Waals heterostructures

Ultrafast Quantum Dynamics in Next-generation Energy Materials

We have 24 Chemistry (semiconductor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemistry (semiconductor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 Chemistry (semiconductor) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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