Latest Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 270 Latest Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Failure Fundamentals: Understanding the role of Hydrogen in Jet Engine Failure

Imperial College London Department of Materials

The Department of Materials at Imperial College London, as part of the new CDT in Materials 4.0, is looking for a candidate to undertake a PhD project in the field of Metallurgy, investigating failure in jet engine materials. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Ackerman, Prof D Dye

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

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Parameterising wakes for oceanographic models

University of Hull Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is sponsored by the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) and is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience’s Predicting Offshore Wind wake interactions for Energy and the enviRonment (POWER) Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Lloyd, Prof R Dorrell, Dr M De Dominicis, Dr J Graham, Dr M Bastankhah

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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: Prof D Reid, Dr D Li

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

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Breaking forever Capturing and converting toxic PFAS molecules using coral structured biochars from blade waste

University of Hull Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience's Keeping it green. Preserving materials and repurposing waste within the Offshore Wind sector Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Taylor, Dr A Al-Gailani, Dr G Francesconi, Dr S Richardson

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Innovative decommissioning for offshore foundation systems

Durham University Offshore Wind CDT

This project is offered as part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience. The CDT is a partnership between Hull, Durham, Loughborough and Sheffield universities, along with over 40 industry partners. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Augarde, Prof W Coombs

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The role of fabric anisotropy on cyclic loading of offshore soils: a grain-scale investigation

Durham University Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Sustainability and Resilience’s Offshore wind energy geotechnics Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Petalas, Prof W Coombs

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Quantum Cryptography with Electrons

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Are you looking to get advanced doctorate-level training and become a future quantum engineer? We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic student to join our research team for two of our PhD projects in Quantum Computing and Cryptography. Read more

Supervisor: Dr GG Georgiou

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Search for new physics with LHC data and developing ultra-fast silicon detectors

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

We have one fully-funded place for a new PhD student to join our LHCb team, working in the particle physics group at the University of Birmingham, exploring the latest LHC data collected with the LHCb experiment. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Nigel Watson, Dr D Johnson

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

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Micro-mechanics and irradiation creep of vanadium-base fusion alloys

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Vanadium alloys have resurged as key materials solutions for structural components in the first wall and tritium breeder module of fusion power plants. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E JM Jimenez-Melero

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

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Programming Colloidal Self-Assembly for Advanced Materials

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

A PhD place is available with Dr Dwaipayan Chakrabarti in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham on a project themed on designing and developing colloidal advanced materials, using high-performance computing, underpinned by theories of statistical mechanics and wave propagation in periodic structures. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Chakrabarti

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

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PhD in Physical Chemistry: Uncovering structure in the next generation of sustainable batteries

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

We have a vacancy for a PhD student working in the area of physical chemistry. While lithium dominates current battery technology, there is considerable drive to move away from lithium salts to more abundant or lower cost alternatives. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Hallett

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

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Theremoelectric Nanomaterials for Energy Recovery

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

Thermoelectric materials offer the unique capability to convert waste heat directly into electrical energy. Efficiency is related to a figure of merit (ZT S2sT/k), that is determined by the Seebeck coefficient (S), electrical conductivity (s) and thermal conductivity (k). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A.V. Powell, Dr P Vaqueiro

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

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EPSRC iCASE PhD Studentship in Quantum sensors: Low Frequency Rydberg Atom Sensor

Durham University Department of Physics

Radio Frequency (RF) sensors based on highly-excited ‘Rydberg’ atoms offer unique capabilities. Atoms are intrinsically calibrated, and their properties are universal, so measurements should be reliable and repeatable. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Weatherill

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

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Embodiment of Robotic tail - Can we walk like a T-Rex?

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. Individuals skilled in using tools for sports, arts, and culinary activities might experience notable alterations in their bodily self-perception. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Prof W Harwin

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

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Inspired by nature: sulfide minerals as sustainable and efficient thermoelectric materials

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

We have a vacancy for a PhD student to join a project at the forefront of research in thermoelectric materials, which can be used in devices for the direct conversion of waste heat into electrical power. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Vaqueiro

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

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