Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students in Loughborough

We have 28 Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students in Loughborough

Theoretical studies of elasto-superconductivity

Loughborough University Department of Physics

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship funded by the School of Science, Loughborough University to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Betouras, Dr I Rousochatzakis

29 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Computational modelling and testing of inverse Compton scattering sources for medical applications

Loughborough University Department of Physics

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position in the Applied Radiation and Medical Physics Group in the School of Science (Physics Department) at Loughborough University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Spiga

29 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Paradigm shift in photonics: nonlinear dynamics and topological protection in terahertz nano- and nicro-structured systems

Loughborough University Department of Physics

This is a blue-sky PhD project that seeks to define a novel landscape of photonics by investigating the interplay between nonlinear dynamics and topological protection in nano- and micro-structured systems, particularly at terahertz (THz) frequencies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Peccianti, Dr JS Totero-Gongora

29 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Miniaturized optical atomic clocks: pioneering quantum technology for ultra-precise timing with microcombs

Loughborough University Department of Physics

This PhD project, blending theoretical and experimental approaches, aims to revolutionize quantum technologies by developing ultra-precise timing counters. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Pasquazi, Dr L Olivieri

29 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Quantum reservoir computing for artificial intelligence

Loughborough University Department of Physics

The rapid development of Quantum Technologies 2.0 over the last two decades - especially in quantum communication, simulation and computation - has pushed this field into the mainstream of technological innovation, with the expectation of major economic impacts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Zagoskin

29 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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White dwarfs, planetary debris and fundamental physics

University of Leicester Department of Physics and Astronomy

White dwarfs are the end products of the life cycles of more than 90% of all stars. This makes them important laboratories for studying stellar evolution and the behaviour of matter at extremes of temperature and density. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Barstow

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Creating hybrid nanodevices for fast and versatile light-controlled spintronic applications

Loughborough University Department of Physics

Breakthroughs in information technology over the last 50 years have relied heavily on knowledge of electronic processes, utilisation of magnetic states (such as giant magnetoresistance read heads for magnetic hard drives) and usage of lasers (e.g., CDs and fibre optics). Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Morrison

29 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using Raman Spectroscopy to Assess the Habitability of Oxia Planum

University of Leicester Department of Physics and Astronomy

Start September 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Hutchinson

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exploring Giant Planet Atmospheres with JWST

University of Leicester Department of Physics and Astronomy

Overview. In its first year of operations, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has delivered astonishing new discoveries via infrared observations of the near and far universe. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Fletcher

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling cardiac function in healthy hearts and diabetes

University of Leicester School of Engineering

Additional Supervisor. Prof Susan Francis, University of Nottingham. There is a global pandemic of type-2 diabetes. Diabetic cardiomyopathy is a well-recognised complication, which manifests with early alterations in left ventricular (LV) structure and function. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Sinka, Dr A Singh, Prof G McCann

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Enabling Challenging Space Exploration: exploring 244Cm-based radioisotope power systems

University of Leicester Department of Physics and Astronomy

· Radioisotope power systems (RPS) are key for allowing us to explore some of the most challenging locations of our solar system that are not possible or are very challenging using solar array based electrical power supplies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Watkinson

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Astrophysical transient searches with LOFAR

University of Leicester Department of Physics and Astronomy

· The low frequency radio regime is a relatively unexplored parameter space rich in information concerning extreme astrophysical phenomena, particularly those in which magnetic fields play a key role like magnetars (highly magnetic neutron stars) and relativistic jets launched by black holes and compact object mergers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Starling

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Characterization of the Space Weather and radiation environment at Mars and the impacts on exploration

University of Leicester Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Sun continuously emits magnetic fields, particles and radiation that can interact with a planet’s upper atmosphere and surrounding magnetic environment to produce a myriad of effects, such as radio communications issues, which are typically referred as Space Weather. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Sanchez-Cano

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The outer bound of planet formation

University of Leicester Department of Physics and Astronomy

One of the most fundamental problems in Astronomy is how planets form. The classic paradigm for planet formation was built solely on the basis of the Solar System data of the last century. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Nayakshin

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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