Optical Physics (grant) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Machine Learning for Medical Imaging

University of Kent School of Physics and Astronomy

Research Group: Applied Optics

We are offering a fully funded PhD studentship in the application of machine learning to medical imaging, especially imaging of cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Podoleanu, Prof P de Wilde

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

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Theory and Simulation of Time-Dependent and Topological Metamaterials

King’s College London Department of Physics

Applicants are invited to apply for a PhD project on the Theory and Simulation of Time-Dependent and Topological Metamaterials. The project will involve the development of theoretical techniques to study next generation materials and metamaterials as part of a wider EPSRC grant on Next Generation Metamaterials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Bhaseen

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

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Physics and Applications of Semiconductor Quantum-Dot Spin Qubits

University of Sussex School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences

PhD studentship in the Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Group. Type of award. Postgraduate Research. PhD project. The Project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EC Chekhovich

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

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Fibre Laser Based Mid Infrared Sources and their Applications

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Lin Xu, Dr Yongmin Jung . Project Description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Xu

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

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High-performance Ultrafast Fibre Lasers for Biomedical Applications

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Lin Xu, Dr Yongmin Jung . Project Description. Ultrafast lasers providing femtosecond pulses are enabling a rapidly increasing range of applications in science and industry, including physics, chemistry, medicine, biology, and materials processing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Xu

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

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New Materials and Structures for CTE Management of Laser Systems

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A major challenge for defence & security laser systems is managing the heat generated and differential thermal expansion of the different components in the system. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J.C. Corney, Dr S T-W Tammas-Williams

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing. The laser resonator in defence& security systems dictate the system design and is usually the highest cost component of the system. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Esser

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

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Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems. Manufacturing of lasers and similar high precision optical systems is challenging in terms of the very high precision and thermo-mechanical stability that is required whilst providing for active alignment processes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Esser

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

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Ultrafast multidimensional microscopy to study materials under strong light-matter coupling

Politecnico di Milano Department of Physics

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our research team working on a cutting-edge project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) in the framework of the ERC Starting grant ULYSSES. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Maiuri

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

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Novel communication applications of multi-core optical fibres

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Periklis Petropoulos, Yongmin Jung, Kyle Bottrill. Project description. This is an opportunity to carry out a PhD at the Communications Systems Lab of the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC). Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Petropoulos

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

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Novel transmission and processing schemes for ultra-high speed telecommunication signals

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Professor Periklis Petropoulos, Dr Kyle Bottrill. Project description. The optical fibre communications industry has been facing some significant challenges in recent years. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Petropoulos

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

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Deep Learning for Process Control and Predictive Capability for Laser Machining

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Ben Mills, James Grant-Jacob. Project description. Advances in lasers now allow the laser-based processing of almost any material. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Mills

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

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Disruptive manufacturing approach to enable safe and high energy batteries

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Chris Holmes, Pier Sazio, Nuria Garcia, Andrew Hector. Project description. Ensuring the safety of lithium batteries is a top priority in battery development. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Holmes

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

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Mid-infrared Laser Amplifiers for Tomographic Imaging of Chemical Species in Gas Turbine Combustion and Green Aviation

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof Johan Nilsson, Prof Jayanta Sahu . Project description. University of Southampton is seeking a committed candidate for laser research towards green aviation and net-zero carbon emission from gas turbines within the LITECS programme. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Nilsson

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

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A Hybrid Plasma Accelerator for Therapeutic Electron Beams

The University of Manchester Cockcroft Institute

Would you like to join us at the University of Manchester to change the future of particle accelerators?. Using the available studentship, you will explore combining mature electron production technology with new plasma-based acceleration. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Apsimon

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

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We have 33 Optical Physics (grant) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Optical Physics (grant) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 33 Optical Physics (grant) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Machine Learning for Medical Imaging

Theory and Simulation of Time-Dependent and Topological Metamaterials

Physics and Applications of Semiconductor Quantum-Dot Spin Qubits

Fibre Laser Based Mid Infrared Sources and their Applications

High-performance Ultrafast Fibre Lasers for Biomedical Applications

New Materials and Structures for CTE Management of Laser Systems

Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing

Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems

Ultrafast multidimensional microscopy to study materials under strong light-matter coupling

Novel communication applications of multi-core optical fibres

Novel transmission and processing schemes for ultra-high speed telecommunication signals

Deep Learning for Process Control and Predictive Capability for Laser Machining

Disruptive manufacturing approach to enable safe and high energy batteries

Mid-infrared Laser Amplifiers for Tomographic Imaging of Chemical Species in Gas Turbine Combustion and Green Aviation

A Hybrid Plasma Accelerator for Therapeutic Electron Beams

We have 33 Optical Physics (grant) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Optical Physics (grant) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 33 Optical Physics (grant) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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