Optical Physics (masters) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 30 Optical Physics (masters) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Industrial PhD project: Design and build of novel scientific instrumentation

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is the primary technique employed to determine the chemical composition and chemical state of material surfaces, with an analysis depth of approximately 5 nm. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Baker, Prof J F Watts

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

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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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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Remote, range-resolved ultra-violet Raman spectroscopy for safety in hydrogen fuel and nuclear industries (Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

The detection and monitoring of substances at range is extremely important to several industrial production and safety processes. 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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Optimising the delivery of light into Electron Paramagnetic Resonance samples

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) is a magnetic resonance method that can be used to study any systems containing unpaired electrons. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Bowen, Prof D Collison, Dr A Golovanov, Dr R Stein

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

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Laboratory-based physical emulation of long path atmospheric turbulence for imaging sensors (Thales and University of Glasgow)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Advanced imaging systems, operating in the visible and thermal infrared bands, are critical for a wide range of defence and security applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof M P J Lavery

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

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Multiplexed fluorescent biosensors to profile infectious diseases (Bio-Techne and University of Edinburgh)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

We will build a novel sensing toolbox alongside suitable analytical tools to image biomarkers of cell function in real time. We will prepare a new platform of multiplexed photonic biosensors that will be able to image pathogens (bacteria, virus) in infection models of increasing complexity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof M Vendrell

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

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Development of advanced measurement methods for high performance emerging photovoltaics

University of Surrey School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

Emerging photovoltaic devices (organic, perovskites) have demonstrated significant potential in recent years due to the high efficiencies achieved and their scalability potential. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Silva, Dr G Koutsourakis

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Sychronizable laser pulse sources for multi-photon imaging applications (Coherent and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Multi-photon excitation is a well-established tool for three-dimensional imaging that is now widely used in life sciences, particularly in the field of neuroscience. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof K Mathieson

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Photonic enablers in new generation for ultra-wide field retinal imaging (Optos and University of Dundee)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

This doctoral research project aims to revolutionize ultrawidefield retinal imaging systems through the integration of cutting-edge ultrafast beam steering methods. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr N Krstajic

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Novel laser sources in the mid-infrared spectral region for security and sensing applications (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

This project will address the urgent requirement for new photonics tools in the mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectral region to police stricter greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and to progress imaging capabilities in poor visibility for security applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof A Kemp

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Novel laser designs to exploit low-cost-per-Watt pumping of Ti:sapphire for application in sensing, imaging, and precise timing technologies (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

This studentship will build on the synergies between the parallel programmes at Fh-CAP and the IoP. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof A Kemp

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Next generation long range laser rangefinders based on single photon detectors and new laser technologies (Thales and Heriot-Watt University)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Laser Rangefinders are a key element of modern sensor systems and can range up to 20km with an accuracy of less than 1m. Thales UK produced the first in-service laser rangefinder in 1965, just a few years after the invention of the laser, and have been designing and manufacturing laser systems ever since. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof G Buller, Dr A McCarthy

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Breaking boundaries in retinal imaging: harnessing computational prowess for dynamic 3D reconstructions and pinpoint accuracy with full-range OCT and advanced refraction compensation (Optos and University of Edinburgh)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Embarking on the forefront of retinal imaging, our project pioneers a revolutionary 3D tomography reconstruction in the retina, aiming to mitigate deformations induced by refraction in the anterior segment and vitreous. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof M Davies

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Beam steering systems for remote sensing applications (Fraunhofer and Heriot-Watt University)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

This project seeks to investigate novel beam steering techniques for use in remote sensing applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof R Thomson

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Advance diversity techniques for underwater optical communication and sensing (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

The emergence of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), combined with the expansion of underwater infrastructure has led to a huge opportunity for underwater optical communication and sensing. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr SR Rajbhandari

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

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We have 30 Optical Physics (masters) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Optical Physics (masters) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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