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We have 254 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 254 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Machine Learning Algorithm-Based Inverse Design of Metasurfaces
This PhD project aims to develop machine learning algorithms for the inverse design of metasurfaces, targeting applications in intelligent sensing for complex environments, such as biomedical fields and consumer electronics. Read more
Transforming Solar Glass: Advanced Surface Treatments for Improved Efficiency
Research Group:
Sustainable Electronic Technologies
Solar photovoltaics (PV) represent the world’s fastest-growing energy resource. Undertake a cutting-edge PhD project in this field, focused on developing advanced anti-reflective, self-cleaning, and durable surface treatments for solar cover glass. Read more
Development of Metasurfaces with Extreme Light Manipulation Capabilities for Intelligent Sensing
Supervisory Team. Dr Xu Fang, Dr Eric Plum. Optical metasurfaces are planar nanostructures with unique electromagnetic properties, offering transformative potential in optical sensing technologies. Read more
Space-Time-Modulated Metasurfaces for Quantum Technology Advancement
We are pushing the boundaries of quantum technology by exploring both the theoretical and practical potentials of space-time-modulated superconducting surfaces and their applications in quantum processors and computers. Read more
Hollow core optical fibres embedded with 2D materials
Hollow core optical fibre waveguide geometries are becoming increasingly relevant to modern telecommunications systems, an exemplar of which is the anti-resonant fibre (ARF) structure, which can guide light in the air core using a variety of cladding architectures. Read more
Quantum-corrected Floquet dynamics: a new approach to quantum control
Increasingly sophisticated control of quantum systems using classical fields is a crucial tool in emerging scientific and technological applications. Read more
Developing Next-Generation Marine Sensors Using Intracavity Absorption Spectroscopy for Advanced Ocean Monitoring
Supervisory team. Dr Ran Ismaeel, Dr Matt Mowlem. Our oceans, covering 71% of the Earth’s surface, remain largely unexplored, yet they are critical to understanding global challenges like climate change and sustainable resource development. Read more
PhD Opportunity in AI-Powered Educational Technologies
Are you excited about the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in education? We invite you to apply for a ground-breaking PhD project in Computer Science focused on harnessing AI to enhance student learning experiences. Read more
Nanodevices for next-generation memory and neuromorphic computing applications
This PhD project involves developing nanoscale optoelectronic devices for next-generation memory and neuromorphic computing. You will explore advanced materials and nanopatterning techniques to create flexible, brain-inspired devices that emulate neural networks, enabling AI in wearables. Read more
Polyoxometalate memories for low-power AI hardware
This PhD project focuses on using polyoxometalates (POMs) to develop next-generation nanoscale devices for memory and neuromorphic computing. Read more
Hidden Ocean Forests: Understanding the Ecological and Physiological Properties of Phytoplankton in Subsurface Layers
Satellite sensors have provided an unprecedented view of changes in phytoplankton chlorophyll in the surface ocean. Yet in many ocean regions, from the poles to the tropics, the maximum concentration of chlorophyll occurs at depths which are invisible to earth-orbiting satellites. Read more
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)
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
Project Description. The detection and monitoring of substances from a distance is extremely important to several industrial production and safety processes. Read more
Fully–funded Home PhD Studentship on Centimeter Accuracy Positioning of Mobile Devices using 10s Picosecond Order Time Synchronised Radio Access Networks
Applicants are invited to apply for a fully funded 3-year UK home PhD studentship in the Optical Networks Group working on time synchronisation in optical networks, within the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University College London (UCL), a world-leading optical communications research group. Read more
Super-resolution, quantum-enhanced sensing in biology
Microscopy allows direct imaging of cellular and sub-cellular processes in biology, and so is still a key tool in biological research. Read more
Advancing 3D Computer Graphics & Vision with Generative AI and Novel 3D Representation
This PhD project aims to advance 3D computer graphics and vision by combining state-of-the-art generative models, specifically diffusion and flow-based generative models, with cutting-edge 3D representations, such as. Read more