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We have 259 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 259 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
PhD in experimental quantum networking
The Edinburgh Mostly Quantum Lab (EMQL) offers a PhD position in photonic quantum networking with photonic telecom cluster states. Read more
Computational methods for high energy X-ray computed tomography scatter correction
This project will explore the use of advanced computational methods to improve X-ray tomographic imaging methods used in the inspection of high value assets. . Read more
Novel organic solar cell: material, device, and spectroscopy
We are inviting applications for PhD scholarship in a project that is ‘Novel organic solar cell. material, device, and spectroscopy’. . Read more
PhD in Electrical Engineering - PhD Studentship in Terahertz (THz) Quantum Technology
Start Date. 01 January 2025. The School of Engineering of the University of Glasgow is seeking a highly motivated graduate to undertake an exciting 3.5-year PhD project entitled ‘’Chip-scale Terahertz (THz) Quantum Technology’’ under the supervision of Dr Kaveh Delfanazari. . Read more
Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Nanoscopic retinal functional imaging of neural activity for early disease detection (Optos and University of Dundee)
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
Project Description. Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, characterized by the progressive degeneration of retinal neurons. Read more
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Slotted photonic crystal waveguides as a platform for surface enhanced Raman detection of hydrogen (AWE and University of St Andrews)
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
Project Description. The detection of hydrogen gas is important in many industries (petrochemical, civil nuclear, transport etc) due to its highly flammable nature. Read more
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Scattering-Mediated Integrated Sensing and Communication at Optical Frequencies (MBDA UK and University of Edinburgh)
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
Project Description. This project is to investigate novel techniques for sensing and achieving efficient wireless communication. The study will explore the optical frequencies, particularly the ultra-violet spectrum, for simultaneous sensing and wireless communications. Read more
Simulation-based Quantum Machine Learning for Advancing AI
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD opportunity in the exciting and rapidly growing field of simulation-based quantum machine learning to shape the future of AI and quantum computing. Read more
Capturing Ultrafast Dynamics in Energy Materials using X-ray Free Electron Lasers
The motion of atoms/electrons underpins both the entire biosphere via photosynthesis and many technologies paramount to modern life e.g., catalysts, batteries, computing materials, etc. Read more
Designing and Producing New Luminescent Materials with Memory
We are inviting applications for PhD scholarship in a project that at Paihau-Robinson Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, dedicated to advancing understanding of charge transfer dynamics in optical materials and improving approaches to material design. Read more
Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Ophthalmic imaging with time and spectral resolution (Occuity Ltd and University of Strathclyde)
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
Next-generation cancer diagnosis and treatment using integrated snake-like robot with optical imaging
The cancer of the bile ducts affects around 3000 people in the UK each year and its incidence and mortality are increasing. We are seeking a Ph.D. Read more
PhD in Advanced Light-Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy
Light-sheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM) is a high-speed 3D fluorescence imaging method capable of imaging at up to 1000s of frames per second and 10s of volumes per second, and it is applied widely to the study of biomedical samples. Read more
Exploring Hyper-Entangled Photonic Quantum Computation
Quantum computation promises revolutionary advances in processing power, enabling the solution of problems that are intractable for classical computers. Read more
Developing optical beamshaping approaches for optical trapping and optical tweezering of aerosols
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more