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We have 49 Optical Physics (photon) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Optical Physics (photon) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 49 Optical Physics (photon) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Ph.D. Opportunity: Help us to Better Detect Cancer with Hair-Thin Imaging Devices
We are seeking an enthusiastic Ph.D. student to lead the development of innovative hair-thin (<0.2mm diameter) imaging devices (endoscopes) for detecting cancer in hard-to-reach areas of the body, such as the pancreas and ovaries. Read more
Quantum Optical Sensors and Applications
Optical sensing is essential in scientific research, industrial quality control, environmental monitoring, and defence applications. Read more
Exploring “hidden” fluorescent protein photophysics and energy transfer dynamics
Genetically encodable fluorescent proteins (FPs) have revolutionised biophysics, allowing the direct visualisation of structures and processes in living cells. Read more
Detectors for Topological Quantum Light
This project is part of the EPSRC Center for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk/). Read more
Luminescent Lanthanide Complexes for Future Photonic Quantum Computers
This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk/). Read more
On-chip Quantum Cryptography Using Two-Dimensional Materials
This project is part of the EPSRC Center for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk/). Read more
Up-conversion Photonics for Quantum Technologies
This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk/). Read more
Photoreactor modelling, design and fabrication
Closing Date. 31st December 2025. This multifaceted project targets the development of an all-in-one photoreactor described using multi- phase chemical models to incorporate the kinetics of photocatalysts, reactant flow and photon behaviour. Read more
Photonic chip-based quantum frequency converters for the ‘quantum internet’ (S3.5-MPS-Faruque)
Quantum technology is an emerging technology based on the laws of quantum mechanics such as superposition and entanglement. Read more
Towards compact Gamma-ray Free Electron Lasers
ver the past few decades, X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs) have become the pre-eminent tool for studying the structure and dynamics of materials at the molecular scale. 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
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
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
Macroscopic quantum systems for science and technology
Observing quantum effects in increasingly large objects is one of the foremost goals of modern scientific research. However, as objects get larger and heavier, delicate quantum features quickly become overwhelmed by interactions with the environment, resulting in the classical world we experience. Read more
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Ultrafast atomic-scale light-matter interactions in a scanning tunnelling microscope
A scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) uses a very sharp tip to scan the surface of a material and has now become a central tool in condensed matter physics. Read more