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We have 316 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 316 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Development of Advanced CFD Tools for 3D Simulation of Hollow-Core Optical Fibre Drawing Process
Hollow-core optical fibres represent a transformative advancement in fibre technology, enabling exceptional light confinement and performance. Read more
Fabricating the future of telecommunications with Hollow Core Fibres
This project aims to fabricate novel fibres and collaborate with our partners at Microsoft Azure Fiber, owners of one of the world’s largest global communication networks, to jointly create the future of data communications. Read more
Artificial Intelligence to Transform Optical Fibre Design
The aim of this project is to develop the next generation of hollow core optical fibres (HCF) using the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). . Read more
Mid-infrared hollow-core fibre and laser development for environmental monitoring, non-invasive surgery and advanced manufacturing
In this project we will develop hollow-core optical fibres (HCFs) for mid-infrared laser delivery. HCFs offer a radically new solution for laser delivery as they guide light in a gas-filled core, instead of the glass in conventional optical fibres. . Read more
Optical Levitation in Hollow Core Fibres
This project will explore the radiation pressure of laser light, to levitate, guide and accelerate particles within novel hollow core fibres (HCFs), targeting both fundamental studies and new applications such as radiation sensing and hypervelocity particle acceleration. . Read more
Artificial Optical Nervous System
The aim of this project is to establish a new class of sensing system that is capable of mapping strain distribution at thousands of points using a single strand of optical fibre thinner than a human hair. Read more
Wavelength-flexible, single-frequency fibre lasers
This project will initially focus on developing, demonstrating, and characterising fibre laser sources and will subsequently aim to utilise the developed technology in a range of application areas. Read more
Fully funded PhD studentship: Transforming respiratory care at the bedside using machine learning assisted on-chip vibrational spectroscopy
Supervisory Team. Prof. Senthil Murugan Ganapathy. Project description. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a widespread respiratory condition affecting all ages, causes respiratory failure due to inflamed, fluid-filled lungs hindering gas exchange. Read more
Integrated Ultra-High-Q Ring Resonators
Co-Supervisors. Dr Chris Holmes, Dr Bruno Moog. Integrated ring resonators are a key component in photonics and will be an enabling technology in several areas, including the stabilisation of atom trap clocks, rotation sensors and narrow-linewidth lasers. Read more
Wavelength-flexible, Single-frequency Fibre Lasers
Supervisory Team. Morten Ibsen, Jayanta Sahu. Project Description. Fibre lasers have seen a rapid development in output power and performance over the past three decades and have revolutionised the application space for photonics. Read more
Artificial Optical Nervous System
The study of the mechanical properties of any large, complex structures such as a space launch vehicle or Earth’s crust relies on a large array of sophisticated and, often, expensive sensors. Read more
High-performance computer simulation of laser-driven X-ray microscopy
New femtosecond fibre laser-based ultrafast pulse sources and novel hollow-core optical fibres have the potential to produce brighter and shorter-wavelength X-ray pulses. Read more
Spatial Effects in High-Power Fibre Lasers and Amplifiers
Supervisory Team: Dr Peter Horak, Prof Michalis Zervas . Project Description. This project will exploit computer simulations to investigate the dynamics of the generation of light in such large, few-mode or multimode, optical fibres. . Read more
Hollow Core Fibre Development for Next Generation Fusion Energy Solutions
Supervisory Team. Prof Natalie Wheeler, Dr Austin Taranta, Dr Hans Christian Mulvad (University of Southampton), Dr Eddie Pennington (UKAEA). Read more
Parametric Photonics for Quantum Technologies
Closing date. 30/06/2025. Supervisory Team: Prof Corin Gawith, Dr Goronwy Tawy. Project Description. We are looking for a PhD student to join our interdisciplinary team of students, postdocs, and senior researchers developing systems for quantum technologies. . Read more