University of Strathclyde Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 11 University of Strathclyde Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Technologies for optogenetic neural interfacing

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

The ability to express light-sensitive proteins (opsins) in neurons, in a genetically-targeted fashion, has helped transform our understanding of how the brain functions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Mathieson, Dr SS Sakata

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Photo-chemical adaptive integrated circuits for next generation neuromorphic computing

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

Neuromorphic computing, i.e., an approach to information processing inspired in basic morphology and working principles of the brain, is a rapidly growing area of research due to the availability of high-speed hardware and need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems across a wide range of applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Strain, Dr J Porte-Parera

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Neuromorphic photonic-electronic integrated circuits for fast and efficient SPIKE-based information PROcessing (SPIKEPRO)

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

The human brain is exceptional at performing highly complex tasks fast and efficiently. Hence, neuromorphic (brain-like) information processing is receiving increasing research interest for use in novel computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) hardware. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Hurtado, Dr J Porte-Parera

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Innovative and manufacturable approaches to exploiting low cost-per-Watt diode-laser pumping of Ti:sapphire

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

Summary of Project. Titanium sapphire lasers are an enabling scientific and industrial tool across applications from biological imaging to quantum technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Kemp, Dr J Hastie

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Using laser-based microfabrication to develop the next generation of cellular analytics

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Background. The emerging microfabrication technology of ultrafast laser inscription [1] has opened the possibility of near arbitrary microfluidic device design. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Rattray, Prof G Burley

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigation of crystal formation in pharmaceutical crystallisation processes

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Formation of crystals is a crucial part of many manufacturing processes in industries including pharmaceuticals, foods, chemicals and advanced materials. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Sefcik, Dr M Haw

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Inspection of nuclear fusion components in high temperature using laser induced ultrasound phase arrays

University of Strathclyde Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

This PhD project will face the challenges of ultrasonic imaging of nuclear fusion components using lasers to generate and detect ultrasound, remotely and in a series of environmental conditions with respect to temperature for the first time. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Stratoudaki, Prof S.G. Pierce

30 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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SI-traceable atomic thermometry

University of Strathclyde Department of Physics

Research Group: Quantum Technologies

SI-traceable thermometry. You will be part of a new research area for the UK, namely making absolute and traceable measurements of temperature using optical measurements of the Doppler broadening of an atomic transition. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Arnold, Prof E Riis

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

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Quantum Lidar: ultimate and practical limits of object sensing

University of Strathclyde Department of Physics

Key Words. Quantum Optics, information, sensing. In Lidar the task is to determine the properties of a remote object by illuminating it with laser light and detecting the scattered return signal. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Jeffers, Dr J Pritchard

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

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Plasma photonics at ultra-high intensities

University of Strathclyde Department of Physics

The PhD studentship will support a bold and innovative project to evaluate novel methods of creating robust time-dependent plasma photonic structures by colliding intense laser pulses in plasma or gas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Jaroszynski, Dr BE Ersfeld

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

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Creating artificial active colloids for environmental and biomedical applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Active matter has developed into one of the most exciting interdisciplinary research areas over the last decades. Following the spirit of R. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JS Simmchen

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

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We have 11 University of Strathclyde Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Strathclyde Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 11 University of Strathclyde Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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