Physics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

We have 47 Physics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

Multi-physics investigation of spray in a crossflow

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Understanding the dynamics of particles (solid and liquid) in a crossflow is essential for many scientific investigations and engineering applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KP Pandey

30 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Next generation single-photon avalanche diode for emerging quantum technology applications

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

We are seeing the second quantum revolution, bringing quantum theory out of the lab. The advantage of quantum theory is opening a huge range of application in many sectors such as environment, data security, telecommunication, defence and aerospace etc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr XY YI, Prof G Buller

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

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Machine learning assisted optimization techniques for fitting excitonic spin-orbit models to big data

University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Chris Stock (School of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edinburgh in collaboration with Russell Ewings (STFC-ISIS) and Bo Liu (University of Glasgow School of Electrical Engineering). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Stock

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - uLED-based lab-on-chip platform (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Detection and identification of various analytes is crucial in applications spanning through bio-medicine, defence and security, environmental monitoring and various others. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr N Laurand

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Phase relations in planetary ices from atomistic and free energy calculations

University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Professor Andreas Hermann, School of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Hermann

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Airborne Quantum Key Distribution and Free Space Optical Communications.

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure encryption key sharing protocol that addresses potential vulnerabilities in encryption key sharing and encrypted data storage. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Donaldson

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Practical Quantum Communications

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

About the project. This co-funded studentship with Rhea Activity Space (RSA) is to explore areas of practical quantum communications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Donaldson

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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A study of Sensing and Wireless Communications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

This project is to investigate novel techniques for sensing and achieving efficient wireless communication. To fulfil the needs of future communication networks, the study will explore both the optical and radio frequencies for simultaneous sensing and wireless communications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W. Popoola

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Pathogen Aerosolization and Detection in Building Wastewater System Fluid Dynamics

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Research Group: Institute of Sustainable Built Environment

The development of high-rise buildings is now at an unprecedented rate, with their number and scale rapidly and dramatically changing the landscape of global cities. The creation of these complex vertical communities poses major operational challenges for the systems relied upon for occupant safety and the responsible management of wastewater resources. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Gormley

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Fouling Control of Water Treatment Membranes through Optimal and Sustainable Cleaning Strategies

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane fouling – the deposition of organic and inorganic matter on the membrane surface – is a major technical obstacle affecting membrane-based water treatment processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Prof A Lips

19 June 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Revolutionary ultrathin optical devices for imaging

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

Flat optics have revolutionized design concepts in photonics, providing a compact platform to develop unusual ultrathin optical devices with multiple functionalities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Chen

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

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Elucidating molecular transport mechanisms through atomistic simulations

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane-based processes for water treatment, such as reverse osmosis (RO), hold promise in tackling water scarcity locally and globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Dr R Pillai

6 December 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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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)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

The detection and monitoring of substances at range is extremely important to several industrial production and safety processes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr D Li

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Novel laser designs to exploit low-cost-per-Watt pumping of Ti:sapphire for application in sensing, imaging, and precise timing technologies (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

This studentship will build on the synergies between the parallel programmes at Fh-CAP and the IoP. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof A Kemp

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Next generation long range laser rangefinders based on single photon detectors and new laser technologies (Thales and Heriot-Watt University)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Laser Rangefinders are a key element of modern sensor systems and can range up to 20km with an accuracy of less than 1m. Thales UK produced the first in-service laser rangefinder in 1965, just a few years after the invention of the laser, and have been designing and manufacturing laser systems ever since. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof G Buller, Dr A McCarthy

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 47 Physics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

Physics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

We have 47 Physics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

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