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

Supervisors: Dr AM MacLachlan, Prof K Ronald

The project will be concerned with the development of high-power sub-terahertz and terahertz (THz) microwave sources to address the long-standing “THz gap”. … Read more

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

Technologies for optogenetic neural interfacing

Supervisors: Prof K Mathieson, Dr SS Sakata

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

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

Propagation of RF/microwave signals in plasma

Supervisors: Prof K Ronald, Dr B Eliasson

The project will contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security. Read more

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Direct numerical simulation of polymeric-fluid flows

Polymers and turbulence are two of the most difficult problems in statistical physics. In the past, the study of polymeric liquids was divided in two categories. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Kivotides, Dr P Grassia

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

Photo-chemical adaptive integrated circuits for next generation neuromorphic computing

Supervisors: Prof M Strain, Dr J Porte-Parera

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

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

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

Supervisors: Dr A Hurtado, Dr J Porte-Parera

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

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

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

Supervisors: Prof A Kemp, Dr J Hastie

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

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

Sideband Suppression on High Power Microwave Antenna

Supervisors: Prof K Ronald, Dr CW Whyte

The project will contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security, and this project will be co-funded by Teledyne e2v. Read more

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

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

PhD in Chemical Physics - Cryo-single molecule spectroscopy to observe quantum behaviour in molecules

This PhD will be based in the Hedley Single Molecule Lab at the University of Glasgow and will focus on using cutting-edge optical techniques to measure… Read more

Supervisor: Dr GH Hedley

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Finite temperature superfluid turbulence flow-structure interactions via immersed boundary methods

This is a multidisciplinary research project that combines the quantum physics of superfluid turbulence flows with advanced computational fluid dynamics for flow-structure interactions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Kivotides

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

University of the West of Scotland Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences

Construction of novel scintillator detectors for a new gamma-ray spectrometer at the RIBF facility

The Nuclear Physics Research Centre at the University of the West of Scotland is focused on conducting world-leading research investigating the fundamental properties of the atomic nucleus. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D O'Donnell, Dr M Bowry, Dr N Singh Bondili

1 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Spin-based quantum sensing beyond magnetic fields

Quantum sensing with optically addressable electronic spins in the solid state holds great potential to push the limits of conventional sensing methods. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bayliss

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Plasma photonics at ultra-high intensities

Supervisors: Prof D Jaroszynski, Dr BE Ersfeld

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

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

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Clean energy – removing dependency on fossil fuels and improving the chemical safety case for deep geological disposal of radioactive waste

Nuclear energy is a zero emission clean energy source with one of the smallest carbon footprints which produces more electricity on less land than any other clean energy source, such as windfarms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Hamilton

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

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Spin-sensitive diagnosis of next-generation organic photovoltaic materials

Organic semiconductors hold great promise for photovoltaics due to their ability to be processed cheaply at scale, and in lightweight and flexible modules. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bayliss

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

PhD in Spin-mechanical coupling towards quantum sensing

Local mechanical deformation has profound impacts in a range of areas. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Bayliss, Prof MV Vassalli

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

PhD in Chemistry - Amorphous Aggregates and Non-Classical Crystal Nucleation

You are invited to apply for a fully funded 3.5 year PhD position in the School of Chemistry, available to start on 1 October 2024 in the Ultrafast/slow Chemical Physics group at the University of Glasgow (https://www.wijnne.com/), with the aim to understand the role of amorphous structures in crystal nucleation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Wynne

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

Vortex Dynamics in Ultracold Quantum Mixtures

1 December 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Project to start Oct 2025. . In a quantum many-body system the interactions between the constituent microscopic particles lead to emergent macroscopic phenomena. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Wilson

Quantum Lidar: ultimate and practical limits of object sensing

Supervisors: Prof J Jeffers, Dr J Pritchard

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

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

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

PhD in Engineering - Chip Scale Optical Frequency Combs

The James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) are seeking a highly motivated graduate to undertake an exciting 3.5-year PhD project entitled “Chip Scale Optical Frequency Combs”. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Sorel

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Microfluidic-assisted particle manipulation in complex fluid environments for biomedical and engineering applications

We are delighted to offer two new PhD positions (one experimental and one numerical) on “particle manipulation in complex fluid environments for biomedical and engineering applications” at Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - University of Strathclyde. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Chaparian, Dr M Oliveira, Dr J Liggat

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

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

PhD in Chemistry - Multiphoton-induced single-molecule fluorescence of amino acids

Candidates are invited to apply for a PhD position in the Magennis research group in the School of Chemistry, which is available to start from 1st October 2024. The PhD project will develop and apply state-of-the-art single-molecule fluorescence techniques to study novel fluorescent amino acids. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Magennis

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemistry

Functional Materials Discovery Using Artificial Intelligence

A fully funded PhD studentship (3 years) in computational chemistry (materials discovery) is open at the University of Strathclyde commencing October 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Nematiaram

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

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

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)

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

PhD in Chemistry - The development of kinetic models for phosgene synthesis over heterogeneous catalysts

Phosgene is an important intermediate used in the industrial manufacture of polyurethanes, polycarbonates, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is typically manufactured industrially via the gas phase reaction between carbon monoxide and chlorine over an activated carbon catalyst. Read more

Supervisor: Prof DL Lennon

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Mesoscopic calculations of polymer drag reduction

It is known that the addition of a small concentration of polymer chains in a turbulent boundary layer reduces significant turbulent drag in this boundary layer. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Kivotides

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

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

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

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)

SI-traceable atomic thermometry

Supervisors: Dr A Arnold, Prof E Riis

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

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

High Fidelity Entanglement in a trapped ion chain

Supervisors: Dr J Pritchard, Dr A Sinclair

Scaling up quantum technology systems based on laser cooled atoms or ions depends not only on chip-scale components for trapping, but also on accurate means for high-fidelity coherent control. Read more

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

Hybrid Polariton-Quantum Dot Platforms for Scalable On-Chip Quantum Information Processing

Supervisor: Dr K Lagoudakis

Scalability of systems for quantum hardware is of paramount importance for the creation of realistic quantum computers. Read more

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