Physics PhD Research Projects for UK Students

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Towards a compact, low-cost microscope based on coherent diffractive imaging for inspecting optical waveguides and photonic integrated circuits (Fraunhofer and University of Glasgow)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Coherent diffractive imaging (CDI) is a microscopy technique for producing high-resolution images of a sample without the need for expensive objective lenses. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof A Harvey

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

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Funded PhD / MSc in Advanced Electron Microscopy

University of Victoria Physics and Astronomy

Electron microscopy is vital for many of todays advanced technologies and for the advancement our understanding of the nano- and micro-world, from biological systems to advanced materials and for the semiconductor devices that are vital to our communication and computational systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Blackburn

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

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Adhesion of Radiation Cured Coil Coatings

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

Dating back over 150 years, Beckers is a true pioneer in providing unique, high-quality solutions that answer coating needs across many sectors. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J F Watts, Dr MLA Laure Abel

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

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University of Sussex PhD Studentship on the DUNE Neutrino Experiment

University of Sussex School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/epp/. Applications are invited from talented, and creative students for a PhD place in Experimental Particle Physics, to join the Sussex group working on the DUNE experiment under the supervision of Prof Simon Peeters and Dr Kate Shaw. Read more

Supervisor: Prof SJM Peeters

24 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Experimental reactive fluid mechanics for aerospace applications

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal Department of Mechanical Engineering

From the sustained effort to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for transportation, new research challenges emerge in reactive fluid mechanics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Robert

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

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Picometre Surface Nanoscale Axial Photonics

Aston University College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Applications are invited for a Postgraduate studentship, supported by Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies to be undertaken within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Sumetsky

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of ceramic thermal and environmental barrier coatings for high temperature applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Research Group: Coatings and Ceramics

Ceramic coatings are vital in high-temperature applications, especially in aero-engines and the power generation industry. These coatings increase the engine’s operating temperature to improve efficiency and reduce the engine’s environmental impact. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Xiao

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

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Platinum Self Powered Neutron Detectors

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The research project, a collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Sizewell C, will investigate the technical feasibility of using Platinum based Self Powered Neutron Detectors. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Boston, Dr D Joss

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

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Structural modifications in aged PuO2

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

This study aims at understanding radiation induced modifications in fluorite derived oxides that mimic the morphology, crystallography, phase stability similar to PuO. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Patel

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

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Long-term corrosion in fluoride salts for the development of molten salt nuclear reactor

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

This project will, aim to address issues related to molten salt corrosion of steel through unique large-scale tests mimicking reactor pressure-temperature. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Patel

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

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Science and Engineering: Fully Funded Swansea University and KLA PhD Scholarship: Metrology and Process Integration for defect mapping of next generation semiconductor materials and devices

Swansea University School of Mathematics and Computer Science

Funding providers: Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering and KLA. Subject areas: Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Physics . Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Jennings

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Science and Engineering: Fully Funded Swansea University and KLA PhD Scholarship: Metrology and Process Integration for defect mapping of next generation semiconductor materials and devices

Swansea University School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Funding providers: Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering and KLA. Subject areas: Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Physics . Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Jennings

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigation into the challenges and scenarios faced in decommissioning

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

Construction of PWR’s at Sizewell C is considered critical for the energy security and future of energy supply in the UK. All new power plants require estimation of decommissioning and waste management costs to be included. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Boston, Dr D Joss

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

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Development of RF MEMS for 6G communication

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Kees de Groot & Harold Chong. Project description. Applications are invited for this prestigious 3.5-year Industrial PhD studentship to work on an exciting collaboration between Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton and Analog Devices Inc. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K De Groot

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

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PhD Studentship - On demand entangled photons for quantum optics

Newcastle University School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics

Award summary . 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). . Overview . Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Healy

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 644 Physics PhD Research Projects for UK Students

Physics PhD Research Projects for UK Students

We have 644 Physics PhD Research Projects for UK Students

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Towards a compact, low-cost microscope based on coherent diffractive imaging for inspecting optical waveguides and photonic integrated circuits (Fraunhofer and University of Glasgow)

Funded PhD / MSc in Advanced Electron Microscopy

Adhesion of Radiation Cured Coil Coatings

University of Sussex PhD Studentship on the DUNE Neutrino Experiment

Experimental reactive fluid mechanics for aerospace applications

Picometre Surface Nanoscale Axial Photonics

Development of ceramic thermal and environmental barrier coatings for high temperature applications

Platinum Self Powered Neutron Detectors

Structural modifications in aged PuO2

Long-term corrosion in fluoride salts for the development of molten salt nuclear reactor

Science and Engineering: Fully Funded Swansea University and KLA PhD Scholarship: Metrology and Process Integration for defect mapping of next generation semiconductor materials and devices

Science and Engineering: Fully Funded Swansea University and KLA PhD Scholarship: Metrology and Process Integration for defect mapping of next generation semiconductor materials and devices

Investigation into the challenges and scenarios faced in decommissioning

Development of RF MEMS for 6G communication

PhD Studentship - On demand entangled photons for quantum optics

We have 644 Physics PhD Research Projects for UK Students

Physics PhD Research Projects for UK Students

We have 644 Physics PhD Research Projects for UK Students

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