Physics (functional) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 59 Physics (functional) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Discovery of Functional Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Applications using High-Throughput Synthesis

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This project will use high-throughput solid state synthesis methods developed in the group (Hampson 2023) to accelerate the discovery of new functional inorganic (oxide) materials for applications towards net zero technologies e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr T Manning

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

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Mechanistic understanding of the formation of squaric acid based functional organic multi-component materials

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

Are you interested in working in a large collaborative team towards advancing the understanding of how molecules interact during the crystallisation process?. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A R Pallipurath, Prof S Schroeder

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

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Functional Materials Discovery Using Artificial Intelligence

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemistry

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)

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Eigenvalues of functional difference operators associated to mirror curves

Loughborough University Department of Mathematical Sciences

Toric Calabi–Yau manifolds play an important role in mathematical physics. Their mirror manifolds can be described by algebraic curves and recently it was observed that quantisation of these curves leads to functional-difference operators. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LS Schimmer

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Computation-driven Design of Functional Materials

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science

The urgent demand for new technologies has greatly exceeded the capabilities of current materials research. In the past decades, computational modelling has been playing an increasingly important role in accelerating materials discovery and innovation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Q Zhu

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

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High-throughput discovery of new materials as functional coatings on glass for net-zero applications

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This studentship will develop and implement a high-throughput magnetron sputtering workflow for optoelectronic materials discovery as thin film coatings on glass. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr T Manning, Dr R Potter, Prof P R Chalker

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

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Fully-funded PhD position available in synthetic organometallic chemistry for functional materials at the Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London

Imperial College London Department of Chemistry

Start date. Oct 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Project summary. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Long

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

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PhD Students (f/m/d) for super-resolution microscopy-based investigations of the glycocalyx

Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light PhD Opportunities

The Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light research covers a wide range of topics, including nonlinear optics, quantum optics, nanophotonics, photonic crystal fibres, optomechanics, quantum technologies, biophysics, and links between physics and medicine. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LM Möckl

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

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Vapour Deposited Perovskites for High Performance Multi-Junction Photovoltaic Devices

King’s College London Department of Physics

Metal-halide perovskite based solar cells have now achieved a light to electricity conversion efficiency of 26.1%, making them the leading emerging thin-film solar cell material. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Patel

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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PhD in 3D-printed proprioceptive materials with integrated active feedback systems for real-time shape optimisation

University of Warwick WMG

This PhD research proposal aims to design, fabricate, and characterise proprioceptive materials integrated with active feedback systems for real-time shape optimisation in defence applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Isakov, Assoc Prof G Gibbons

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

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Electronic and Electrical Engineering: Fully Funded EPSRC DTP PhD Scholarship: Diamond NV quantum sensor

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

Subject areas: Quantum technology, Applied physics, Electronic science and technology. Project start date: . 1 October 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-September). Read more

Supervisor: Prof L.L Li

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

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Fully funded PhD scholarship in Next Generation of Optical Neuroimaging

University College London Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Duration of study. Full time - 4 years fixed term (1y MRes + 3y PhD). Starting date. September 2024. Application deadline. 24 May 2024 (interviews early June 2024). Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Tachtsidis

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

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Point Defect Characterization in Energy Materials

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Vacancy related point defects are of fundamental importance for a diverse range of energy materials, from fuel cell materials to fusion reactor wall materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D J Keeble

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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3-year PhD studentship: 3D printing of low dimensional materials for sensing - (ENG 1669)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship (3 years) within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Centre for Additive Manufacture

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

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Atomistic simulations of condensed matter under extreme conditions

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Morrison

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

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