Physics (operations research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 Physics (operations research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Engaging, informative and innovative! Researching in a future-oriented environment in UNNC

At the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), we offer excellent learning and research infrastructure. We are proud of our superb faculty made up of world renowned educators and researchers. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) China PhD Programme

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Development of Perovskite-Based Solid Oxygen Carriers Towards Clean Air and Carbon Neutrality

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AS Scrimshire, Dr RJ Janani, Dr F Clegg, Dr DM Majumder

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

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UCL SECReT: The International Training Centre for Security and Crime Research Degrees

University College London UCL SECReT

UCL's Security Science Doctoral Research Training Centre (UCL SECReT) was founded in 2009 with support from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (ESRC) and an array of public and private sector organisations working in crime reduction security and law enforcement. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Modelling and Analysis Methods for Satellite Aerodynamics in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Operation of spacecraft in very low Earth orbits (VLEO), those below 450 km in altitude, is becoming more commonplace. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H. Crisp, Dr P Roberts

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

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Revolutionizing Laser Technology through Multicore Fibre Innovation

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Yongmin Jung and Dr Sijing Liang. Project description. Embark on a transformative journey at the forefront of laser technology with our ground-breaking PhD opportunity, titled “Revolutionizing laser technology through multicore fibre innovation”. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Jung

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

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Actuator PHM exploiting multi- physics digital twin and machine learning PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

To ensure safe and efficient operation, electric actuators should be controlled on a suitable operative environment, which includes temperature and pressure as well. Read more

Supervisor: Mr S Khan

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

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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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CDT-QTE: Nonreciprocal quantum metasurfaces for next generation telecommunication systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Sajjad Taravati, Dr Jize Yan. Project description: This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Taravati

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

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Atmospheric Neutrino Mixing Studies with the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO)

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

Neutrinos are the most abundant massive particle in the universe. Since their discovery, neutrinos played an important role in many areas of physics. Read more

Supervisors: Prof CA Andreopoulos, Prof XL Lu

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

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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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Ultra-long coherence time diamond nanoparticles

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Cardiff Diamond Foundry / Cardiff University is seeking an enthusiastic PhD student to study the properties of diamond nanoparticles and their application in quantum technologies (especially healthcare). Read more

Supervisors: Prof O Williams, Dr N Gunasekar

24 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Revealing Quasar Host Galaxies with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr. Manda Banerji. Project description. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is a ground-breaking astronomical facility due to start survey operations in 2024-25. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Banerji

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

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Machine learning for studying supernovae

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Physics

Supernovae are the explosive deaths of certain types of star at the ends of their lives. They play an important role in the Universe, being the key distributors of heavy elements. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JM Maund

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

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Foam improved oil recovery

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Typically in oil and gas production, only a small fraction of the oil present manages to flow out of an oil reservoir under the reservoir’s own pressure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Grassia

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

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CDT-QTE: Momentum-state quantum computer

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Tim Freegarde. Project description. This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Freegarde

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

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We have 18 Physics (operations research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Physics (operations research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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