University of York Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 26 University of York Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Advancing the frontier of plasma enabled semiconductor manufacturing: laser-spectroscopy measurements and simulations of non-equilibrium molecular plasmas

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Semiconductor technologies are foundational to our experience of the modern world. without them computers, mobile phones and cutting-edge medical breakthroughs simply would not exist. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Dedrick, Dr E Wagenaars

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Altermagnetism. A new phase for Spin

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Recently, there have been observations in which phenomena typical of ferromagnets are accompanied by order that would normally be associated with antiferromagnets: Altermagnetism. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Cavill

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

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In Situ Multimodal Imaging of Crystallisation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

This project will use advanced electron and X-ray microscopy in situ liquid cell techniques to gain new insights into the mineralisation process of biomimetic model systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Kroger

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

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Plasma-based gas conversion into value-added chemicals

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Plasmas are promising technology for the conversion of gases such as CO2, CH4 or N2 into more valuable ones, e.g. CO (starting material for alcohols and hydrocarbons), H2 (clean fuel applications) and NH3 (fertilisers). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Wagenaars

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

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Controlling plasma chemistry of cold atmospheric-pressure air plasmas

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Plasma technologies already form a key part of many of today’s multi-billion pound industries such as the nanoscale fabrication of microprocessors, production of solar cells and the deposition of advanced functional coatings. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Wagenaars

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

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Full-duplex underwater acoustic systems

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Acoustic signal transmission is the only feasible technology for long-range (>10-100m) underwater communication, navigation and sonar systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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Machine learning in underwater acoustic communication modems

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Machine learning is an approach that is useful when a practical optimisation problem is difficult to describe precisely. This approach has found multiple applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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High-frequency underwater acoustic communication for image transmission.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Communication using acoustic waves is the main underwater communication technology, since electro-magnetic waves quickly attenuate underwater. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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Sonars for precise underwater autonomous vehicle (AUV) navigation.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

There is a great interest in underwater autonomous vehicles (AUVs) and currently many companies develop AUVs for multiple applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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High data rate adaptive underwater acoustic networks

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The ocean plays a key role in supporting all living organisms on our planet, yet the vast majority of the ocean remains unmapped and unobserved. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Zakharov

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

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Hybrid Technologies for Battery Thermal Management Using Smart Materials

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with many advantages such as high specific energy, long cycle life, wide range of operating temperature, and low self-discharge rates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nasr Esfahani

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

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We have 26 University of York Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of York Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 26 University of York Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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