Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Slotted photonic crystal waveguides as a platform for surface enhanced Raman detection of hydrogen (AWE and University of St Andrews)

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Project Description. The detection of hydrogen gas is important in many industries (petrochemical, civil nuclear, transport etc) due to its highly flammable nature. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W N MacPherson, Prof A Di Falco

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Coherent Beam Combination of Diode Lasers for Future High-Power Laser Systems

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

There is an increasing demand for high brightness laser diodes in advanced laser systems, with potential applications including free-space-communications, LiDAR imaging and laser pumping. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Thomson, Dr IT Thomson

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

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Numerical Modelling of Pulsed Injection Protocols for Subsurface Energy and CO2 Storage

University of Strathclyde

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Project Overview. The subsurface holds enormous potential for climate resilience and carbon reduction. Applications such as CO. 2. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Minto, Dr J Roberts

1 October 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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STM-induced electronic and structural excitations of fullerenes

University of St Andrews

School of Chemistry

Applications are invited for a talented and motivated PhD candidate to join our team at the University of St Andrews (Scotland, UK) working towards the understanding and development of multi-position molecular switches based on individual endohedral fullerene molecules and building on recent results with Li@C. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Schaub

31 July 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Neutron Diffraction Studies of Inorganic Microcrystals

University of Edinburgh

School of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Professor J. P. Attfield, University of Edinburgh, School of Chemistry, and is co-supervised by Dr Pascal Manuel, UKRI STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J P Attfield

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

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Multi-Scale Mechanics of Biological Composites: Insights from Advanced X-ray Nanotomography

University of Edinburgh

School of Chemistry

Project Summary. Biological composite materials, such as bone, are three-dimensional, hierarchically structured inorganic-organic composites. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Nudelman

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

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Combined high-pressure spectroscopy and crystallography of spatially isolated chromophores in metal-organic frameworks

University of Edinburgh

School of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available in the groups of Prof Anita Jones and Dr Claire Hobday, University of Edinburgh; School of Chemistry;. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Jones

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

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Atomistic and Coarse-Grained Simulations of Polymer Composites

University of Edinburgh

School of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Professor Philip J. Camp, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh (http://www.molsim.chem.ed.ac.uk) and with co-supervision from Professor Ken Lewtas, The Falcon Project, and Visiting Professor at the University of Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Camp

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

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PhD in Electrical Engineering - Advancing Sustainable Semiconductor Packaging: Eco-Friendly Materials, Life Cycle Assessment and Manufacturing Innovations

University of Glasgow

College of Science and Engineering

Start date. 01 September 2025. The School of Engineering of the University of Glasgow is seeking a highly motivated graduate to undertake an exciting 3.5-year PhD project entitled “ Advancing Sustainable Semiconductor Packaging. Read more

Supervisors: Prof JK Kettle, Prof H Heidari

31 July 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Low-Cost Non-Invasive Cerebral Blood Flow Sensing using Speckle Contrast for Stroke Assessment

University of Strathclyde

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Summary. This PhD project aims to design, develop, and optimize a low-cost, non-invasive cerebral blood flow (CBF) sensing system based on diffuse speckle contrast [Wang et al., NeuroImage 298, 120793, 2024] for the assessment of stroke. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Li

30 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Designing surfaces to control nucleation in pharmaceutical crystallisation

University of Strathclyde

Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Crystallisation is widely used for purification of chemicals and pharmaceuticals and for making advanced materials for catalysis, separations and sensing applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Sefcik, Dr K Johnston

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

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Practical Space-Time Limits of Quantum Applications.

Heriot-Watt University

Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

One PhD position (UK applicants only) is available in the newly formed group of Asst. Prof. Simon Milz at the Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS) at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Milz

28 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD in Physics and Astronomy: Electron Tracking Detector for the Electron Ion Collider

University of Glasgow

College of Science and Engineering

Start date. 01 October 2025. We are seeking a technical minded PhD candidate to join our research team, focussing on the development of an exciting, cutting edge electron tracking detector for the future Electron Ion Collider (EIC). . Read more

Supervisors: Dr DS Sokhan, Dr SG Gardner

30 June 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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High Power Density Converter Topologies for Pulsed Power Applications

University of Strathclyde

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Are you passionate about developing novel research and keen to shape the future of power systems and power electronics for energy transfer technologies and pulsed power applications? We are recruiting a motivated PhD candidate to undertake an exciting project within the EPSRC Energy Transfer Technologies Doctoral Training Hub. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Ahmed, Prof G Burt

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Advance diversity techniques for underwater optical communication and sensing (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

The emergence of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), combined with the expansion of underwater infrastructure has led to a huge opportunity for underwater optical communication and sensing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W N MacPherson, Dr SR Rajbhandari

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 115 Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

We have 115 Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Slotted photonic crystal waveguides as a platform for surface enhanced Raman detection of hydrogen (AWE and University of St Andrews)

Coherent Beam Combination of Diode Lasers for Future High-Power Laser Systems

Numerical Modelling of Pulsed Injection Protocols for Subsurface Energy and CO2 Storage

STM-induced electronic and structural excitations of fullerenes

Neutron Diffraction Studies of Inorganic Microcrystals

Multi-Scale Mechanics of Biological Composites: Insights from Advanced X-ray Nanotomography

Combined high-pressure spectroscopy and crystallography of spatially isolated chromophores in metal-organic frameworks

Atomistic and Coarse-Grained Simulations of Polymer Composites

PhD in Electrical Engineering - Advancing Sustainable Semiconductor Packaging: Eco-Friendly Materials, Life Cycle Assessment and Manufacturing Innovations

Low-Cost Non-Invasive Cerebral Blood Flow Sensing using Speckle Contrast for Stroke Assessment

Designing surfaces to control nucleation in pharmaceutical crystallisation

Practical Space-Time Limits of Quantum Applications.

PhD in Physics and Astronomy: Electron Tracking Detector for the Electron Ion Collider

High Power Density Converter Topologies for Pulsed Power Applications

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Advance diversity techniques for underwater optical communication and sensing (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

We have 115 Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

We have 115 Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Slotted photonic crystal waveguides as a platform for surface enhanced Raman detection of hydrogen (AWE and University of St Andrews)

Coherent Beam Combination of Diode Lasers for Future High-Power Laser Systems

Numerical Modelling of Pulsed Injection Protocols for Subsurface Energy and CO2 Storage

STM-induced electronic and structural excitations of fullerenes

Neutron Diffraction Studies of Inorganic Microcrystals

Multi-Scale Mechanics of Biological Composites: Insights from Advanced X-ray Nanotomography

Combined high-pressure spectroscopy and crystallography of spatially isolated chromophores in metal-organic frameworks

Atomistic and Coarse-Grained Simulations of Polymer Composites

PhD in Electrical Engineering - Advancing Sustainable Semiconductor Packaging: Eco-Friendly Materials, Life Cycle Assessment and Manufacturing Innovations

Low-Cost Non-Invasive Cerebral Blood Flow Sensing using Speckle Contrast for Stroke Assessment

Designing surfaces to control nucleation in pharmaceutical crystallisation

Practical Space-Time Limits of Quantum Applications.

PhD in Physics and Astronomy: Electron Tracking Detector for the Electron Ion Collider

High Power Density Converter Topologies for Pulsed Power Applications

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Advance diversity techniques for underwater optical communication and sensing (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

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