Semiconductors (self) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Flexible textile-based self-powered energy harvesting and storage system for smart wearable electronics

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Smart wearable electronics that are fabricated on fabrics or textile substrates are of importance for next-generation portable electronic device systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof O Williams

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

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Twisting light and nanostructures with quantum advantage in a cutting-edge laser lab

University of Bath Department of Physics

The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following PhD project under the supervision of Prof Ventsislav Valev in the Department of Physics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Valev

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

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

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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Bio-inspired Systems, Neuromorphic Hardware, Unconventional Computing

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Applicants are invited in one, or a combination of, the following areas. Bio-inspired Systems. Wonders in Nature, including our own brains, have fascinated scientists and en- gineers for decades if not centuries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Trefzer

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

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Fully funded 3-year PhD studentship in Emerging Photovoltaic Technologies

University College London Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Duration of study: Full time - 3 years fixed term. Starting date: Flexible, available from October 2024. Application deadline: 30th April 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof TJM Macdonald

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

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Understanding carrier dynamics in CuInZnS3 quantum dots toward high-performance indoor photovoltaics

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

CuInZnS3 quantum dots (CIZS QDs) is a non-toxic and phosphide free material which has a significant potential to be used in wearable PVs and indoor PVs [1,2]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W W Langbein, Dr B Hou

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

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Lattice Anchoring Mediated Colloidal Quantum Dot Passivated Perovskite Superlattice Toward High Ambient Tolerance Multiple-Junction Solar Cells

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

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Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof W W Langbein

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

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Hybrid Energy Harvester Based on Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells and Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Recent advances in energy harvesting using photovoltaic and triboelectric effects demonstrate outstanding performances of energy harvesters as power supplies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof P M Smowton

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

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Exciton dynamics in diamond and two-dimensional metal dichalcogenide enabled van der Waals heterostructures

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Two-dimensional (2D) materials offer a platform that allows the creation of heterostructures with a variety of properties. One- atom-thick crystals now comprise a large family of these materials, collectively covering a comprehensive range of features and numerous intrigue scientific challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof O Williams

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

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Active Colloidal-Quantum-Dot Light Emitting Devices: QD Laser and QD LEDs

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Realization of electrically pumped lighting and lasing with colloidal quantum dots will have a revolutionary impact on many disciplines including display, photonics, optical communication, chemical sensing, and medical diagnostics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof P M Smowton

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

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Chemistry / Physics: Fully Funded EPSRC DTP PhD Scholarship: Towards Organic Quantum Memristors

Swansea University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Funding providers: EPSRC Quantum Technologies DTP. Subject areas: Chemistry and Physics. Project start date: . Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Ryan

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

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Quantum GaN-O-Photonics

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

This project will develop quantum light sources operating at room temperature by using nanophotonics to deliver a practical quantum technology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Bennett, Dr JH Hadden, Dr GK Klemencic

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

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Development of advanced scintillation materials for next generation radiation dosimetry and health monitoring

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ionising radiation is a part and parcel of nuclear energy production, medical radiotherapy and radiography, space exploration and security screening. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Romanov, Dr A Baidak

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

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Photo-chemical adaptive integrated circuits for next generation neuromorphic computing

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

Neuromorphic computing, i.e., an approach to information processing inspired in basic morphology and working principles of the brain, is a rapidly growing area of research due to the availability of high-speed hardware and need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems across a wide range of applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Strain, Dr J Porte-Parera

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD in Engineering - Chip Scale Optical Frequency Combs

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

The James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) are seeking a highly motivated graduate to undertake an exciting 3.5-year PhD project entitled “Chip Scale Optical Frequency Combs”. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Sorel

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

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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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Heterogeneously Integrated Smart Tag for Autonomous Nanomaterial Sensing and Drug Delivery Monitoring (HIS-SAND)

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

The NHS's ambitious goal to reach net zero by 2040, with an 80% reduction target by 2028-2032, underscores the challenge of mitigating the carbon footprint in areas like patient monitoring and drug delivery. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CS Song, Prof M Thanou, Dr KX Xu

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

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Atomic Layer Deposition of Novel Nanolayer Materials for Solar Cells

Australian National University School of Engineering

Project Description. Solar photovoltaics (PV) has emerged as THE breakthrough technology which will underpin the coming clean energy transition and allow us to address the epochal challenge of climate change. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Black, Prof D Macdonald

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

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Novel electrocatalysts for green hydrogen by seawater electrolysis PhD

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

This research aims at discovery and development of novel iridium-free electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production by seawater electrolysis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Aria

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

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Solid polymer electrolytes for batteries and smart windows PhD

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

This research aims at development of solid polymer electrolytes for next-generation batteries and electrochromic smart windows. Batteries and smart windows are one of key technologies to improve energy efficiency and enable net-zero economies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Aria

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

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Sustainable active materials for next-generation lithium-free batteries PhD

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

This research aims at discovery and development of novel active materials for next-generation lithium-free batteries. Net-zero economies require high-capacity batteries to enable clean transportation and store renewable energy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Aria

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

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Funded PhD studentship in Semiconductor Epitaxy at the UK National Epitaxy Facility

University of Sheffield Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

The EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility has a funded PhD studentship available for research and development in the epitaxy of semiconductor materials and devices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Heffernan

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

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We have 22 Semiconductors (self) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Semiconductors (self) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 22 Semiconductors (self) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Flexible textile-based self-powered energy harvesting and storage system for smart wearable electronics

Twisting light and nanostructures with quantum advantage in a cutting-edge laser lab

Hybrid Technologies for Battery Thermal Management Using Smart Materials

Bio-inspired Systems, Neuromorphic Hardware, Unconventional Computing

Fully funded 3-year PhD studentship in Emerging Photovoltaic Technologies

Understanding carrier dynamics in CuInZnS3 quantum dots toward high-performance indoor photovoltaics

Lattice Anchoring Mediated Colloidal Quantum Dot Passivated Perovskite Superlattice Toward High Ambient Tolerance Multiple-Junction Solar Cells

Hybrid Energy Harvester Based on Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells and Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Exciton dynamics in diamond and two-dimensional metal dichalcogenide enabled van der Waals heterostructures

Active Colloidal-Quantum-Dot Light Emitting Devices: QD Laser and QD LEDs

Chemistry / Physics: Fully Funded EPSRC DTP PhD Scholarship: Towards Organic Quantum Memristors

Quantum GaN-O-Photonics

Development of advanced scintillation materials for next generation radiation dosimetry and health monitoring

Photo-chemical adaptive integrated circuits for next generation neuromorphic computing

PhD in Engineering - Chip Scale Optical Frequency Combs

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

Heterogeneously Integrated Smart Tag for Autonomous Nanomaterial Sensing and Drug Delivery Monitoring (HIS-SAND)

Atomic Layer Deposition of Novel Nanolayer Materials for Solar Cells

Novel electrocatalysts for green hydrogen by seawater electrolysis PhD

Solid polymer electrolytes for batteries and smart windows PhD

Sustainable active materials for next-generation lithium-free batteries PhD

Funded PhD studentship in Semiconductor Epitaxy at the UK National Epitaxy Facility

We have 22 Semiconductors (self) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Semiconductors (self) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 22 Semiconductors (self) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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