Computational Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Using Natural Language Processing and molecular simulations to build polymer databases

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD position in multiscale modelling of polymer composites is available in the group of Professor Carbone at the University of Manchester from October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Carbone

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

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Digital modelling of boiling heat transfer in water-cooled nuclear reactors

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Are you passionate about accelerating the adoption of low-carbon energy sources through groundbreaking research and pushing the boundaries of engineering?… Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Colombo

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

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Upscaling morphing in biological structures

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Continuum mechanics approaches have been used to model the mechanical behaviour of biological (and active) systems at length scales that are large enough. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M.T. Taffetani, Dr M Dias

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

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Physics-based Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

Project Details. Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a promising alternative for designing multi-material parts for complex geometries in engineering applications; especially in the biomedical sector. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Panwisawas

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

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High power laser development

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

This PhD project will contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security, and is co-funded by Qinetiq. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Corner

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

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Electromagnetic control schemes for the enhancement of plasma-driven water electrolysis

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SJ Doyle, Dr P Kechagiopoulos, Prof A Cuesta Ciscar

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

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Accelerating Micro-Reactor Development: Transforming Space and Earth Energy Systems

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

We're seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join our team in exploring optimal system configurations for achieving long-life, autonomous operation and high operating temperatures in micro-reactors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AP Peakman, Prof T Abram, Dr ON Negri, Prof BL Lindley

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

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Atomistic insight into the interactions of small molecules with PuO2 surfaces

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

The safe long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel is of paramount importance. Crucial to this is understanding the interactions between absorbed gases and water with the surfaces of PuO. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Skelton, Prof N Kaltsoyannis, Dr J Flitcroft

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

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Machine learning the dynamics of force-sensing proteins

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Mechanosensing proteins detect mechanical forces within cells and convert them into biochemical signals. Understanding the dynamic behaviour of these proteins under force is key for advancing our understanding of this process called mechanotransduction. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SB Bo, Dr RTR Tapia-Rojo, Prof C Lorenz

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

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Data Fusion of X-Ray Imaging with Magnetic Induction Tomography

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

Identifying materials within sealed containers is of interest to the UK’s continuing stewardship of nuclear material. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Holman, Dr M O'Toole

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

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CDT-QTE: Optical micro-resonator design for enhanced quantum processing

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Peter Horak, Dr James Gates. 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 P Horak

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

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CDT-QTE: Integrated photonics for ion-trap quantum computing

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Peter Horak, Dr James Gates. 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 P Horak

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

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CDT-QTE: Exploring Light-Matter Interaction for Quantum Materials Engineering

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof Simone De Liberato, Dr Erika Cortese . 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: Prof S De Liberato

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

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CDT-QTE: Mid-infrared photonics for room temperature quantum technologies

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Simone De Liberato. 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: Prof S De Liberatp

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

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PhD position in Time-bin ion-photon entanglement for scalable quantum computing

University of Sussex School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences

A fully funded, 3.5-year PhD position is available in the Ion Trap Cavity-QED and Molecular Physics (ITCM) Group in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Sussex. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Keller

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

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We have 147 Computational Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Computational Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 147 Computational Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Using Natural Language Processing and molecular simulations to build polymer databases

Digital modelling of boiling heat transfer in water-cooled nuclear reactors

Upscaling morphing in biological structures

Physics-based Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing

High power laser development

Electromagnetic control schemes for the enhancement of plasma-driven water electrolysis

Accelerating Micro-Reactor Development: Transforming Space and Earth Energy Systems

Atomistic insight into the interactions of small molecules with PuO2 surfaces

Machine learning the dynamics of force-sensing proteins

Data Fusion of X-Ray Imaging with Magnetic Induction Tomography

CDT-QTE: Optical micro-resonator design for enhanced quantum processing

CDT-QTE: Integrated photonics for ion-trap quantum computing

CDT-QTE: Exploring Light-Matter Interaction for Quantum Materials Engineering

CDT-QTE: Mid-infrared photonics for room temperature quantum technologies

PhD position in Time-bin ion-photon entanglement for scalable quantum computing

We have 147 Computational Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Computational Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 147 Computational Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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