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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Imaging quantum light-matter interactions at the scale of single atoms

University of Birmingham

School of Physics and Astronomy

Taking static images with atomic resolution has been possible for nearly 50 years, using the scanning tunnelling microscope (STM), which exploits quantum tunnelling between a sharp tip and a sample to build up images. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Tom Siday

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

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Quantum-limited holographic sensing of nanoparticles in plasma CVD of quantum devices

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Solid state device fabrication underpinning semiconductor and quantum technology [1] relies heavily on etching and deposition techniques based on plasma chemical vapour deposition (CVD) [2,3]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W W Langbein, Prof P Borri

31 May 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of two-micron fibre lasers for processing of organic materials

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Professor Andy Clarkson, Dr Jacob Mackenzie and Dr Richard Svejkar. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Clarkson

31 August 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship in Optical and Ultrasonic Medical Imaging Instrumentation –Photoacoustic Imaging Systems for Atherosclerosis to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes

University of Birmingham

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Join our team of researchers developing innovative medical imaging technology in the Birmingham Photoacoustic Group, jointly affiliated with the University of Birmingham’s Engineering and Medical Colleges. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JA Guggenheim

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

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Liquid crystals for augmented reality and virtual reality technologies

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Physics and Astronomy

Liquid crystals are a remarkable class of soft materials that combine properties of conventional crystals and liquids. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Nagaraj, Prof H Gleeson, Dr R Mandle, Prof G Love

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

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PhD Studentship in Optical and Ultrasonic Medical Imaging Instrumentation – Photoacoustic Wavefront Shaping for Sending Lasers Deep into the Body

University of Birmingham

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Join our team of researchers developing innovative medical optical and ultrasonic imaging technology in the Birmingham Photoacoustic Group, jointly affiliated with the University of Birmingham’s Engineering and Medical Colleges. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JA Guggenheim

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

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PhD Studentship in “Optimising air to air optical communications links”

Durham University

Department of Physics

Free space optical communications are increasingly important for high volume data transfer between satellites and ground stations. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof A Reeves

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

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PhD Studentship with Industrial placement in Nanophotonics and Metamaterials: Design and Fabrication of Infrared Metasurfaces

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof. Otto Muskens and Dr Kai Sun. The project will explore the design and fabrication of optical metasurfaces for infrared applications using state of the art cleanroom nanofabrication and nanophotonics experiments. Read more

Supervisor: Prof O L Muskens

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

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High-bandwidth quantum sensors for navigation applications

University of Birmingham

School of Physics and Astronomy

Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their exceptional stability and precision. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YH Lien

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

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Miniature optical frequency references for quantum sensors in dynamical environments

University of Birmingham

School of Physics and Astronomy

Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their huge potential in numerous real-world applications, including navigation, geo-survey, and biomedical imaging. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YH Lien

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

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Quantum light at atomic scale to see the invisible

University of Birmingham

School of Physics and Astronomy

A PhD studentship is available at the intersection of quantum optics, nanophotonics, plasmonics and molecular spectroscopy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr . Chikkaraddy

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

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Simulation-based Quantum Machine Learning for Advancing AI

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD opportunity in the exciting and rapidly growing field of simulation-based quantum machine learning to shape the future of AI and quantum computing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Liang

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

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Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger

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

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We have 231 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 231 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

University of Liverpool

Swansea University

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

Imaging quantum light-matter interactions at the scale of single atoms

Quantum-limited holographic sensing of nanoparticles in plasma CVD of quantum devices

Development of two-micron fibre lasers for processing of organic materials

PhD Studentship in Optical and Ultrasonic Medical Imaging Instrumentation –Photoacoustic Imaging Systems for Atherosclerosis to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes

Liquid crystals for augmented reality and virtual reality technologies

PhD Studentship in Optical and Ultrasonic Medical Imaging Instrumentation – Photoacoustic Wavefront Shaping for Sending Lasers Deep into the Body

PhD Studentship in “Optimising air to air optical communications links”

PhD Studentship with Industrial placement in Nanophotonics and Metamaterials: Design and Fabrication of Infrared Metasurfaces

High-bandwidth quantum sensors for navigation applications

Miniature optical frequency references for quantum sensors in dynamical environments

Quantum light at atomic scale to see the invisible

Simulation-based Quantum Machine Learning for Advancing AI

Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

We have 231 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 231 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

University of Liverpool

Swansea University

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

Imaging quantum light-matter interactions at the scale of single atoms

Quantum-limited holographic sensing of nanoparticles in plasma CVD of quantum devices

Development of two-micron fibre lasers for processing of organic materials

PhD Studentship in Optical and Ultrasonic Medical Imaging Instrumentation –Photoacoustic Imaging Systems for Atherosclerosis to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes

Liquid crystals for augmented reality and virtual reality technologies

PhD Studentship in Optical and Ultrasonic Medical Imaging Instrumentation – Photoacoustic Wavefront Shaping for Sending Lasers Deep into the Body

PhD Studentship in “Optimising air to air optical communications links”

PhD Studentship with Industrial placement in Nanophotonics and Metamaterials: Design and Fabrication of Infrared Metasurfaces

High-bandwidth quantum sensors for navigation applications

Miniature optical frequency references for quantum sensors in dynamical environments

Quantum light at atomic scale to see the invisible

Simulation-based Quantum Machine Learning for Advancing AI

Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

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