Semiconductors PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 50 Semiconductors PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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

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Correlating Local Defects to Global Wafer Properties in Next Generation Semiconductor Platforms

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

Societal recognition of the criticality of semiconductor-technology arises from national initiatives, public debate around sovereign supply and the central role of the sector in delivering net zero. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Brydson, Prof A P Brown

Open Day(s) 6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Carrier transport modelling in group-IV SiGeSn quantum well semiconductor lasers

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

Large-scale optoelectronics integration is limited by inability of conventional group-IV semiconductors (silicon and germanium) to be efficient light emitters, because of their indirect bandgap. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Ikonic, Prof R Kelsall, Dr D Indjin

Open Day(s) 29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Unlocking Next-Generation Solar Cells: Integrating Novel Non-Fullerene Acceptors with Metal Halide Perovskites

University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy

Solar cells are a cornerstone of the pursuit of sustainable energy. To make solar power more efficient and affordable, we need new materials and innovative designs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Ramadan, Dr RO Oliver

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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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Spin-sensitive diagnosis of next-generation organic photovoltaic materials

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Organic semiconductors hold great promise for photovoltaics due to their ability to be processed cheaply at scale, and in lightweight and flexible modules. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bayliss

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

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New concepts and advanced materials for quantum nanophotonics

University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy

Research Group: Inorganic Semiconductors

After the discovery of two-dimensional (2D) atomically thin carbon crystal, graphene, a very large family of layered 2D “van der Waals materials” came to light, called after the van der Waals forces holding together their atomic planes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Tartakovskii

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

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Functional Materials Discovery Using Artificial Intelligence

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD studentship (3 years) in computational chemistry (materials discovery) is open at the University of Strathclyde commencing October 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Nematiaram

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

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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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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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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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We have 50 Semiconductors PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Semiconductors PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 50 Semiconductors PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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