We have 1,063 physical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Laser Rangefinders are a key element of modern sensor systems and can range up to 20km with an accuracy of less than 1m. Thales UK produced the first in-service laser rangefinder in 1965, just a few years after the invention of the laser, and have been designing and manufacturing laser systems ever since. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof G Buller, Dr A McCarthy

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Beam steering systems for remote sensing applications (Fraunhofer and Heriot-Watt University)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

This project seeks to investigate novel beam steering techniques for use in remote sensing applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof R Thomson

31 May 2024 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: Prof D Reid, Dr SR Rajbhandari

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - uLED-based lab-on-chip platform (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Detection and identification of various analytes is crucial in applications spanning through bio-medicine, defence and security, environmental monitoring and various others. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr N Laurand

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

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A framework for museums participatory design in virtual reality assisted by AI

University of the West of Scotland Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences

Do you have a passion for museums and emerging technologies? Are you driven to make a difference in local communities?. This PhD Studentship offers a unique opportunity to bridge the digital divide facing Small and Medium Museums (SMMs). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Gilardi, Prof K Kosmala, Prof K Dahal

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

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Particle properties by design

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This interdisciplinary project presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious scientist or engineer to work across the boundaries of chemistry, physics and engineering, with opportunities to develop a broad portfolio of skills. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A R Pallipurath

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

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Edge intelligence for Internet of Things

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Computing

Edge intelligence for the Internet of Things (IoT) presents a revolutionary solution to the limitations of existing approaches to data processing and decision-making. Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Zhang, Prof J Xu

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

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PhD Studentship in “Multi-scale mathematical models to predict prostate cancer progression and treatment response.” (2024)

University of Sussex School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences

PhD studentship in the Groups of “Mathematics Applied to Biology” and “Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing” at the University of Sussex (UK), with the collaboration of the “Group of Numerical Methods in Engineering” at the University of A Coruña (Spain). Read more

Supervisor: Dr MC Cerasuolo

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Image capture and multimodal AI for interactive radiology assistance (Canon Medical and University of Edinburgh)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

The EngD is an alternative to a traditional PhD aimed at students wanting a career in industry. Students spend about 75% of their time working directly with a company in addition to receiving advanced-level training from a broad portfolio of technical and business courses. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof S.A. Tsaftaris

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

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Elucidating the fate of iron and copper based nanofertilizer in soil-plant system using isotope labelling and synchrotron techniques

Queen Mary University of London School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Nanotechnology is a rapidly advancing enabling technology with the potential to revolutionize modern life. More recently, the application of nanotechnology in agriculture has garnered significant attention due to its high potential to facilitate sustainable agriculture and enhance food security. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Zhang

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

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Integrating Spontaneous and Coherent Raman Scattering to Advance Analytical Capability

University of Exeter College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Supervisors. Professor Julian Moger, University of Exeter. Dr Ben Gardner, University of Exeter. Location. Physics and Astronomy, Streatham Campus, Exeter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Moger, Dr B Gardner

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

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PhD Studentship in the numerical analysis of PDEs on surfaces with applications to biomembranes

University of Sussex School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences

This is a project in the broad area of applied and numerical analysis for geometrical partial differential equations with applications to cell biology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr PH Herbert

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project 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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PhD Studentship in Planetary/Interstellar Chemistry

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemistry

The School of Chemistry is offering a PhD studentship, funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), in the general areas of planetary and interstellar chemistry. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Heard, Prof J Plane, Prof D Marsh

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

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Towards digital evaluation of patient-specific wrist repair

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

A funded PhD is available to develop patient-specific evaluation of custom wrist repairs, in collaboration with industry partner Attenborough Medical. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Mengoni, Dr S Williams

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

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We have 1,063 physical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 1,063 physical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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