Optical Physics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

We have 31 Optical Physics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

Airborne Quantum Key Distribution and Free Space Optical Communications.

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure encryption key sharing protocol that addresses potential vulnerabilities in encryption key sharing and encrypted data storage. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Donaldson

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

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Ultra-high speed integrated optical beam steering.

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Integrated optic (IO) devices manipulate light waves in a manner similar to the way integrated electronic devices manipulate electrons. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Thomson, Dr A Maccarone, Dr R Donaldson

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

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Revolutionary ultrathin optical devices for imaging

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

Flat optics have revolutionized design concepts in photonics, providing a compact platform to develop unusual ultrathin optical devices with multiple functionalities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Chen

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/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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Practical Quantum Communications

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

About the project. This co-funded studentship with Rhea Activity Space (RSA) is to explore areas of practical quantum communications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Donaldson

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

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Nonlinear optics in time-varying dielectric media

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

This theoretical Project aims to study the generation of a new type of light waves emitted by materials the refractive index of which varies periodically and non-periodically in time. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Biancalana

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

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A study of Sensing and Wireless Communications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

This project is to investigate novel techniques for sensing and achieving efficient wireless communication. To fulfil the needs of future communication networks, the study will explore both the optical and radio frequencies for simultaneous sensing and wireless communications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W. Popoola

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

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Single-photon systems for environmental sensing

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

This project aims to investigate the use of novel single-photon detectors for remote environmental sensing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RT Tobin, Prof G Buller

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

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Development of a miniature fibre-optic Raman probe for biomedical applications.

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Raman spectroscopy is a vibrational spectroscopy technique that enables the label-free identification and classification of materials, including biological materials such as live tissues. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Thomson, Dr CR Ross

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

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Underwater single-photon depth imaging

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

This PhD project aims to investigate novel single-photon detector arrays for underwater single-photon depth imaging. The successful candidate will investigate different single-photon technologies to obtain three-dimensional images in several underwater environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Maccarone

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Ophthalmic imaging with time and spectral resolution (Occuity Ltd and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

The project aims to develop a data processing analysis pipeline for retinal imaging ophthalmoscopes with spectral and time-resolved measurement capabilities, to detect signatures of severe diseases from ophthalmic data. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr D Li

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Remote, range-resolved ultra-violet Raman spectroscopy for safety in hydrogen fuel and nuclear industries (Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

The detection and monitoring of substances at range is extremely important to several industrial production and safety processes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr D Li

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

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Laboratory-based physical emulation of long path atmospheric turbulence for imaging sensors (Thales and University of Glasgow)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Advanced imaging systems, operating in the visible and thermal infrared bands, are critical for a wide range of defence and security applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof M P J Lavery

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

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Multiplexed fluorescent biosensors to profile infectious diseases (Bio-Techne and University of Edinburgh)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

We will build a novel sensing toolbox alongside suitable analytical tools to image biomarkers of cell function in real time. We will prepare a new platform of multiplexed photonic biosensors that will be able to image pathogens (bacteria, virus) in infection models of increasing complexity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof M Vendrell

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Sychronizable laser pulse sources for multi-photon imaging applications (Coherent and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Multi-photon excitation is a well-established tool for three-dimensional imaging that is now widely used in life sciences, particularly in the field of neuroscience. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof K Mathieson

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

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We have 31 Optical Physics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

Optical Physics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

We have 31 Optical Physics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

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