Solid State Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 116 Solid State Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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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Spin-based quantum sensing beyond magnetic fields

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Quantum sensing with optically addressable electronic spins in the solid state holds great potential to push the limits of conventional sensing methods. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bayliss

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

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PhD in Spin-mechanical coupling towards quantum sensing

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Local mechanical deformation has profound impacts in a range of areas. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Bayliss, Prof MV Vassalli

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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Next generation single-photon avalanche diode for emerging quantum technology applications

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

We are seeing the second quantum revolution, bringing quantum theory out of the lab. The advantage of quantum theory is opening a huge range of application in many sectors such as environment, data security, telecommunication, defence and aerospace etc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr XY YI, Prof G Buller

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

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(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Light- and Pressure-Controllable Magnets

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

This project tackles the complex interplay between light, pressure and magnetism, which lies at the heart of modern materials science, through the exploration of light- and pressure-responsive molecular magnets. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Skelton, Prof S Ohkoshi

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Novel 2D-crystals for the hydrogen economy

The University of Manchester Department of Physics and Astronomy

Graphene represents a conceptually new and large class of materials that are one or a just few atoms thick. These materials are completely impermeable to all gases at ambient conditions, but, unexpectedly, some are highly permeable to protons, nuclei of hydrogen atoms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lozada Hidalgo , Prof A Geim

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

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2D magnetic materials: probing magneto-electronic coupling

University of Warwick Department of Physics

2D magnets are an exciting area of research for exploring fundamental magnetic phenomena and with the potential for new electronic and optoelectronic functionalities [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Prof NW Wilson

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

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Microbial Induced Electrochemistry at the Local Site and Single Cell Level

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC) is a serious economic problem with an estimate worldwide cost of $113 Bn every year. MIC impacts a very wide range of industries, from power plants to construction, and even the health of humans with implants or protheses. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Raval, Dr A Vezzoli

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

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Developing Large Arrays of Superconducting Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors for Future Astronomy Instrumentation

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

The Cardiff Astronomy Instrumentation Group (AIG) is one of the world leaders in Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detector (MKID) development. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Doyle, Dr P Barry

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

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Ultrafast Quantum Dynamics in Next-generation Energy Materials

University of Warwick Department of Chemistry

Start date. October 2024 (some flexibility). Duration. 3.5 years. Deadline. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the post is filled. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Pandya

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

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PhD in Chemistry - Amorphous Aggregates and Non-Classical Crystal Nucleation

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

You are invited to apply for a fully funded 3.5 year PhD position in the School of Chemistry, available to start on 1 October 2024 in the Ultrafast/slow Chemical Physics group at the University of Glasgow (https://www.wijnne.com/), with the aim to understand the role of amorphous structures in crystal nucleation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Wynne

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

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Measurement and Simulation of Laser-Metal Interactions

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Metal components subject to high energy laser and directed energy beams can suffer catastrophic failure. Understanding and predicting the interactions between lasers and metallic structures is thus critical to protecting people and equipment. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Robson

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

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Advanced Information Storage

University of Liverpool Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Digital information can be stored in different types of devices depending on the use and how frequently the data need to be accessed. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W Liu

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

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Multimodal imaging and its applications

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Chen

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

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We have 116 Solid State Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Solid State Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 116 Solid State Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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