Solid State Physics (dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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Simulating the dynamics of many body quantum systems with Graphical Processor Units (GPUs)

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Physics

For more than a century, statistical physics has proved a powerful framework for understanding the behavior of systems made of a large number of particles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Ithier

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

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PhD Studentship in the atomistic dynamics of mechanochemical reactivity

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Applications are sought for a fully funded 3.5-year PhD position in the group of Dr Adam Michalchuk in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham to start Oct. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Michalchuk

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

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Coupled heat transfer – stress – hydrogen diffusion modelling in cryogenic combustion systems for zero emission jet engines

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Transport, the UK’s biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions, presents a major obstacle to UK’s decarbonisation plans. To overcome it, we must develop new sustainable fuel technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CS Skamniotis, Dr DM Moxey, Dr C Gattinoni

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

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Polarised neutron spectroscopy for energy applications

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Physics

Neutron spectroscopy can provide deep insight into the physics underpinning technologies necessary for the transition to net-zero. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Goff, Dr D Voneshen

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

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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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Chiral Gravitons in Topological Quantum Matter: From Solid-State Materials to Quantum Computers

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Physics and Astronomy

A major open problem in modern physics is the table-top generation and detection of emergent particles analogous to gravitons. the elusive mediators of gravitational force in a quantum theory of gravity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Papic

28 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Controlling exotic magnetic order and frustration in 2D materials

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

Joint programme between the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) research nuclear reactor, Grenoble and the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M C Coak, Dr A Wildes

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

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Atomistic insight into the interactions of small molecules with PuO2 surfaces

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

The safe long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel is of paramount importance. Crucial to this is understanding the interactions between absorbed gases and water with the surfaces of PuO. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Skelton, Prof N Kaltsoyannis, Dr J Flitcroft

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

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CDT-QTE: Vibrational properties and strain in perovskite semiconductors

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Silvia Motti. Project description. This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Motti

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

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Photo-chemical adaptive integrated circuits for next generation neuromorphic computing

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

Neuromorphic computing, i.e., an approach to information processing inspired in basic morphology and working principles of the brain, is a rapidly growing area of research due to the availability of high-speed hardware and need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems across a wide range of applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Strain, Dr J Porte-Parera

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

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Superfluid Optomechanics towards the Quantum Regime

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Physics

Funded PhD programme in Quantum Science and Technology. The London Low Temperature Laboratory at Royal Holloway University of London is offering a 4-year PhD studentship in the field of experimental quantum optomechanics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Rojas

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

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Superfluid Optomechanics for Quantum Sensing Applications

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Physics

Funded PhD programme in Quantum Science and Technology. The London Low Temperature Laboratory at Royal Holloway University of London is offering a 4-year PhD studentship in the field of experimental quantum optomechanics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Rojas

Year round applications PhD Research Project 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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Advanced crystal-film engineering

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Jacob Mackenzie. Project description. Novel crystalline photonic devices offer exciting opportunities for creating efficient lasers and manipulating the properties of light. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J I MacKenzie

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

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We have 18 Solid State Physics (dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Solid State Physics (dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 Solid State Physics (dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Ultrafast Quantum Dynamics in Next-generation Energy Materials

Simulating the dynamics of many body quantum systems with Graphical Processor Units (GPUs)

PhD Studentship in the atomistic dynamics of mechanochemical reactivity

Coupled heat transfer – stress – hydrogen diffusion modelling in cryogenic combustion systems for zero emission jet engines

Polarised neutron spectroscopy for energy applications

Spin-sensitive diagnosis of next-generation organic photovoltaic materials

Chiral Gravitons in Topological Quantum Matter: From Solid-State Materials to Quantum Computers

Controlling exotic magnetic order and frustration in 2D materials

Atomistic insight into the interactions of small molecules with PuO2 surfaces

CDT-QTE: Vibrational properties and strain in perovskite semiconductors

Photo-chemical adaptive integrated circuits for next generation neuromorphic computing

Superfluid Optomechanics towards the Quantum Regime

Superfluid Optomechanics for Quantum Sensing Applications

Spin-based quantum sensing beyond magnetic fields

Advanced crystal-film engineering

We have 18 Solid State Physics (dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Solid State Physics (dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 Solid State Physics (dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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