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255 research degree projects
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Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Advanced crystalline-photonics engineering
We’re looking for a passionate PhD student to join our team and push the boundaries of what’s possible with Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD). -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Compact high-power cryogenic lasers
Are you excited about the future of high-energy laser systems? Cryogenically cooled lasers are paving the way for next-gen high-power applications. We’re looking for a passionate PhD student to help us develop cutting-edge, compact “turn-key” solid-state lasers that operate in the visible and UV wavelength bands. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Ocean and earth science | Physics and astronomy | Engineering
Advancing marine sensing with novel surface plasmon resonance techniques for ocean monitoring
This innovative project aims to advance marine sensing technologies by expanding the range of analytes and pollutants that can be detected using a novel surface plasmon resonance technique. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Ocean and earth science | Physics and astronomy
Next generation of Lab-on-Chip (LOC) ocean sensors
This innovative project will enable the miniaturization of Lab-on-Chip (LOC) systems, making them compatible with smaller, more compact Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for real-time, in situ environmental monitoring. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Chemistry | Physics and astronomy
Ultrabroadband solutions for intra data-centre comms
The aim of this project is to provide a solution for intra data centre communications which is sustainable, and uses minimal power. -
Biological sciences | Engineering
Removal of emerging micropollutants from wastewater in biofilm reactors
Emerging micropollutants, including pharmaceutical residues, personal care products, and industrial chemicals, contaminate global water sources and pose health risks. This project will identify key microorganisms capable of breaking down toxic, persistent organic compounds and develop an effective biofilm with specialized strains to enhance micropollutant removal in bioreactors. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Physics and astronomy | Ocean and earth science
Essential Ocean Variables detection using microfibre devices
The Optoelectronic Research Centre (ORC) is offering a fully funded PhD position focused on developing the next generation of Lab-on-Chip (LOC) ocean sensors using femtosecond laser writing technology. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Advancing the next generation of optical communications
This is a predominantly experimental project that makes use of the strong facilities of the telecommunication systems laboratory of the ORC. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Silicon devices for nonlinear photonics and applications
This research project will follow the development of silicon devices fabricated both from conventional planar waveguides on-chip as well as those based on an emerging platform that incorporates semiconductor materials directly into the cores of optical fibres. -
Engineering | Psychology
Auditory perception of object properties
This project will investigate how humans perceive object properties and their environment through sound, focusing on single impact sounds. The project will explore implications for audio-visual integration, gamification, speech perception, and auditory scene analysis. It will also examine the fundamental mechanisms of auditory perception and how we interpret simple sounds to understand our surroundings.