Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
271 research degree projects
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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.
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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. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Topological materials for efficient light control
Topological photonics is a rising field of research that combines geometric ideas with optical physics. The topological states are robust against sharp corners, defects, and disorders. They then make excellent solutions for building low-loss optical devices in on-chip systems. This project will explore the engineering of topological states based on metamaterials or nanostructures, aiming to deliver recipes for building topological devices. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Spatiotemporal light fields
Recent discoveries of exotic forms of light, structured in space and in time, promise novel ways of transferring information, delivering energy, and even manipulating matter. The project will focus on the generation, light-matter interactions, and applications of spatiotemporally structured electromagnetic waves. -
Engineering
Advanced speech enhancement using Transformer networks
This PhD will develop new AI for clearer speech, focusing on helping those with hearing loss understand conversations better, especially in noisy places. The goal is to improve hearing aids and assistive tech using cutting-edge Transformer networks. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Next generation miniaturized optical sources
This PhD project aims to open new frontiers in nanophotonics by designing and fabricating a new class of miniaturized optical sources.