Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
450 research degree projects
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Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Energy efficient multicore fibre amplifier development for sustainable optical communications
This PhD project will focus on developing cutting-edge optical fibre amplifier technologies designed to reduce power use, lower the cost-per-bit, and enhance overall data capacity. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Photonics integrated circuits at 2-microns
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and innovative PhD student to push the boundaries of on-chip sources in the 2-micron wavelength window. -
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. -
Ocean and earth science
Acoustics, marine mammals and canyons: using underwater sound to monitor dynamic marine environments
Sound can be used to understand ocean biophony, geophony and anthropogenic processes and their interactions. This project will acquire novel passive acoustic datasets from a submarine canyon system. Machine learning techniques will be used to isolate and understand different components of the soundscape, with a particular focus on beaked whales. -
Electronics and computer science
Responsibility Modelling in Multiagent Systems
Explore the Future of Trustworthy Human-AI Systems. Are you passionate about advancing artificial intelligence with a strong focus on social impact? This PhD project on Responsibility Modelling in Multiagent Systems (MAS) will allow you to make an impactful contribution to the responsible and ethical development of autonomous systems. The goal is to explore how we can define and implement different forms of responsibility, like accountability, blameworthiness, and liability, within MAS. This enables AI agents to work in a way that aligns with social norms, ethical considerations, and regulatory guidelines. -
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.