Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
454 research degree projects
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Chemistry
Hydrogel based chemosensors for detecting metal ion contamination in seawater
Colourimetric/fluorescent chemical sensors offer rapid and simple detection tools for chemical species including metal ions. This project examines the immobilization of supramolecular ion binders into hydrogels which provide a response to metal ions, forming a novel smartphone readable dipstick sensor for rapidly detecting the concentration of metals in seawater. -
Electronics and computer science
Intelligent biosensing systems for healthcare
This project aims to develop advanced technologies and systems that integrate biological sensors, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to monitor, diagnose, and manage health conditions and diseases. These systems are designed to provide real-time, accurate, and personalised information about a person's health status, allowing for timely interventions and better healthcare decision-making. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Next generation silicon photonic modulators
This project will focus on research into the next generation of optical data communication technology enabling key applications such as high-performance computing and artificial intelligence to thrive. -
Engineering | Electronics and computer science | Mathematical sciences | Physics and astronomy
Machine learning models for subgrid scales in turbulent reacting flows
This PhD project advances deep learning for turbulence modeling in combustion. Using CNNs and GANs, it tackles challenges in data demands and generalization. The goal is to develop predictive models for hydrogen-based and carbon-neutral fuels, guiding sustainable energy design. Key tasks include model optimization, integration, and Exascale scalability. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Shaping light at the nanoscale with dielectric nanoantennas
The scope of this project is to advance our knowledge in nanophotonics by designing and fabricating nanoantennas that allow full control of the scattered field at the nanoscale. Single nanoantennas with arbitrary shape as well as arrays of coupled nanoantennas will be designed, fabricated and tested. -
Engineering | Electronics and computer science
Decentralised and distributed active noise and vibration control
The main aim of this research project is to develop active noise and vibration control systems for large-scale industrial installations, that overcome challenges of practical system integration through intelligent algorithm design. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Electronics and computer science | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Wavelength-flexible, single-frequency fibre lasers
This project will initially focus on developing, demonstrating, and characterising fibre laser sources and will subsequently aim to utilise the developed technology in a range of application areas. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Electronics and computer science
Spatial effects in high-power fibre lasers and amplifiers
This project will exploit computer simulations to investigate the dynamics of the generation of light in such large, few-mode or multimode, optical fibres. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
AI directed laser synthesis, patterning and manufacture of 2D TMDC nanodevices
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted global interest for atomically thin next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices, opening up exciting opportunities for technological applications at the monolayer limit. Their extraordinary properties could revolutionise areas ranging from printed electronics to life sciences, imaging and quantum technologies to name just a few. However, the synthesis of these materials is often complex and capital intensive, relying mainly on vacuum based processing tools. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Picophotonics: the science of light-matter interactions at sub-atomic scale
This project will develop new concepts of optical imaging, metrology and device functionality at the atomic scale, leveraging recent advances in topology, the structuring of optical fields, metamaterials, and artificial intelligence.