Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
In this PhD studentship, the candidate will further develop this novel composite material ARF (CM-ARF) technology, spanning the multidisciplinary remit between cleanroom based, 2D materials fibre integration technology for the highly innovative CM-ARF platform, with applications in active photon management and light processing functions.
In this project, you will investigate the key microorganisms enabling the breakdown of toxic and recalcitrant organic compounds and develop an effective bioaugmentation approach to manipulate the microbial community to enhance the biological removal of micropollutants.
In this project, we will extend our high-fidelity multidisciplinary design optimisation (MDO) framework for the design of Boundary Layer Ingestion (BLI) fans. The proposed MDO is based on adjoint aero structural optimisation, augmented with machine learning, considering complex aero structural behaviour affected by BLI-distorted aero loads.
The project focusses on development of new metal complexes for radiofluorination for potential applications as next generation medical imaging agents via positron emission tomography (PET) – an important and widely used medical imaging technique used in hospitals and clinics for detection of diseases such as cancers.
This project will explore novel topological transport based on metamaterial or nanostructure design, aiming to deliver recipes for building topological optical devices.Topological photonics is a rising field of research that implements topological ideas with optical materials. Such topological materials support unidirectional or defect-immune electromagnetic wave propagation, which is favoured by future photonic technologies.
The University is expanding its PhD research in the area of Quantum Technology Engineering. In addition to the research project outlined below you will receive substantial training in scientific, technical, and commercial skills.
In this PHD project we aim to provide insights into the potential large-scale deployment of Quantum Secure Direct Communication technology in real-life scenarios.
Are you interested in the development of offshore wind energy and have a passion for geotechnical engineering? This PhD position is for you. This project is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy infrastructure while deepening your expertise in geotechnical engineering.
The University is expanding its PhD research in the area of medical data analysis. We aim to implement machine learning to analyse atomic force microscopy nanoindentation data towards automated diagnosis of cancer biopsies. In addition to the research project outlined below you will receive substantial training in scientific, technical, and commercial skills.
You will join the UK-funded Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Supergen Hub project, which aims to advance ORE to meet net zero by 2050. You will be part of the geotechnical team and will contribute to research that streamlines and optimises offshore wind developments.