About the project
The project will explore the design and fabrication of metasurface-based optical components using advanced full-wafer fabrication tools available in the University of Southampton cleanrooms and use advanced nanophotonics laboratories for testing.
The aim is to push the boundaries of metaoptics technology and enable new functions going beyond conventional refractive optics.
Metaoptics, the application of metasurface concepts in imaging and data processing, is a rapidly growing field with applications in 3D imaging, VR/AR, holography. Our team has been at the forefront of the field of metaoptics demonstrating real-world performance in infrared imaging.
The scope of this PhD is to advance the fundamental physics and technology of metasurfaces to enable new functionalities beyond traditional optics. We are working with a variety of partners and the project offers unique opportunities for developing industry links.
During this PhD project you will make use of cutting edge nanofabrication facilities at the University of Southampton, enabling fabrication of ultra-precise nanostructures over full (200 mm) wafer scale. You will engage with advanced research laboratories and will develop a range of optical experimental techniques to study in depth the properties of novel metaoptics devices. Results will be presented at international conferences and published in leading journals.
Applications are invited for a postgraduate researcher to join this new activity taking place in the Quantum, Light and Matter group at the University of Southampton.
During the PhD research you will receive training and will develop strong expertise in fabrication of devices using one of the leading research cleanroom facilities in the UK. You will learn how to design metaoptics both using commercial and custom-built (e.g. deep learning) software.
The School of Physics & Astronomy is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
