About the project
Optical Networks-on-Chip (ONoCs) offer an innovative solution for on-chip communication by integrating optical links to achieve high bandwidth, low latency, and superior energy efficiency. This project will focus on designing and developing energy-efficient, scalable ONoC architectures for next-generation flexible optical interconnects and high-performance computing systems.
The main research will focus on developing innovative solutions for energy-efficient Optical Networks-on-Chip (ONoC) systems to tackle the challenges faced by modern optical communication technologies. Silicon photonics (SiP) has become a crucial technology to overcome the limitations of traditional electrical interconnects in terms of bandwidth, latency, and energy efficiency. With the growing global demand for IP traffic, these challenges highlight the need for advanced communication systems. Your research will involve exploring advanced wavelength routing topologies and studying cutting-edge modulation techniques for devices.
You'll focus on the design and optimisation of key photonic devices such as grating couplers, Microring Resonators and Mach-Zehnder interferometers. In addition, you'll work on developing reconfigurable photonic Network-on-Chip circuits to enhance energy efficiency and overall system performance.
The project will prioritise achieving a balance between functionality, scalability, and energy consumption, with the goal of advancing energy-efficient ONoCs for next-generation flexible optical networks. This project is supported by C-PIC (CORNERSTONE-Photonics Innovation Centre), which will provide access to technical expertise and state-of-the-art chip fabrication facilities through the CORNERSTONE team.
The School of Optoelectronics (ORC) 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.
