About the project
Join a cutting-edge project developing silicon photonic integrated circuits for Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) light modulation. You will explore novel approaches to control visible light on-chip, contributing to future technologies in displays, sensing, and optical communications.
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are transforming how light is generated, manipulated, and detected on-chip, with applications in displays, communications, and emerging technologies. This PhD project focuses on developing PICs for RGB light engines with integrated light modulation capabilities.
The goal is to enable dynamic control of visible light across red, green, and blue wavelengths using compact and scalable platforms compatible with standard semiconductor fabrication processes.
Your role will involve designing and simulating PIC architectures that incorporate modulation mechanisms suitable for visible wavelengths. These designs will be fabricated using advanced cleanroom facilities and characterised using state-of-the-art optical testing equipment.
You will also explore integration strategies that enhance modulation performance while maintaining low optical loss and high spectral fidelity.
You will gain hands-on experience in photonic design, fabrication, and experimental characterisation, contributing to the development of next-generation visible-light photonic technologies.
Based at the University of Southampton’s Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), the project offers access to world-class facilities and a vibrant interdisciplinary research community. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated student to work at the forefront of integrated photonics and contribute to innovations in light-based technologies.
You will receive training in:
- photonic design and simulation (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL)
- cleanroom fabrication
- thin-film deposition
- optical characterisation
Additional training in scientific writing, presentation skills, and research project management will be provided through the Doctoral College and ORC workshops, supporting both academic and industry career pathways.
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.
