Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
247 research degree projects
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Electronics and computer science
Biomedical control systems
Developing effective, inexpensive systems for stroke rehabilitation is an urgent, worldwide problem. This project will develop rehabilitation systems that use functional electrical stimulation (FES) to artificially activate muscles via surface electrodes placed on the skin. You will design the controllers and test them with patients in collaboration with physiotherapists and clinicians. -
Electronics and computer science
Large Language Model event extraction for habitat and environmental impact
Event extraction using deep-learning based Large Language Models (LLMs) for Natural Language Processing (NLP) of social media posts focussing on environmental impact events such as pollution, wildfires and flooding. During this project you will collaborate with the world renowed at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Kew Gardens). -
Electronics and computer science | Photonics and optoelectronics
Nanodevices for next-generation memory and neuromorphic computing applications
This PhD project involves developing nanoscale optoelectronic devices for next-generation memory and neuromorphic computing. You will explore advanced materials and nanopatterning techniques to create flexible, brain-inspired devices that emulate neural networks, enabling AI in wearables. -
Electronics and computer science | Photonics and optoelectronics
Polyoxometalate memories for low-power AI hardware
This PhD project focuses on using polyoxometalates (POMs) to develop next-generation nanoscale devices for memory and neuromorphic computing. Leveraging POMs' unique electronic properties, you will design and optimise devices for high stability, energy efficiency, and scalability. Applications include AI hardware and energy-efficient, real-time processing for edge devices. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Wideband fibre optical parametric amplifiers for space division multiplexing technology
This project aims at developing a novel idea of fibre optical multimode parametric amplification where four-wave-mixing between different fibre modes is exploited to amplify several modes in a wide bandwidth covering the main telecom windows (C+L bands). This is done through the design of novel optical fibres having special refractive-index profile. -
Engineering
Ab Initio modelling and control of turbulent flows
This PhD project will use Resolvent Analysis (RA) to tackle turbulent flow modelling without the need for expensive, scale-resolving simulations. By developing algorithms that dynamically balance RA structures, the project aims to synthesize an approximate turbulent velocity field, enabling detailed yet computationally efficient analysis of complex flows. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Chemistry
Advancing respiratory care at the bedside using machine learning assisted on-chip vibrational spectroscopy
This project is focused on transforming respiratory care at the bedside to develop a user-friendly, palmtop spectrometer that brings rapid bedside biomarker diagnosis within easy reach for clinicians. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Chemistry
2D material enhanced photonic integrated circuits based quantum sensing for point-of-Care diagnostics and environmental monitoring
This project focuses on developing a cutting-edge quantum sensing platform based on Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and 2D materials such as Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDCs) for ultra-sensitive point-of-care diagnostics and environmental monitoring. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Chemistry | Physics and astronomy
Hollow core fibre development for next generation fusion energy solutions
Fusion reactors, which promise a nearly limitless and clean energy source, require innovative solutions to overcome some of the world’s most significant scientific and engineering challenges. One critical hurdle is the integration of fibre sensors that can withstand ultra-high radiation and extreme temperatures. In this project, you can contribute to the development of sustainable fusion energy, helping to overcome a key challenge for our society and creating a green future for our world. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Physics and astronomy
Optical levitation in hollow core fibres
This project will explore the radiation pressure of laser light, to levitate, guide and accelerate particles within novel hollow core fibres (HCFs), targeting both fundamental studies and new applications such as radiation sensing and hypervelocity particle acceleration.