Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
288 research degree projects
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Electronics and Computer Science
Scalable and explainable time-series machine learning
This project advances time-series machine learning, including classification, clustering, and regression, by scaling and extending state-of-the-art methods, designing novel deep and ensemble models that exploit temporal structure, and improving usability and explainability. Research is driven by real-world case studies and delivered via the open-source aeon toolkit, with extensive international collaboration. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Grating waveguide structures for high-power lasers
Novel dispersive photonic devices are opening up incredible possibilities for efficient lasers and light manipulation. We’re looking for a passionate PhD student to join a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action doctoral training network and push the boundaries of what’s possible with nanofabrication technology. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Dielectric all-crystalline grating waveguide reflectors
Novel crystalline photonic devices are opening up incredible possibilities for efficient lasers and light manipulation. We’re looking for a passionate PhD student to join a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action doctoral training network and push the boundaries of what’s possible with pulsed laser deposition. -
Physics and astronomy
Starfire: simulating thermonuclear ignition on neutron stars
This project investigates thermonuclear (Type I) X-ray bursts on neutron stars through numerical simulations of flame spreading and ignition. You'll model burst dynamics, compare results with observations, and explore broader applications of the code to stellar flame propagation and exoplanetary atmospheres, developing strong computational and programming expertise. -
Engineering | Mathematical sciences | Physics and astronomy
The fluid mechanics of plastic pollutants and other particle-fluid interactions
Consider a major global environmental issue. Perhaps you thought about ocean plastic pollution, air pollution, or sea level rise leading to coastal erosion. In this project, you will contribute to this goal through experimental, theoretical, numerical, or combined approaches, depending on your skills and interests. -
Physics and astronomy | Electronics and Computer Science
Hunting for Black Holes
This PhD project will lead the next-generation search for black holes in the Galaxy. Weave together state-of-the-art observational and theoretical evidence on understanding how these cosmic monsters are born and evolve. -
Electronics and Computer Science | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Event-based computing for real-time computer vision systems
This PhD project develops ultra-low power, DVS-free computer vision hardware by creating event-based chips using nanofabrication. The work spans chip building, signal encoding, and real-world system demonstration, aiming to replace costly DVS cameras and enable fast, efficient AI image processing with conventional cameras. Techniques include lithography, circuit simulation, and FPGA implementation. -
Engineering
Transport infrastructure procurement models to support carbon reduction
This project seeks to develop sustainable procurement in transportation infrastructure. Research is crucial in this area to craft models which integrate often conflicting policy goals, such as environmental, social, fiscal, and economic, into procurement policy and frameworks. Part of this project will focus on identifying best practice from other jurisdictions. -
Electronics and Computer Science
Biometric recognition systems with artificial intelligence techniques
Machine learning as well as deep learning techniques are employed in this project to design novel biometric recognition systems. Biometrics included in this type of study are: Face, Face profile, Ear, Iris, Gait, Palmprint, Fingerprint and body shape. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
A new frontier in distributed temperature sensing in hollow-core fibres
Imagine measuring temperature along 200 km of optical fibre with unprecedented precision, even in extreme environments. This project pioneers Rayleigh-based distributed temperature sensing in hollow-core fibres, enabling breakthroughs in monitoring subsea cables, wind farms, and nuclear systems, while combining simulation, experimentation, and cutting-edge optical technologies.