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Electronics and Computer Science
Symmetry-restricted quantum parameterised circuit generative models
Recognising patterns in data to simulate their distributions is a machine learning task that can be enhanced by generating measurement samples from quantum states that are suitably prepared by parameterised quantum circuits. By exploiting symmetry properties, the project will build efficient quantum generative models that have a wide range of applications. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Low-loss mid-infrared microstructured optical fibers
Mid-infrared (MIR) optical fibers are critical for applications such as environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics and chemical sensing. This project aims to develop low-loss MIR microstructured optical fibers (MOFs) for efficient light transmission in MIR spectral region (2–20 µm). -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Electronics and Computer Science
Artificial intelligence techniques for illness detection by using MRI
Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) affects babies' brains during the childbirth due to shortages of oxygen. Using Artificial Intelligence techniques, HIE disease is diagnosed much earlier than two years which is the current normal practice in hospitals. As a result of HIE early detection, then early interventions can be applied to improve the babies health. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Low-noise fibre lasers for next-generation quantum systems
This project will pioneer ultra-stable, low-noise fibre lasers engineering for next-generation quantum technologies. By combining innovative cavity design, thermal control, and frequency stabilization, you'll develop compact, high-performance laser systems crucial for quantum sensing, secure communications, and advanced photonic computing platforms.