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272 research degree projects
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Photonics and optoelectronics | Mathematical sciences | Physics and astronomy | Engineering | Electronics and Computer Science
On-chip topological photonics
This project will be designing and building topological photonic crystals on silicon chips, aiming to promote important applications such as optical imaging, sensing, and computing. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Mathematical sciences | Physics and astronomy | Engineering
Non-Hermitian topological physics
This project will be focusing on the research on non-Hermitian topological physics. Frontier research topics of exceptional point/surfaces, non-Hermitian skin effect, and catastrophe theory will be pursued. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Mathematical sciences | Physics and astronomy | Engineering
Topological photonic quasicrystals
This project will explore the use of photonic quasicrystals in building higher-dimensional topological phases. The research covers the mathematical framework development, photonic quasicrystals design, energy band calculation, sample fabrication, and experimental characterization. -
Electronics and Computer Science | Engineering | Mathematical sciences
Distributed signal processing and filtering algorithms
How can networks of sensors work collectively in contested environments? This project develops distributed signal processing and filtering algorithms enabling autonomous systems to fuse information reliably under uncertainty and communication constraints. Working with DSTL, you will design principled, scalable methods for next-generation defence sensing and decision-support systems. -
Electronics and Computer Science
Redefining in-network computing for compute-native 6G networks
6G networks will be compute-native, evolving from packet-forwarding infrastructures into distributed in-network computing platforms. This project seeks to extend the limits of in-network computing by redefining what computation can be performed within the network data path, and how such capabilities can be coordinated across edge and core networks. -
Engineering
Development of a physiologically relevant artificial environment for the simulation of dental erosion
This project will design and validate an artificial oral environment for the physiological simulation and mechanistic study of enamel loss through erosion, abrasion and a synergistic combination of both. -
Engineering
Acoustic array and physics-informed AI for hydrogen leak detection and localisation
This project aims to merge state-of-the-art acoustics, physics-based modelling, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to advance hydrogen leak detection in complex environments. It drives innovation at the intersection of applied mathematics, physics, machine learning, and clean energy. -
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Engineering
Developing and evaluating molecular precursors for the growth of functional metal chalcogenide materials
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) are layered semiconductors with tunable bandgaps. They are emerging as key candidates for next-generation semiconductor technologies, including ultra-low power nano-transistors, neuromorphic computing architectures, photonic and quantum devices. This project, at the coordination chemistry and materials interface, involves preparation of new precursors for depositing TMDC thin films. -
Physics and astronomy
Quantum technologies for GNSS-denied navigation: a quantum inertial navigation sensor simulator
Quantum sensors may permit long-range navigation when satellite systems cannot be used. This project will develop a quantum inertial sensor simulator, built around experimentally validated computational models, to provide real-time simulated data from actual motions, so that navigation engineers can explore quantum integration ahead of real quantum device availability. -
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Synthesis of doped metal mixed anion thin films for transparent conductor applications
This project investigates the synthesis of mixed anion thin films for transparent conductor applications. The project will involve the use of a range of thin film deposition techniques, including aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition.