Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
Search PhD projects
271 research degree projects
-
Electronics and Computer Science | Photonics and optoelectronics
Novel Phase Change Materials for integrated photonics
The current increase in data generation is expected to reach unsustainable rates by the end of the decade. This has a strong impact on the environment and therefore new solutions are sought after. The project work is to build the most efficient components by developing the next generation of advanced materials to achieve sustainability in AI applications. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Physics and astronomy | Mathematical sciences
Hollow core optical fibres embedded with chalcogenide 2D materials
Hollow core anti-resonant fibres (ARFs) enable strong light-matter interaction through functional material deposition. This PhD project advances composite material ARF (CM-ARF) technology using 2D materials and chalcogenides for photonic applications, combining cleanroom fabrication, device characterization, and simulations—ideal for candidates with physics, materials, or engineering backgrounds. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Interfacing semiconductor quantum dots with alkali-atom-based quantum memories
The future Quantum Internet requires efficient devices that store and recall arbitrary quantum states of light. These devices, known as quantum memories, can synchronise entanglement operations between distant locations. This project focuses on the development of alkali-atom-based quantum memories and interfacing them with semiconductor quantum dot single photon sources. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Physics and astronomy
Integrated solid-state quantum memories for light
The future Quantum Internet requires efficient devices that store and recall arbitrary quantum states of light. These devices, known as quantum memories, can synchronise entanglement operations between distant locations. This project focuses on the development of novel quantum memory protocols within an integrated solid-state device. -
Electronics and Computer Science | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
On-chip quantum cryptography using two-dimensional materials
The objective of this PhD project is to develop an on-chip entangled photon source that can be integrated within a quantum cryptography system to enable ultimate security of digital communication based on the laws of quantum physics. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Integrated ultra-high-Q ring resonators
Integrated ring resonators are a key component in photonics and will be an enabling technology in several areas, including the stabilisation of atom trap clocks, rotation sensors and narrow-linewidth lasers. In conjunction with our partner, the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), you will develop ultra-high-Q, ring resonators, for rotation sensing and timing. -
Biological sciences | Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
High-performance ultrafast fibre lasers for biomedical applications
This project develops high-performance ultrafast fibre lasers using advanced mode-locking, pulse compression, and power scaling techniques. Targeting applications in multiphoton microscopy, it combines cutting-edge laser physics with biological imaging. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy | Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Fibre laser based mid infrared sources and their applications
This project focuses on developing high-power, short-pulse fibre lasers at near-infrared wavelengths and converting them to the mid-infrared using advanced nonlinear optics. It aims to create tunable and broadband laser sources with high spectral brightness, pushing the frontiers of mid-IR laser technology for scientific, industrial, and biomedical applications. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Ultra-stable Hollow core fibre photonics
This project will investigate how emerging new class of optical fibres, hollow-core fibres, can revolutionize highly-stable lasers and their applications including accurate time keeping, positioning, or study of Earth seismic activities. It will be carried out in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in London. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Integrated polysilicon photonics
This project seeks to develop a simple, low-cost laser materials processing procedure to fabricate high quality polysilicon photonic platforms that will ease issues associated with optoelectronic integration.