Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
291 research degree projects
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Electronics and computer science | Physics and astronomy | Engineering
Quantum reservoir computing via Nano-Opto-Electro-Mechanical (NOEM) coupled quantum oscillators
The aim of the project is to develop a novel platform technology for quantum reservoir computing, a promising approach for quantum neural networks where quantum information can be used as data in machine learning algorithms. -
Physics and astronomy
Hybrid semiconductor quantum dots for tunable single-photon emitters
Perovskite quantum dots show great potential for tunable light emitters. In particular, they can be employed as single-photon emitters, which are key building blocks for quantum communication networks. This project will study the fundamental photophysics behind photon emission of perovskite semiconductor nanoparticles and develop new platforms for quantum technologies. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Physics and astronomy
Detectors for topological quantum light
This project will develop detectors for topologically structured light at the few- and single-photon level, enabling applications in imaging, metrology, and telecommunications. -
Chemistry | Physics and astronomy
Optimal control design of matterwave interferometer laser pulses for inertial and magnetic sensing
Inhomogeneities degrade the performance of atom interferometers used for inertial and magnetic sensing. Optimal Control allows the design of laser pulse shapes that restore interferometer fidelity. This project will extend optimal control design beyond individual pulses to entire interferometer sequences and systems, and explore curious artefacts. -
Chemistry | Electronics and computer science
Algorithm development for molecular simulations on quantum computers
Dive into the fascinating world of quantum computing by developing new algorithms for molecular simulations and running your algorithms on actual quantum hardware. Your interest and background shapes the project with a focus on quantum chemistry inspired method development, algorithms enabling ultrafast dynamics, or error mitigation schemes. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Atom matterwave interferometry for inertial sensing
Atom interferometry uses laser light to split, steer and recombine atomic wavefunctions, and promises inertial and magnetic field sensors of exquisite sensitivity. Practical realization requires a combination of photonic and atomic physics with optimal control techniques borrowed from magnetic resonance. This project involves experimental construction, computational optimization, and field testing. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Advanced lasers for quantum enhanced microscopy
This project will explore and develop advanced photon entangled source to realize quantum enhanced microscopy imaging application. -
Chemistry | Electronics and computer science
Next-generation ultrahigh density spin electronic devices
The aim of this project is to utilise state-of-the-art 3D lithography in combination with state of the art electrodeposition to realise magnetic nanowires with controllable “flying” domain wall qubits, paving the way towards a quantum computer based upon spin textures in 3D magnetic nanowires. -
Electronics and computer science | Engineering
Entanglement of frequency-distinct superconducting qubits through spatiotemporal Josephson metasurfaces
This project studies nonreciprocal entanglement between frequency-distinct superconducting qubits, enabled by spatiotemporal superconducting metasurfaces. -
Electronics and computer science | Engineering
Continuous-variable quantum key distribution with 5G technology integration
The objective of this project is to integrate quantum communication into emerging wireless networks, paving the way for a global quantum network in time for 6G.