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195 research degree projects
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Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Electronics and computer science
Therapeutic drug monitoring using silicon photonics circuits
In this project you will be working on the design and fabrication of silicon photonics circuits that operate in the mid-infrared wavelength region where the drugs have distinct absorption fingerprints. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Next generation UV-green photonic integrated circuits
We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate to join our research team for a project focused on developing photonic integrated circuits for UV-green wavelengths. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Programmable silicon photonic circuits
This project will focus on the development of reliable and efficient programmable photonic integrated circuits (PICs) on a silicon photonics platform. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Revolutionising specialty optical fibre fabrication with Machine Learning
This PhD project invites you to transform specialty fibre fabrication through the application of machine learning. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Advanced beam shaping for next-generation fibre lasers
Join our pioneering PHD project and be part of the future of laser technology. Fibre lasers are revolutionizing the field, providing unmatched stability without the need for moving parts or mirrors, making them an ideal solution for next-generation laser systems. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Energy efficient multicore fibre amplifier development for sustainable optical communications
This PhD project will focus on developing cutting-edge optical fibre amplifier technologies designed to reduce power use, lower the cost-per-bit, and enhance overall data capacity. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Photonics integrated circuits at 2-microns
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and innovative PhD student to push the boundaries of on-chip sources in the 2-micron wavelength window. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Advanced crystalline-photonics engineering
We’re looking for a passionate PhD student to join our team and push the boundaries of what’s possible with Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD). -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Engineering | Physics and astronomy
Compact high-power cryogenic lasers
Are you excited about the future of high-energy laser systems? Cryogenically cooled lasers are paving the way for next-gen high-power applications. We’re looking for a passionate PhD student to help us develop cutting-edge, compact “turn-key” solid-state lasers that operate in the visible and UV wavelength bands. -
Photonics and optoelectronics | Ocean and earth science | Physics and astronomy | Engineering
Advancing marine sensing with novel surface plasmon resonance techniques for ocean monitoring
This innovative project aims to advance marine sensing technologies by expanding the range of analytes and pollutants that can be detected using a novel surface plasmon resonance technique.