Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
299 research degree projects
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Photonics and optoelectronics | Physics and astronomy
Programming photonic quantum chips using phase change materials
In this project, the student will develop new technologies for integrated quantum optical chips allowing programming and tuning of devices under different operating conditions and in particular for operation in a cryogenic environment. -
Engineering
CFD and data-driven modelling for Accurate Force and Acoustic Predictions
This project is dedicated to the creation of a comprehensive numerical framework, with the primary objective of comprehending and simulating unsteady boundary layers on dynamic geometries. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Generation after next fibre lasers for defence and security applications
This project will contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Next generation high power fibre lasers in the visible and ultraviolet wavelength bands
This project will investigate novel concepts for high power lasers operating in the visible and ultraviolet (UV) wavelength bands. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
High Energy Laser Beam Combination and Propagation of Tailored Beams
This project will contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security. -
Chemistry | Biological sciences
Disrupting oral biofilm formation & maturation: Covalently inhibiting glucan sucrases from Streptococci
This research will focus on oral biofilms and their effects on oral health. The project is highly multidisciplinary and will pioneer a novel approach to control the formation and maturation of biofilm within the oral microbiome, combining the latest chemical biology technique with microbiological methods. -
Chemistry
High precision time-resolved thrust measurement and Two-dimensional plasma plume diagnostics
This project offers a unique opportunity to develop a high precision time-resolved thrust balance and optical diagnostics to characterise the spatial distribution of plasma plume generated by a plasma thruster. -
Chemistry
Covalent inhibition of streptococcal glucan sucrases to disrupt oral biofilm development
This project will pioneer a novel chemical strategy to control the formation and maturation of biofilm in the oral microbiome using small molecules. -
Chemistry
Large-scale electrochemical DFT models of a PEM hydrogen fuel cell
Proton-exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cells are an emerging technology for environmentally sustainable transport and other carbon-neutral energy applications. A crucial component of these devices are the metallic catalyst nanoparticles which allow the chemical reactions to take place at fast rates. -
Electronics and computer science
AI Powered Personalized Virtual Heart Modelling
In this unique PhD project, we aim to develop advanced AI models for creating cardiac digital twins such as virtual heart models. We will employ the dataset (imaging, ECG, electronic medical records, etc) collected from the patients, to accurately modelling the anatomy and simulate the function of patients' diseased hearts. These models, coupled with machine learning techniques, contribute to the identification of crucial mechanistic relationships and features that offer insights into the trajectory of a patient's heart condition.