PhD Projects

The PhD project descriptions listed below are provided to give applicants a flavour of what research study is available. Applications are made to and students registered with the associated School detailed at the beginning of each description. Unless otherwise stated, funding may be available but is not guaranteed, until an application form has been submitted and a formal offer made in writing by the relevant School.


PhD STUDENTSHIPS CONFIRMED
Time and frequency domain analytics for distributed optical sensor networks - This industrially funded project will run for up to 3.5 years and the selected student will receive an enhanced stipend. STUDENTSHIP confirmed
Ultrasonic weld inspection for nuclear applications (NE69) - supervised by Dr Patricia Scully (School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science) and Prof Tony Peyton (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering), and Drs Ian Cooper and Miles Weston of TWI Technology Centre (Wales) 4-year EngD STUDENTSHIP confirmed
Development of terahertz quantum cascade laser based high frequency electronic systems - supervised by Dr Subhasish Chakraborty (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering) STUDENTSHIP confirmed
NOWNANO DTC studentships - supervised by various supervisors (School of Chemistry) STUDENTSHIPS confirmed (UK applicants or EU with 3 years residency only)
Ultra-stable optical timing distribution for accelerator applications - supervised by Dr Darren Graham (School of Physics and Astronomy). STUDENTSHIP confirmed.
Developing next-generation solar cells - exploiting THz probes of charge dynamics in nanoparticles - supervised by Dr. Darren Graham and Prof. Wendy Flavell (School of Physics and Astronomy) POSITION FILLED
Fabricating solid-state lighting - An EPSRC project - supervised by Prof. Phil Dawson (School of Physics and Astronomy). STUDENTSHIP confirmed.


Other PhD Projects for Entry 2012/13
Imaging the architecture and dynamics of endosomes: the gateways to the cell - supervised by Prof Viki Allan, Prof Phil Woodman, (Faculty of Life Sciences), Dr Thomas Waigh and Dr Mark Dickinson (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Multiple exciton generation in nanoparticles for next generation solar cells - supervised by Dr David Binks (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Terahertz quantum cascade lasers with photonic functionality - supervised by Dr Subhasish Chakraborty (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Photonics with terahertz quantum cascade lasers - supervised by Dr Subhasish Chakraborty (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Biosensors for measuring metabolites in interstitial fluid - supervised by Dr Mark Dickinson (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Laser tweezers - supervised by Dr Mark Dickinson (School of Physics and Astronomy)
The study of themoregulation in neo-tropical tree frogs - supervised by Dr Mark Dickinson (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Optical coherence tomography - supervised by Dr Mark Dickinson (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Surface properties of quantum dots for next generation solar cells - supervised by Professor Wendy Flavell (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Understanding novel solid state photovoltaic cells - supervised by Professor Wendy Flavell (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Ultrafast measurements of charge transport in nanoparticles for solar nanocells - supervised by Professor Wendy Flavell (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Spintronics with semiconductors - supervised by Professor Elaine Seddon Contact: Professor Wendy Flavell (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Developing ultrafast light source synchronisation techniques - supervised by Dr Darren Graham (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Understanding nature's exploitation of quantum mechanics - supervised by Dr Darren Graham (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Optical spectroscopy and electron microscopy of integrated silicon light sources - supervised by Prof Matthew Halsall (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Integration of graphene into silicon photonics - supervised by Prof Matthew Halsall (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering) and Dr Ian Kinloch (School of Materials)
A new ultra-cold electron source for high resolution diffraction studies and for injection into free electron lasers - supervised by Prof Andrew Murray (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Cold atoms - their generation and use in atomic physics - supervised by Prof Andrew Murray (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Electron impact ionization from atoms and molecules - supervised by Prof Andrew Murray (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Chemical sensing using polymer optical fibres - supervised by Dr Patricia Scully (School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science)
Femtosecond laser structuring of polymers for optical devices - supervised by Dr Patricia Scully (School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science)
3-D metallic structures in diffused ion exchange glasses - electronics and materials-optical materials - supervised by Dr Patricia Scully (School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science) and Dr Med Benyezzar (The Photon Science Institute)
Polymer optical fibre in textiles for smart sensing applications - smart textile materials - supervised by Dr Patricia Scully (School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science) with Prof Krikor Ozanyan (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Nanoscale cell-on-a-chip: optically interrogated micro-fluidic chip for evaluation of live immobilised prostate cancer cells - supervised by Dr Patricia Scully with Prof Peter Fielden and Dr Peter Gardner (School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science)
Optical sensors to measure hydrogen gas concentration in humid environments - hydrogen energy production - supervised by Dr Patricia Scully (School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science)
Developing technology to understand physiological processes of ageing leading to frailty - supervised by Dr Patricia Scully (School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science), Prof Krikor Ozanyan (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering), and Dr Christine Brown Wilson (School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work)
Ultra-fast nanodevices for energy harvesting - supervised by Prof Aimin Song (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Biomolecule adsorption at metal oxide surfaces- understanding adsorption, reactivity and charge transfer - supervised by Dr Andrew Thomas (School of Physics and Astronomy)
The biomaterial-biomolecule interface: developing fundamental understanding of interactions between biological and solid inorganic materials - supervised by Dr Andrew Thomas (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Organic molecule adsorption at metal oxide surfaces for photovoltaic and biosensor applications - supervised by Dr Andrew Thomas (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Remote sensing measurements of the atmospheric boundary layer - supervised by: Prof Geraint Vaughan (School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences)
Super-resolution fluorescence microscopy of cancer cells - supervised by: Drs Thomas A Waigh and Mark Dickinson (School of Physics and Astronomy), and Prof Viki Allan (Faculty of Life Sciences)
The Spatial Distribution of Transport Networks in Live Cells - supervised Dr. Thomas A. Waigh (Biological Physics, School of Physics and Astronomy), Prof. V. Allan and Prof. Philip Woodman (Life Sciences)
Coherent X-ray imaging for soft matter and biology - supervised by Dr. T. A. Waigh (Biological Physics, School of Physics and Astronomy) and Prof. C.Rau (Diamond Light Source, Oxford)
Microrheology and cell imaging to determine traction forces and matrix responses in soft biomaterials - supervised by Dr Francesco Cellesi (School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences) and Dr Thomas Waigh (School of Physics and Astronomy)

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