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195 research degree projects
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Photonics and optoelectronics
Next generation miniaturized optical sources
This PhD project aims to open new frontiers in nanophotonics by designing and fabricating a new class of miniaturized optical sources. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Interaction of light and sound in emerging hollow core optical fibres
This project aims to study how light propagating in the hollow-core fibres interacts with vibrations and sound waves. -
Physics and astronomy
Exploring the impact of misalignment on the appearance of black holes
Black holes grow by accreting material through a disc which is bright across the EM spectrum. There is good theoretical and observational evidence that the accretion disc will likely be misaligned with the spin axis of the black hole although this is presently hard to pin down due to a lack of models which deal with such an effect. -
Engineering
Flow and noise control using non-equilibrium turbulent boundary layers
The aim of this research project is to investigate how airfoil self-noise is generated through the interaction between an airfoil blade and the turbulent boundary layers that form over it, and how these structures can be manipulated for flow and noise control. -
Engineering
AI-assisted robust aero-engine structural analysis due to fan blade-off
Robust design is crucial for ensuring the durability and reliability of aerospace components throughout their entire life cycle, given the variations that arise from geometry, material properties, and loads during long-term operation. -
Electronics and computer science
Machine Learning to Build Trustworthy Robot Swarms
This project focuses on advancing the trustworthiness and usability of multi-robot systems, particularly in the context of swarm robotics. -
Electronics and computer science
Replacing Si with 2D materials by developing the technique to dope them
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team to develop a novel technique to dope transition metal dichalcogenides and investigate their commercial potential by working with our industrial partners, Intel, Graphenea and Grolltex. -
Electronics and computer science | Biological sciences
Rapid diagnostics for antimicrobial resistance
This PhD project will develop a new sensor technology to diagnose bacterial infections rapidly. -
Chemistry
Bioinspired total synthesis of complex natural products
This project will involve the total synthesis of stereochemically complex natural products using new methods inspired by biosynthesis. The synthetic work will have potential applications in medicinal chemistry, the elucidation of biosynthetic pathways, and the structural assignment of natural products. -
Electronics and computer science | Engineering
Skill acquisition in lifelong robot learning with large language models
This project explores how Large Language Models (LLMs) enhance lifelong robot learning by incrementally acquiring and refining visuomotor skills. It investigates leveraging textual and spatio-temporal data to improve skill adaptation while addressing challenges in continual learning. The methods will be tested in household environments for real-world, open-ended robotic learning scenarios.