Institute of Photonics Research opportunities

We offer many different opportunities for postgraduate study and research in photonics. 

Research programmes

Available PhD/EngD projects 

• High-speed spatially multiplexed single photon emitter arrays
• Large-scale photonic-eletronic integration for next generation neuromorphic computing systems
• Neuromorphic photonic spiking processing systems for light-enabled AI
• Lasers for quantum-enabled position, navigation, and timing technologies
• Novel laser sources for deep-UV application
• Novel laser designs to exploit low-cost-per-Watt pumping of Ti:sapphire for application in sensing, imaging, and precise timing technologies
• Micro-LED transceivers for AI-enabled digital high-value manufacturing

Engineering Doctorate Centres

The Institute of Photonics currently supervises projects from three Engineering Doctorate Centres:

• Industrial Doctorate Centre in Optics and Photonics Technologies - is an innovative scheme where the student is based within a company while undertaking their training
• Centre for Doctoral Training in Medical Devices - providing engineers and physical scientists with full research training in medical devices and related technologies
• Centre for Doctoral Training in Diamond Science and Technology