Institute of PhotonicsResearch opportunities

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

Research programmes

Available PhD projects commencing October 2022 

• Quantum properties of integrated frequency combs for applications in computing, communications and sensing
• Development of compact remote gas detection devices using chip-scale deep ultra-violet emitting diodes and single photon detectors
• High-speed spatially multiplexed single photon emitter arrays
• Quantum photonic integrated circuits operating at cryogenic temperatures
• Microlasers based rare-earth-doped and semiconductor nanocrystal lasers for photonic applications
• Advanced optical wireless communications based on Deep-ultraviolet micro-LEDs

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