
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