Current research degree projects
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
Explore our current postgraduate research degree and PhD opportunities.
The project focusses on development of new metal complexes for radiofluorination for potential applications as next generation medical imaging agents via positron emission tomography (PET) – an important and widely used medical imaging technique used in hospitals and clinics for detection of diseases such as cancers.
This project will explore novel topological transport based on metamaterial or nanostructure design, aiming to deliver recipes for building topological optical devices.Topological photonics is a rising field of research that implements topological ideas with optical materials. Such topological materials support unidirectional or defect-immune electromagnetic wave propagation, which is favoured by future photonic technologies.
The University is expanding its PhD research in the area of Quantum Technology Engineering. In addition to the research project outlined below you will receive substantial training in scientific, technical, and commercial skills.
In this PHD project we aim to provide insights into the potential large-scale deployment of Quantum Secure Direct Communication technology in real-life scenarios.
Are you interested in the development of offshore wind energy and have a passion for geotechnical engineering? This PhD position is for you. This project is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy infrastructure while deepening your expertise in geotechnical engineering.
The University is expanding its PhD research in the area of medical data analysis. We aim to implement machine learning to analyse atomic force microscopy nanoindentation data towards automated diagnosis of cancer biopsies. In addition to the research project outlined below you will receive substantial training in scientific, technical, and commercial skills.
You will join the UK-funded Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Supergen Hub project, which aims to advance ORE to meet net zero by 2050. You will be part of the geotechnical team and will contribute to research that streamlines and optimises offshore wind developments.
Interest in more complex dynamics of space trajectories beyond perturbed Keplerian dynamics is rapidly growing. In cislunar space Moon, Earth, and spacecraft form a three-body problem already exhibiting a rich set of dynamical features. In high-fidelity modelling with realistic perturbations dynamics become even more complex. In this project you will apply Machine Learning techniques to the data to extract the essential information contained within these trajectories.
Are you keen on conducting research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, deep learning and robot perception? This project will enable machines to imagine, control and leverage the auditory consequences of physical interactions with the environment.
This project aims to dive into the dynamics of attack methodologies and defensive mechanisms. The outcomes will enhance the security, dependability and trustworthiness of AI applications.