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Calum Williams

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Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Optical Metamaterials and Photonic Sensing University of Exeter in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Electrical Engineering

Funding

These are fully funded PhD studentships as part of the EPSRC DLA scheme, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend. The funding is available for UK and potentially international students, subject to eligibility. For full details, refer to the official studentship page.

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Expired

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University of Exeter

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Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Sensor Technology
Physics
Engineering
Environmental Exposure & Health
- Photonics

About this position

The University of Exeter is offering two fully funded PhD studentships in the field of optical metamaterials, as part of the EPSRC DLA scheme. These positions are based at the Centre for Metamaterial Research and Innovation (CMRI) and focus on cutting-edge research in photonic metamaterials and advanced sensing technologies. Project 1 involves miniaturised mid-infrared sensing of environmental exposures using 3D-printed photonic metamaterials, while Project 2 aims to push the frontier of ultrasensitive on-chip sensing through advanced metamaterials for Surface-Enhanced Infrared Absorption (SEIRA) sensing.

The projects are supervised by Dr. Calum Williams (Lecturer, University of Exeter), Adam Polak (Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics UK), Prof. Geoff Nash (Exeter), and Prof. Isaac Luxmoore (Exeter). The research will provide opportunities to work at the intersection of physics, materials science, and photonics, with applications in environmental monitoring and sensor technology. The studentships are fully funded, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend, and are open to UK and potentially international applicants, subject to eligibility criteria.

Applicants should have a strong academic background in physics, materials science, engineering, or a related discipline, and demonstrate interest or experience in photonics, metamaterials, or optical sensing. English language proficiency is required for non-native speakers. The application deadline is Monday, 12th January 2026. For further details and application instructions, visit the official studentship page or contact the supervisors directly.

These positions offer an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant research community at the University of Exeter, collaborate with leading experts, and contribute to innovative research in optical metamaterials and photonic sensing.

Funding details

These are fully funded PhD studentships as part of the EPSRC DLA scheme, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend. The funding is available for UK and potentially international students, subject to eligibility. For full details, refer to the official studentship page.

What's required

Applicants should have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class degree (or equivalent) in physics, materials science, engineering, or a related discipline. Experience or strong interest in photonics, metamaterials, or optical sensing is desirable. English language proficiency is required for non-native speakers. Additional requirements may be specified on the application website.

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Materials Chemistry

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Environmental Exposure & Health

- Photonics

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Condensed Matter Physics

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