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PhD in Bio-Derived Photoluminescent Quantum Dots for Laser Mitigation University of Southampton in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Chemical Engineering

Funding

The project is described as competition funded. No stipend amount or specific tuition-fee coverage is provided in the post.

Deadline

Dec 18, 2026

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University of Southampton

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Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Biology
Photonic
Physics
bio engineering

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About this position

This PhD project at the University of Southampton will investigate engineering-biology approaches for producing photoluminescent quantum dots and applying them in protective optical coatings. The research addresses laser dazzle and laser-induced damage, with the aim of developing innovative materials for future optical protection technologies.

Building on the UKDI/DASA-funded ACC6034385 research programme, the project will examine biologically derived production of photoactive or photoluminescent quantum dots, including materials such as cadmium selenide. The work will consider how bacterium-based nano-foundries and related engineering-biology methods can support control of particle shape, self-assembly and production efficiency.

Research activities may include developing and optimising coating formulations, refining biological production processes and assessing material performance in protective applications. The project will explore alternative low-SWaP-C coating-manufacturing approaches and the potential of biologically derived materials to reduce production overheads compared with conventional methods.

Applications include protection against laser-directed-energy threats and optical absorber technologies, including reverse-saturable absorbers, optical limiting and all-optical switching. The research sits at the interface of biology, advanced materials and photonics, combining materials design, manufacturing and optical-performance evaluation to support next-generation protective coatings.

Funding details

The project is described as competition funded. No stipend amount or specific tuition-fee coverage is provided in the post.

What's required

Applicants require a 2:1 honours degree. Full entry requirements should be checked on the University of Southampton project page.

How to apply

Review the full project and entry requirements on the University of Southampton webpage, then apply through the university's postgraduate research application process before 18 December 2026.

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