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Anthony Bennett

8 months ago

PhD in Programmable Quantum Photonic Circuits at Cardiff University Cardiff University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Electrical Engineering

Funding

This is a 3.5-year funded PhD project. Funding details are not specified, but the position is fully funded for home students only. No stipend amount or tuition coverage specifics are provided.

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

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United Kingdom

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Cardiff University

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Quantum Optics
Photonic
Quantum Communication
Physics

About this position

Cardiff University is inviting applications for a 3.5-year funded PhD project in Programmable Quantum Photonic Circuits. This experimental research opportunity is ideal for students interested in quantum simulation, photonic neural networks, and advanced photonic technologies. The project involves the design and experimental testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) using wide-band-gap semiconductors operating in the visible range. Students will collaborate with leading quantum research groups, including researchers at Imperial College London, and contribute to the development of high-impact quantum simulation tools.

The research group, led by Professor Anthony Bennett (Cardiff) and Dr Raj Patel (Imperial), is part of the UK's Quantum Tech Programme through the QCi3 project. The team is friendly and growing, working at the intersection of quantum, semiconductors, and photonics. Key research areas include the design and fabrication of visible-light photonic integrated circuits, quantum photonics experiments, and the development of quantum simulation tools.

Applicants should have a background in physics, engineering, or related fields, with hands-on lab experience being desirable but not essential. An interest in quantum information, photonics, or semiconductors is required. The position is open to home students only and is fully funded for 3.5 years. The application deadline is 1 October 2026. For more information, candidates can contact Prof. Anthony Bennett at [email protected], visit the QLab Cardiff website, or apply directly via the FindAPhD link provided.

Funding details

This is a 3.5-year funded PhD project. Funding details are not specified, but the position is fully funded for home students only. No stipend amount or tuition coverage specifics are provided.

What's required

Applicants should have a background in physics, engineering, or related fields. Hands-on lab experience is desirable but not essential. Interest in quantum information, photonics, or semiconductors is required. Home students only are eligible. No specific GPA or language test requirements are mentioned.

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Research Interests

Quantum Physics

Condensed Matter Physics

Semiconductor Physics

Photonic

Optical Physics