Two UK Home PhD Studentships in Nonlocal Metasurfaces and Wave Computing University of Surrey in United Kingdom

[Funding of fees plus a stipend of £21,805 per annum for 2026/7.] This PhD studentship at the University of Exeter explores how quantum graph theory can be used to model relativistic effects in metamaterials. The project sits at the intersection of mathematical physics, wave propagation, and engineered materials, with a focus on discrete graph-based descriptions of complex media. Quantum graph theory provides a powerful framework for studying networks of edges and vertices governed by differenti...

PhD opportunity at the University of Southampton in advanced modelling and characterisation of memristors , hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the School of Electronics and Computer Science . This project sits at the intersection of physics , electrical engineering , applied mathematics , materials science , and computer science . The research will combine device simulations with electronic characterisation and optoelectronic measurement techniques to uncover the resi...

PhD studentship in magnetic metamaterials and millimetre-wave devices at the University of Exeter , based in the Department of Physics & Astronomy on the Streatham Campus in Exeter, England. This is an industrial PhD project linked to Leonardo UK and the EPSRC MetaHUB initiative, focused on the discovery, development, and commercial translation of new 3D nanoscale magnetic metamaterials . The research combines experimental and computational work, including nanoscale geometry design, bespoke mini...

PhD opportunity: Topological photonic quasicrystals at the University of Southampton , Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. This project explores topological photonics beyond traditional crystalline materials, with a focus on quasicrystals , symmetry constraints, and embedded higher-dimensional topological phases. The research combines theory, numerical simulation, and some experimental demonstration, making it a strong fit for students interested in physics , photonics , electromagneti...

PhD opportunity in Integrated Polysilicon Photonics at the University of Southampton This project sits in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), with supervision from Professor Anna Peacock and Professor David Thomson . The research focuses on integrated photonics , polysilicon photonics , silicon photonics , and optoelectronic integration , aiming to develop low-cost, flexible polysilicon components for faster and more efficient data cent...