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Microwave Quantum Memories for Hybrid Quantum Systems
University College London Prof John JL Morton 🎓 Electronic Engineering 🎓 Engineering

Investigate and enhance microwave quantum memories by optimizing spin coherence and superconducting circuits. Develop technologies for storing and retrieving microwave photons to advance hybrid quantum computing.

Developing spin-based microwave quantum memories addresses the critical need for long-lived quantum information storage in hybrid quantum c…

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Quantum information magnetic resonance
A Formulation-by-Design Framework for High-Performance Li-S Battery Electrolytes
University College London Dr Alexander Kibler Deadline: 01 May 2026

Discover novel electrolyte formulations for lithium-sulfur batteries using advanced data-driven techniques. Propel next-generation energy storage towards commercial reality by integrating experimental and computational …

This research targets critical barriers in lithium-sulfur battery commercialization by enhancing electrolyte stability and performance thro…

Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Electrolyte Design Data-Driven Modeling Electrochemistry
Moving the Frame: New Computational Practices for the BT Film Collection
University College London Dr Daniel Wilson, Prof Andrew Flinn Deadline: 24 Apr 2026

Leverage advances in machine learning and computer vision to transform metadata creation for heritage film archives. Develop innovative, reusable computational tools that enhance archival discoverability and research.

This research unlocks valuable historical audiovisual collections by automating complex cataloguing tasks, making cultural heritage more ac…

Machine Learning Computer Vision Knowledge Organisation Digital Archives
Microwave Quantum Memories
University College London Prof John JL Morton Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

Develop and optimize spin-based microwave quantum memories by integrating highly coherent spins with superconducting cavities. Advance quantum information storage through innovative materials, circuit designs, and photo…

This research advances the integration of hybrid quantum systems by enabling long-lived, efficient microwave quantum memories. These innova…

8500+ citations · h45
Quantum Mechanics Electronic Engineering Materials Science Microwave Quantum Memories
AI-Powered Life Cycle Assessment for Emerging Clean Technologies
University College London Dr Andrea Paulillo

Develop AI-driven Life Cycle Assessments to automate and accelerate environmental impact evaluations of emerging clean technologies. Transform sustainability feedback processes to enable timely and reliable assessments.

This research revolutionizes how environmental assessments are conducted, enabling faster and more consistent sustainability evaluations th…

Artificial Intelligence Life Cycle Assessment Sustainability Science Clean Technology
AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) studentship: Histories of Pollution in the Urban Art Museum, c. 1840–1900 (UCL and The National Gallery)
University College London Dr Nicholas Robbins; Dr Susanna Avery-Quash 🎓 Heritage Studies 🎓 History of Arts Deadline: 04 May 2026

Fully funded AHRC CDP PhD at UCL and the National Gallery examining pollution, environmental history, and the development of art museums in the nineteenth century.

A Formulation-by-Design Framework for High-Performance Li-S Battery Electrolytes
University College London Dr Alexander Kibler; Dr Lauren Ye Seol Lee 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Chemistry Deadline: 01 May 2026

Fully funded PhD at UCL developing data-driven approaches to design high-performance lithium-sulfur battery electrolytes using experimental and computational methods.

Rediscovering a Woman Collector at the British Library: New Sources and Perspective on Sarah Sophia Banks
University College London Dr Lucy Brownson 🎓 Heritage Studies 🎓 History & Archaeology Deadline: 14 Apr 2026

Fully funded AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Studentship at UCL and the British Library exploring the collections, knowledge practices, and archival legacy of Sarah Sophia Banks through interdisciplinary research in history…

Vascular Contributions to Dementia and Neurodegeneration
University College London Multi-institutional programme (BHF & UK DRI collaboration) 🎓 Biological Sciences 🎓 Biomedical Science Deadline: 14 Apr 2026

4-year fully funded PhD programme on vascular contributions to dementia across leading UK universities, with lab rotations and interdisciplinary training in neurodegeneration research.

Steel recycling in a circular economy: modelling future scrap flows, quality, and technologies for improving electric arc furnace steelmaking (UK/US/EU)
University College London Dr Lukas Gast 🎓 Built Environment 🎓 Energy Technologies Deadline: 19 Jun 2026

A fully funded 3.5-year PhD at UCL investigating steel recycling, scrap quality, and recycling technologies to improve electric arc furnace steelmaking in UK, US, and EU contexts.