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🎓 Optical Physics PhDs

Line-Scanning Brillouin-Raman Microscope for Fast 3D Mechano-Chemical Mapping of Biological Samples
University of Technology Sydney Assoc Prof Irina Kabakova 🎓 Optical Physics 🎓 Physics

Design a novel line-scanning Brillouin-Raman microscope to rapidly map mechanical and chemical properties in 3D. Address slow point-by-point imaging limitations and enable live biological sample studies with microscopic…

The research enables high-speed mechano-chemical imaging of live biological samples, crucial for advancements in fundamental biology, tissu…

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microscopy Brillouin light scattering biomechanics advanced materials
Bringing high-density fNIRS into developmental science: The neural correlates of early executive functions and the mediating role of parent-child interaction
University of Bristol Dr Karla Holmboe; Dr Naomi Sweller; Dr Liam Collins-Jones 🎓 Data Analysis 🎓 Developmental Psychology Deadline: 19 Apr 2026

Funded PhD at the University of Bristol using high-density fNIRS to study early childhood brain development, executive functions, and parent-child interaction.

Data-driven polarimetric shape sensing of composite laminates
Aston University Dr S Sergeyev 🎓 Data Analysis 🎓 Data Science Deadline: 15 Apr 2026

This PhD develops an AI-driven polarimetric dual optical frequency comb (DOFC) technique for high-resolution shape sensing and defect detection in composite laminates used in aerospace and renewable energy applications.…

On-chip topological photonics
University of Southampton Dr Dongyang Wang 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Computational Physics

Funded PhD at University of Southampton developing on-chip topological photonic crystals on silicon for applications in imaging, sensing, and computing. Combines theoretical modelling, simulation, and cleanroom fabricat…

Topological photonic quasicrystals
University of Southampton Dr Dongyang Wang 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Computational Physics

Fully funded PhD at University of Southampton exploring topological photonic quasicrystals. Combines theory, numerical simulation, and experimental fabrication to design novel optical materials with robust, topology-pro…

PhD-Disruptive Technology-SensABLATE
Atlantic Technological University Karina Litvinova 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Biomedical Engineering Deadline: 23 Mar 2026

Fully funded PhD in Ireland under the SensABLATE programme, combining AI and optical imaging for real-time cancer surgery support. Focuses on intelligent imaging systems for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance.