CDT in Applied Photonics - Heriot-Watt University

2022/23 Annual Report

Find out more about our recent achievements in our 2022-23 Annual report.

CDT Funding Announcement

We're delighted to be able to announce that the centre has received UKRI funding for a further 5 cohort intakes

Prospective Students

Our four year programme places our research students on industry inspired projects leading to award of PhD or EngD. The EngD qualification is an alternative to a traditional PhD aimed at students seeking a career in industry, and reflects the innovative nature of industrial research.

Students spend around 75% of their time working directly with a company, in addition to receiving advanced-level training from a broad portfolio of technical and business courses.

Academic & Industrial Partners

The research projects will offer benefits to your company by:

Increasing the research portfolio in a cost-effective way
Providing access to University laboratories and facilities
Creating opportunities to make contacts with other sponsor companies

Aiding the retention of existing staff who wish to study for a doctorate degree and continue with their employment

Available EngD & PhD Projects

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Next generation long range laser rangefinders based on single photon detectors and new laser technologies

PhD
EngD

Company: Thales

University: Heriot-Watt University

Supervisor: Professor Gerald Buller and Dr Aongus McCarthy

Project Description Laser Rangefinders are a key element of modern sensor systems and can range up to 20km with an accuracy of less than 1m. Thales UK produced the first in-service laser rangefinder in 1965, just a few years after the invention of the laser, and have been designing and...

Laboratory-based physical emulation of long path atmospheric turbulence for imaging sensors

PhD
EngD

Company: Thales

University: University of Glasgow

Supervisor: Professor Martin Lavery

Project Description Advanced imaging systems, operating in the visible and thermal infrared bands, are critical for a wide range of defence and security applications. Thales Glasgow is a leader in the development of these types of imaging technologies, with many applications across land and maritime platforms. These imagers are used...