Project Vacancies
The CDT in Applied Photonics welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our CDT.
Only projects showing the 
symbol are open to international applicants. Non-UK National applicants with settled status in the UK may apply for all projects
Using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy to improve the delivery of radiotherapy in 3D tumour models
Project Description Radiotherapy is the most commonly used, and most effective, non-surgical treatment for cancer. However, not all tumors are equally susceptible to radiotherapy e.g.
Compact, ultra-sensitive gas sensing techniques
Project Description The proposed project will focus on the development of the detection and sensing techniques based on the photothermal effects. It will comprise of
Laser sensing and ranging systems based on novel laser sources in mid- and long- infrared spectral regions
Project Description This project will address the urgent requirement for new photonics tools to police stricter greenhouse gases (GHG) emission standards. In particular, development of
LED-based gas sensing platform for the detection of leaks of new refrigerants 🌐
Project Description This project is only partially funded for international students. The UK’s Net Zero targets can only be met by 2050 by drastically reducing
Optical communications in challenging environments
Project Description Visible light communication is an emerging field that is likely to form a key strand of the next generations of communications protocols offering
Next generation long range laser rangefinders based on single photon detectors and new laser technologies
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.
Distributed gamma dosimetry with fibre-optic cables 🌐
Project Description This project is only partially funded for international students. This project will develop fibre-optic sensors for remote, distributed gamma dosimetry. The aim is to
Sample-adaptive smart microscopy
Project Description 3D timelapse microscope imaging of biological samples is revolutionising biology, unlocking the ability to directly witness events such as cell-cell interactions whose location
Development of compact remote gas detection devices using chip-scale deep ultra-violet light-emitting diodes and single photon detectors
Project Description The project is focused on developing new sensor technology for Hydrogen: an increasingly important – yet notoriously difficult to detect – molecule. FCAP
