Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? Swansea University, Wales, United Kingdom invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Black Hole Microstates, Integrable Systems, and Quantum String Theory
Summary of PhD Program:
Understanding black holes at the quantum level is one of the most profound challenges in theoretical physics. This project seeks to explore the microscopic origins of black hole entropy, the dynamics of black hole microstates, and their effective descriptions using cutting-edge techniques in string theory and integrable systems. Recent breakthroughs, including connections between integrable deformations and six-dimensional holomorphic Chern-Simons theory, offer a new lens to analyze the quantum structure of spacetime. The aim is to develop a quantum framework to describe black hole microstates, linking tools from integrability, holography, and quantum string theory.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Complexity in Conformal and Confining field theories and Holography
Summary of PhD Program:
The idea of Complexity, borrowed from Mathematics and Computer science, has recently emerged as generic Quantum Field Theories. While complexity is well-defined for simple systems like quantum circuits, calculating it for a Quantum Field Theory, which exhibits Conformal or Confining dynamics, is less straightforward. This project aims to properly define and compute complexity for general Quantum Field Theories. The key technical tool is Holography, namely AdS/CFT and Gauge-Strings dualities. The project has many possible derivations in other areas.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Physics
Summary of PhD Program:
This project will use a first-principles approach in which large-scale simulations of QCD are performed on a discretised “lattice” version of space and time, similar to the finite difference approach in computational fluid dynamics. Using this Lattice QCD method, Centre Vortex fields will be analysed to understand particles called glueballs and the temperature effects of confinement. The project will be based on performing computational simulations and theoretical calculations of QCD. It will involve applying quantum field theory and computational methods to understand the nature of the confinement mechanism of QCD.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Quantum spacetime geometry beyond the horizon
Summary of PhD Program:
Quantum mechanics and Einstein’s general relativity (GR) are the two major mathematical pillars on which our understanding of the physical world rests. We know the world is quantum, and GR tells us that gravity is curvature of spacetime geometry whose quantum description is largely unknown. This project will leverage recent insights on: (i) black holes and the quantum information puzzle; and (ii) holographic emergence of classical spacetime and gravity in D dimensions from quantum information measures applied to a dual quantum mechanical model in D-1 dimensions; to reveal quantum signatures of spacetime geometry behind the horizon of a black hole, and further aim to explore the physics of spacetime singularities.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
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5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Chern Simons Theory and Integrability
Summary of PhD Program:
This exciting project in mathematical and theoretical physics will investigate novel approaches to quantum systems with integrability. Normally the equations that determine physical systems, be it quantum field theory describing particle physics or string theory describing quantum gravity, are too hard to solve exactly. However, there are very special systems that have deep hidden symmetries that allow one to exactly solve these equations instead of using e.g. perturbation theory. The study of these integrable systems is a critical area in the intersection of mathematical and theoretical physics and string theory.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Modelling of Complex Load Cycles at Elevated Temperature
Summary of PhD Program:
Engineering components such as those found in high temperature plant applications are often subjected to cycles during which both stress and temperature change. These cycles can occur during normal service or during start-up/shut-down cycles and can significantly limit service lives of the components. Due to thermal gradients associated with heating and cooling, these load/thermal cycles are complex in nature and the cycle frequency is typically lower than that of a normal thermo-mechanical fatigue (TMF) cycle resulting in deformation dominated by creep mechanisms.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Toric Geometry and Multivariate Splines
Summary of PhD Program:
The aim of this PhD project is to explore the properties of splines through the lens of applied algebraic geometry, with a particular focus on their relationship to toric geometry. Splines are mathematical representations built upon simpler pieces (usually defined by low-degree polynomials) glued together to form smooth curves, surfaces, or higher-dimensional objects. They are fundamental tools for approximation and computational design, crucial in finite element methods, computer vision, and geometric deep learning.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Investigating the Impact of Nonlocal Interactions
Summary of PhD Program:
This fully funded PhD Scholarship will focus on bifurcation structures in nonlocal advection-diffusion models, with the aim of advancing our understanding of these systems. The project will use a combination of analytical techniques and numerical methods to explore how such models can provide new insights into collective phenomena. The research is expected to have broad implications, offering advances in mathematical theory as well as applications in fields such as spatial ecology, developmental biology and cancer research.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Advancing Sustainable Solar Solutions to Transform Global Energy Access
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD project will accelerate the development of printable perovskite photovoltaics (PV) for deployment in Africa by focusing on the sustainable materials that form the foundation of these technologies. Guided by advanced photochemical characterisation techniques, you will use tools to deepen understanding of the uniformity, morphology, performance, and stability of perovskite devices. You will work to develop and optimise materials that are cost-effective, efficient, and adaptable to diverse environmental conditions.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
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10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Zero-knowledge Succinct Non-interactive Argument of Knowledge for Public Good
Summary of PhD Program:
Recently, many councils in Wales started using single transferable vote (STV) method for counting ballots. While counting plaintext ballots using STV method is straight forward, but a rank-based ballot may leak the voter’s preferences if published publicly in plaintext, as the ranking order can reveal detailed information about the voter’s identity. Therefore encryption is necessary to hide the ranking. However, STV method becomes considerably more complex with encrypted ballots. Our goal is to develop an algorithm/protocol to count encrypted ballot using the STV method.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Vertical Multi-Purpose Farming Robotic System
Summary of PhD Program:
At its heart, the project is about developing Vertical Multi-Purpose Farming Systems. From providing cost-effective, year-round agriculture to creating disease-resistant crops and yield prediction using computer vision, the technologies you develop have the potential to shape the future of farming. It may become the path to devising new vertical agricultural techniques, paving the way for sustainable methodologies in the agriculture sector. Join us and participate in this exciting project. At Swansea University you will do more than just research; you will be positively impacting people’s lives and the environment.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
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12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Multi-physics modelling of laser shock peening: bridging microscopic to macroscopic scales
Summary of PhD Program:
The objective of this project is the computational modelling of laser shock peening. Molecular Dynamics (MD) and Finite Element (FE) simulations will be combined to account for the complex physical phenomena and their different scales. The interdependence of physical conditions (pressure, pulse time, temperature) will be investigated, allowing for the design of efficient shockwaves. Essential multi-physics software tools will be developed. The project is a collaboration between Swansea University and the STFC (Scientific Computing Department + Central Laser Facility).
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in The effect of rotational polarisation on gas-surface reactivity
Summary of PhD Program:
This project will involve using and further developing both the experimental and data analysis methods that are currently used within the research team. The student will learn how to use the MMI apparatus, gaining knowledge of, for example, molecular and atomic beams, ultra-high vacuum systems, cryogenic technologies and a range of measurement and surface science techniques. They will also analyse the experimental data, developing techniques to extract information about the rotational orientation dependence of the gas-surface reaction, as well as performing numerical simulations to determine how best to perform the measurements to maximise the information that can be obtained.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Comparative Analysis and Modelling of Collective Behaviour in Natural and Artificial Systems
Summary of PhD Program:
Animal groups exhibit remarkable coordination and problem-solving capabilities, such as schools of fish working together to deter attacks by predators or fire ants creating rafts using their bodies to float over floodwaters. Recent work in behavioural biology emphasises how differences among individuals within groups (e.g., biomechanics, physiology, behaviour, cognition) determine group structure and functioning [1]. Building on these insights, you will compile and standardise datasets of collective movement and collect new data from multiple species of freshwater fish.
Application Deadline: 24th February 2025
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15. Fully Funded PhD Position in Climate system and biodiversity science
Summary of PhD Program:
Climate extremes and biodiversity loss have impelled governments and businesses worldwide to adopt ambitious Net Zero, adaptation, and restoration plans. The environment sector is developing rapidly to design, realise, and evaluate these plans, using cutting-edge science, innovation, and big data.
Application Deadline: 20 January 2025
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Nonlinear structural dynamics, numerical
Summary of PhD Program:
The primary application of the research is in biomedical engineering, specifically in the development of MEMS-based sensors for robotic surgery. Robotic surgery imposes stringent requirements on sensor design, demanding high precision, robustness, and resilience to challenging conditions, such as mechanical vibrations and dynamic forces. The project aims to design, simulate, and fabricate MEMS sensors that meet these exacting standards, advancing the capabilities of existing sensor technologies.
Application Deadline: 13 January 2025
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in Multi-Functional Materials for Soft Robotics by Additive Manufacturing
Summary of PhD Program:
Soft robotics stands at the forefront of robotics research, offering adaptability, safety, and multifunctionality that surpass traditional rigid robotic systems. However, current advancements are constrained by the use of singular smart materials, which limit multifunctional capabilities such as high gripping strength, dynamic responsiveness to multiple stimuli, and greater degrees of freedom, while maintaining structural integrity and rapid actuation.
Application Deadline: 13 January 2025
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in Scaling Up Perovskite Solar Module Manufacturing for Africa
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD project will place you at the forefront of developing scalable approaches to perovskite solar module (PSM) manufacturing, with a focus on refining and optimising processes for large-scale adoption. Your research will involve refining screen-printing processes to enable high-throughput production, ensuring deposition consistency and defect-free coatings, such as pinhole-free layers. You will establish protocols to standardise the fabrication process, enabling reproducible and efficient production suitable for both local and international markets.
Application Deadline: 13 January 2025
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19. Fully Funded PhD Position in Sustainable Smart Packaging
Summary of PhD Program:
The global consumption and disposal of non-biodegradable packaging materials, especially conventional plastics, significantly cause environmental degradation and health hazards. In an era marked by escalating environmental and human health concerns and the quest for sustainable solutions, the realm of biodegradable packaging materials stands at the forefront of innovation. This NIBAC project emerges as a pivotal initiative at the nexus of sustainability, technology, and material science. Aimed at revolutionising the landscape of packaging, this proposed project is a concerted effort to develop advanced, safer, and eco-friendly packaging solutions derived from plant- based sources (e.g., cellulose).
Application Deadline: 13 January 2025
20. Fully Funded PhD Position in VARIANCE – VARiability In Antarctic Calving Extent
Summary of PhD Program:
The main contribution of the Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) to sea level rise comes from the flow of inland ice out to sea, a process that is controlled by the presence of floating ice shelves around the AIS. Ice loss from ice shelf calving has been shown to account for roughly half of AIS mass loss (Greene et al., 2022). Ice shelves typically follow a period of slow advance for several decades before undergoing more rapid ice shelf calving events that reduce their extent. In addition to this natural variance, the ice-shelf extent is becoming increasingly impacted by a heating climate driving melting.
Application Deadline: 13 January 2025
21. Fully Funded PhD Position in Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Summary of PhD Program:
The School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is a flagship School developing a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, digital, sustainable and internationally-recognised learning community driven by three underpinning principles:
1) To be a world-leading research centre supported by publicly funded bodies and world-class industrial partners.
2) To deliver an innovative pedagogy-based teaching curriculum fit for a new generation of engineers equipped to make a transformative impact in the world.
3) To be a beacon of knowledge and innovation in Wales by bridging the gap between the School and the community through the continuous advancement of its civic mission.
Application Deadline: 13 January 2025
22. Fully Funded PhD Position in Technological Interventions for Social mobility through Computing Education
Summary of PhD Program:
The study aims to investigate how technological interventions can challenge and support young people’s perceptions and experiences regarding the digital skills needed to be 21st-century citizens. By examining the relationship between digital skills and aspirations, the research seeks to uncover ways to enhance opportunities for disadvantaged young people.
Application Deadline: 13 January 2025
23. Fully Funded PhD Position in Exploring Strong Human-Centred Perspectives to Diversify and Disrupt AI
Summary of PhD Program:
In this PhD you will help explore a new trajectory for AI research, Everyone Virtuoso Everyday (EVE) – to succinctly summarise the drive of the work. That is, we are interested in defining and evaluating a class of AI technology that enables expressive, individual and masterful interactions, like a virtuoso musician who channels all of their being – physical, mental, emotional and even spiritual – through their instrument to help themselves and others make sense of the world. However, the work is not about turning everyone into an AI-fuelled artist, dancer or musician. Quite the contrary, we will look to provide tools that can be deployed in the mundanity of their daily lives.
