非晶非线性光子学用于可扩展下一代光学和量子器件博士研究员
Amorphous nonlinear photonics for scalable next-generation optical and quantum devices
原帖优先：申请材料、截止时间与资格以原帖和学校官方说明为准。
博士招生与资助公告
- 申请年度
- 2027；原帖说明：How to apply Apply now You need to: • choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences • select Full time or Part time • search for programme PhD ORC (7097) • add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application Applications should include: • your CV (resumé) • 2 academic references • degree transcripts and certificates to date • English language qualification (if applicable)
- 最近申请截止
- 2027-06-30
- 全部申请截止
- （Europe/London）
- 资助原文
- Fees and funding We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students. Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants. Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants. Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered. For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
- 资助条件
- 原帖为竞争性或附条件资助说明，未确认本项目获资助及申请人能获奖；不作为保证全奖。
- 原帖材料说明
- • your CV (resumé)
- • 2 academic references
- • degree transcripts and certificates to date
- • English language qualification (if applicable)
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- 研究内容
- 本项目通过在非晶薄膜中诱导二级光学非线性来推进非晶非线性光子学的发展，用于宽带片上调制器和量子器件。结合设计、仿真、热极化、微加工和表征，开发用于通信、传感和量子技术（如片上光子对生成）的可扩展光子平台。
- 申请条件
- 申请人必须拥有英国 2:1 荣誉学位或其国际同等学历。
- 待遇
- 竞争性学生奖学金通常涵盖英国本土学费以及用于生活成本的生活津贴。资助以滚动方式颁发，建议尽早申请。
- 申请方式
- 在线申请。需要选择项目类型（Research）、2027/28学年、工程与物理科学学院，选择全职或兼职，搜索项目 PhD ORC (7097)，并在申请的第2部分添加导师姓名。
- 材料清单
- 您的简历（CV）
- 2封学术推荐信
- 迄今为止的学位成绩单和证书
- 英语语言资格证明（如适用）
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岗位信息
- 最终轮次截止
- 2027-06-30
- 学科
- 物理与天文
- 合同类型
- 项目资助
- 本站收录
- 内容更新
- 导师
- Senthil Murugan Ganapathy
- 来源
- 南安普顿大学博士研究项目招生 · 最近核对 2026-10-10
- 详情核验
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Type of degree Doctor of Philosophy
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You must have a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
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English language qualification (if applicable)
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Postgraduate research project
Amorphous nonlinear photonics for scalable next-generation optical and quantum devices
Funding
Competition funded
Competition funded
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Type of degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree
2:1 honours degree
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Faculty graduate school
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Closing date
30 Jun 2027
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Potential supervisors
Entry requirements
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How to apply
Contact us
About the project
Potential supervisors
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
How to apply
Contact us
About the project
This project advances amorphous nonlinear photonics by inducing second order optical nonlinearity in amorphous thin films for broadband, on-chip modulators and quantum devices. Combining design, simulation, thermal poling, microfabrication, and characterization, it develops scalable photonic platforms for communication, sensing, and quantum technologies such as on-chip photon pair generation.
Amorphous materials offer significant advantages for integrated photonics, including low-cost thin-film deposition, ease of patterning and etching, and compatibility with large-area and heterogeneous substrates. However, their use in electro-optic (EO) systems has been limited by the absence of second-order optical nonlinearity (χ²), which is essential for EO modulation and wavelength conversion.
We recently demonstrated stable induction of χ² nonlinearity in Nb2O5 amorphous thin films through thermal poling, achieving performance comparable to crystalline materials such as LiNbO₃ while remaining compatible with standard waveguide fabrication processes, including lithography, etching, cladding and metallisation. This provides a foundation for developing scalable amorphous nonlinear photonics.
This project aims to develop a scalable amorphous nonlinear photonic platform for broadband, high-performance on-chip modulators and spectrometers spanning visible, near-infrared (NIR) and mid-infrared (mid-IR) wavelengths. By introducing EO functionality into platforms that currently lack it, and combining them with heterogeneous integration, such as Silicon Photonics, the technology could advance optical communications, LIDAR, RF-over-fibre links, environmental sensing and biomedical spectroscopy.
The project will involve optical device design and simulation, thermal poling, microfabrication in our cleanrooms, and device characterisation and testing. It will also explore integrated quantum photonics through on-chip photon-pair sources based on spontaneous parametric down-conversion, with applications in quantum key distribution and random number generation.
By combining material innovation with application-driven photonic design, this research aims to enable multifunctional photonic chips with broad spectral coverage, scalable fabrication and robust nonlinear performance for next-generation optical and quantum technologies.
The School of Optoelectronics (ORC) is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
Potential supervisors
Lead supervisor
Professor Senthil Murugan Ganapathy
Professor of Photonics
Research interests
• Integrated Photonic Devices;
• Point-of-Care Diagnostics;
• Energy Materials and Green Hydrogen;
Entry requirements
You must have a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
Fees and funding
We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students.
Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants.
Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants.
Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.
For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
How to apply
Apply now
You need to:
• choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
• select Full time or Part time
• search for programme PhD ORC (7097)
• add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application
Applications should include:
• your CV (resumé)
• 2 academic references
• degree transcripts and certificates to date
• English language qualification (if applicable)
Contact us
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
For questions about applying, email our Doctoral College (doctoralcollege-admissions@soton.ac.uk).
Project leader
For an initial conversation, email Professor Senthil Murugan Ganapathy (smg@orc.soton.ac.uk).