PhD/MPhil in Physics and Astronomy - Condensed Matter and Photonics in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

Condensed Matter and Photonics represents a specialized research field available within our Physics and Astronomy postgraduate programs (MPhil, PhD). The Condensed Matter and Photonics (CMP) initiative unites researchers with diverse expertise to exchange knowledge, pool resources, establish research priorities, and educate future scientists. Our team, consisting of 20 faculty members and 28 research staff, works at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical device development, investigating optical and electrical phenomena in organic/inorganic semiconductors and metallic nanostructures. This research drives progress in comprehending light-matter interactions, charge transport mechanisms, theoretical validation, innovative device design, and advanced photometric/spectroscopic instrumentation development. Our research focuses on five key areas: Photonics & Biophotonics, Quantum Materials & Devices, Nanoscale Science & Technology, Theoretical & Computational Physics, and Imaging, Sensors & Instrumentation. The group maintains cutting-edge facilities featuring two class 1000 cleanrooms for device fabrication, along with exceptional experimental and computational resources, including several globally recognized material processing and characterization methods developed by our researchers.

Program durations: PhD 3-4 years, MPhil 1-2 years (full-time)