MSc by Research in Electronic and Electrical Engineering - Quantum Electronics and Communications in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

Pursuing a postgraduate research degree demands commitment and enthusiasm for your chosen field. However, the effort pays off. Doctoral studies present significant challenges but offer immense personal and professional rewards. Students undertake specialized research projects within their discipline, guided by a principal supervisor and additional co-supervisors.

Our team has gained global recognition for pioneering work in modeling, developing, and enhancing semiconductor devices using both III-V materials and silicon. This includes quantum cascade lasers, quantum well photodetectors, electro-optic modulators, and quantum-dot devices that function across near-infrared, mid-infrared, and THz wavelengths. In silicon photonics, we concentrate on creating silicon and germanium-based optoelectronic components compatible with silicon substrates. Current limitations in silicon optical transceivers stem from inefficient light sources, prompting our exploration of strained germanium and germanium/tin alloys to develop direct-bandgap materials for laser applications. We're also examining potential uses of germanium/tin alloys in microelectronics and thermoelectric energy production.