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  5. Optical spectroscopy and microscopy of individual quantum dots

Optical spectroscopy and microscopy of individual quantum dots

Research Group: Center for Condensed Matter Physics
Number of Students: 1
Length of Study in Years: 4 years
Full-time Project: yes

Funding

Funding is provided via the China Scholarship Council.  

  • Available to Chinese applicants only.
  • Applicant required to start in September 2026.
  • The studentship arrangement will cover overseas tuition fees for the duration of the studentship.

Project Description

Within this project we aim to develop further our recent work in super-resolution imaging of DNA origami [https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04316E, 10.1007/978-1-0716-4394-5_6] to include spectroscopy of individual quantum dots and magic size clusters. This work would enable to access optical properties of individual nanoparticles allowing us to develop understanding of the relationships between their synthesis, structure and light emission.


Within this project we will work on development and improvement of the custom built microscpectroscopy system and will also develop Python-based data analysis codes to support experiment measurement, data processing, manipulation and interpretation. We will also develop DNA origami based quantum dot arrays that enable photonic barcodes, super resolution calibration reference structures and photonic data arrays. This will be further combined with the DNA origami based surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and plasmonic platforms for Raman super-resolution and local optical signal coding.

Application Method:

To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Physics programme (Full Time) please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/spcs/phdresearch/application-process/#apply

Deadline for application - 28th of January 2026

Supervisor Contact Details:

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Andrei Sapelkin

E-mail: a.sapelkin@qmul.ac.uk

Requirements

 

  • The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) and MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent).
  • You will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in all other categories.  This will be required at application stage.

 

 

SPCS Academics: Dr Andrei Sapelkin

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