The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering has a doctoral training grant available for UK and EU students. These prestigious awards are made by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Awards are available in the area of Optical and Quantum Optical Communications.
The available project addresses the future generation of optical communication networks where multiple users wish to utilise the same infrastructure, namely, optical fibre, for both classical and quantum communication applications. This is in essence similar to a classical multiple-access problem, such as that of mobile communication, where multiple users communicate via a shared communication channel. In such hybrid quantum-classical networks, this feature must be extended to include Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) applications, where we are dealing with optical signals as weak as a single photon.
QKD provides unbreakable, future-proof, security against the vulnerabilities of most cryptosystems currently in operation. To this point, QKD has been implemented mostly over dedicated channels and between two parties. Before current communication vulnerabilities are exploited, it is essential to facilitate the use of QKD technology for any two public users at any distance, via a network. This project includes theoretical study of various network configurations in terms of their secret-key generation rate, cost, and reliability, as well as their compatibility with existing/future optical communication networks.
The successful candidate will work at the intersection of quantum information science and optical communications, and will be in close contact with researchers and scientists in the Institute of Integrated Information Systems as well as the Quantum Information Group at the University of Leeds. All interested candidates with background in engineering, physics, or mathematics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should start no later than 1 October 2011.
How are they awarded?
To be considered you should make a formal application for PhD study either on line through the University website, or on the University's application form. Information of how to apply on line can be found on the University's pages. Please state clearly that you wish to be considered for a DTG award in the finance section.
How much are they worth?
The award covers academic fees, an annual maintenance award of approximately £13,590 in the first year (typically rising with inflation for subsequent years) and additional funds for fieldwork and travel. Awards are for 3.5 years, subject to satisfactory performance.
To be eligible for the award, you must have been resident in the United Kingdom for at least 3 years preceding the start date of the award, and eligible to pay fees at the home/EU rate. EU candidatures who have been resident in the UK for three years (including for education) are eligible for the full award. Other EU candidates may receive a fees-only award.
How many are available? 1
When's the deadline? 31 August 2011
If you have any questions regarding this scheme please contact the Graduate School Office, e: phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk.
The available project addresses the future generation of optical communication networks where multiple users wish to utilise the same infrastructure, namely, optical fibre, for both classical and quantum communication applications. This is in essence similar to a classical multiple-access problem, such as that of mobile communication, where multiple users communicate via a shared communication channel. In such hybrid quantum-classical networks, this feature must be extended to include Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) applications, where we are dealing with optical signals as weak as a single photon.
QKD provides unbreakable, future-proof, security against the vulnerabilities of most cryptosystems currently in operation. To this point, QKD has been implemented mostly over dedicated channels and between two parties. Before current communication vulnerabilities are exploited, it is essential to facilitate the use of QKD technology for any two public users at any distance, via a network. This project includes theoretical study of various network configurations in terms of their secret-key generation rate, cost, and reliability, as well as their compatibility with existing/future optical communication networks.
The successful candidate will work at the intersection of quantum information science and optical communications, and will be in close contact with researchers and scientists in the Institute of Integrated Information Systems as well as the Quantum Information Group at the University of Leeds. All interested candidates with background in engineering, physics, or mathematics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should start no later than 1 October 2011.
How are they awarded?
To be considered you should make a formal application for PhD study either on line through the University website, or on the University's application form. Information of how to apply on line can be found on the University's pages. Please state clearly that you wish to be considered for a DTG award in the finance section.
How much are they worth?
The award covers academic fees, an annual maintenance award of approximately £13,590 in the first year (typically rising with inflation for subsequent years) and additional funds for fieldwork and travel. Awards are for 3.5 years, subject to satisfactory performance.
To be eligible for the award, you must have been resident in the United Kingdom for at least 3 years preceding the start date of the award, and eligible to pay fees at the home/EU rate. EU candidatures who have been resident in the UK for three years (including for education) are eligible for the full award. Other EU candidates may receive a fees-only award.
How many are available? 1
When's the deadline? 31 August 2011
If you have any questions regarding this scheme please contact the Graduate School Office, e: phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk.
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