PhD in Nanomanufacturing of large-area electronics for the Internet of Things

Research theme: Large-area electronics

No of positions: 1

Nationality of eligible applicants: Worldwide

The successful candidate will receive an annual tax-free stipend set at the UKRI rate (currently £20,780/annum) and tuition fees will be paid. This project is open to home and overseas applicants. The project is due to start in January 2026. Please apply early as the project may be removed once a suitable candidate is found.

Inexpensive and flexible integrated circuits composed of environmentally friendly materials, like metal oxides, are poised to revolutionize emerging semiconductor markets by decreasing society's dependence on polluting silicon chips while enabling new applications. This technological shift could unlock new opportunities, particularly within the Internet of Things (IoT) device ecosystem. Despite the technology’s potential, however, flexible electronics face numerous technology challenges.

This PhD project aims to tackle one of the most critical technology bottlenecks facing flexible and large-area metal oxide electronics: the scarcity of hole-transporting (p-type) oxide semiconductors. Developing p-type materials with performance on par with their commercialized electron transporting counterparts will facilitate the development of an industry-viable complementary logic, paving the way for next-generation large-area electronics. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of leading experts in large-area electronics and have access to state-of-the-art facilities within the Henry Royce Institute at the University of Manchester.

Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2.1 honours degree or a master’s (or international equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering related discipline.

To apply please contact the main supervisor; Dr Thomas Anthopoulos - thomas.anthopoulos@manchester.ac.uk. Please include details of your current level of study, academic background and any relevant experience and include a paragraph about your motivation to study this PhD project.

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