Doctor of Philosophy in Physics - Quantum and Condensed Matter Theory

University College Dublin

The School of Physics at UCD is a leading centre for research and teaching in physics, with a strong international reputation. The UCD School of Physics is consistently highly ranked in both national and international tables.There are about 50 graduate research students in the school, most of whom are pursuing PhD programmes and many of whom are from outside Ireland. The academic staff make up a dynamic, international group researching across a wide range of disciplines within Physics.Quantum mechanics is one of pillars of modern physics and the School of Physics at UCD hosts an active theory group of researchers working at the forefront of quantum science. We lead UCD's Centre for Quantum Engineering, Science, and Technology. Our interests range from the foundations of quantum mechanics to the modelling and realisation of novel quantum materials.