PhD - Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated): Physics

Our research in Physics focuses predominantly on applications to optical physics physical sensing instrumentation and measurement optical imaging surface and thin film physics astronomy photonics photovoltaics and microelectronicsFor example our physicists in collaboration with industry and government scientists and engineers are applying optical and acoustic sensing modalities to aircraft airframe analysis wavepower structure monitoring water acidity measurements for desalination acoustic analysis of insect signatures and radiation interactions in optical fibre systems Specific postgraduate research topics related to the above topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor Physics research at ECU concentrates on Optical fibre and acoustic sensing across a wide range of applications including structural health monitoring agricultural monitoring oil and gas pipeline monitoring and radiation detection Acoustic monitoring of insect infestation and distributions for agricultural systems Optical imaging using low coherence interferometry applied to both medical and nonmedical applications Photovoltaic materials and device structures including poweroveropticalfibre systems Physics education for both physics and engineering students

All applicants are required to hold a Master by Coursework in a related field. Alternatively applicants can hold an Honours degree, or the equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised University, Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study.Academic admission requirements (Band 10) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:Masters Degree (Research);Masters Degree (Coursework) in a related discipline area;Masters Degree (Coursework) with 2/3 research component; orBachelor Honours Degree.English competency requirements: