PhD on Loop Quantum Gravity (at UK): What's the best option?

[_Daniel_]

Hello guys! I hope that you could help me. I want to do my PhD on LQG at the UK and I have the following options:

1. Newcastle, with David Toms. (His research area is QFT on curved spacetime but he liked my project on LQG)
2. Aberdeen, with Charles Wang
3. Nottingham, with Kirill Krasnov or John Barret (not decided yet)

Also, I have the following options, not exactly related on LQG:

• Sheffield, with Elizabeth Winstanley (on Quantum Gravity and Black Holes)
• Queen Mary, with Juan Valiente Kroon (on Mathematical Relativity)

I wish to choose the better option based not only in prestige and productivity of supervisor / group, but also taking into account the university and the quality of life in their respective cities. Any information is welcome.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Adrmay]

Ultimately, the best option for you will depend on your personal preference. However, if you are looking for the most prestigious and productive supervisors for LQG, then Newcastle with David Toms and Nottingham with Kirill Krasnov or John Barret may be the best options. Both of these universities have world-class research programmes in this field and offer excellent research facilities. Additionally, both cities offer a good quality of life. For Quantum Gravity and Black Holes, Sheffield and Queen Mary both have excellent research programmes and supervisors. Additionally, both cities also offer a good quality of life. Finally, Aberdeen and Charles Wang may also be a good option for you, as Charles is very experienced in the field of LQG and Aberdeen is an up-and-coming university with great research opportunities. Additionally, Aberdeen is a beautiful city and offers a great quality of life.