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Post-doctoral Research assistant

Assegno di ricerca post-dottorato

duration: 24 months.

TOPIC: Design of innovative helmets for motorcyclists.

We have two PhD positions starting in 8/2019 to work on Mechanics and Manufacturing of Programmable Materials. This project intends to develop new methodology to design and fabricate materials/structures that exhibit programmable morphology and/or properties under external stimuli. 

Position 1:  The student is expected to conduct experimental research on programmable materials such as material preparation, 3D/4D printing, hybrid manufacturing, material and structure testing, etc.;

Openings are available for PhD. students in the Nanomechanical MUltiphysicals lab at UT-Dallas, with a start date of August 2019. Outstanding candidates may be considered for starting in May 2019.

The research topics are experimental in nature, and cover the areas of nanomechanics, thermal-electrical-mechanical coupling in nanostructures, and in-situ electron microscopy. Previous research experience, specially in mechanics, and experimental skills are highly desirable. For more details about our research please visit: www.utdallas.edu/nml

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina is expanding its research portfolio to metal Additive Manufacturing. Two PhD positions are available in the Additive Manufacturing Lab led by Dr. Lang Yuan. Dr. Yuan’s research focuses on the fundamental understanding and prediction of microstructure and defect formation of metallic alloys during solidification processes. His profile can be found though the link here.

Ghent University (Belgium) has three open PhD positions of each 4 years on ultrasound inspection of layered materials, ranging from composites over coated pipelines to wood. More information can be found on http://www.composites.ugent.be/PhD_job_vacancies_PhD_job_positions_comp….

3D printing or Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies carry the promise of revolutionizing the quality and efficiency of healthcare. However, the required technologies, even when available, are currently too fragmented to be integrated into routine, affordable and streamlined solutions that can benefit a large number of patients. The challenge thereby is to deliver 3D printing technologies that enable:

The use of 3D printed metal structures is taking a very fast ramp-up in industry. General Electric has demonstrated the possibility of printing titanium fuel injectors for their LEAP engine, EADS has printed a nacelle hinge bracket for the Airbus A320, Boeing is printing plastic inlet ducts for high-altitude aircrafts, hip implants and other prosthetics are exploiting the design freedom of additive manufacturing (AM),..

Liu, M., Wu, J., Gan, Y., Hanaor, D. A. H., & Chen, C. Q. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2019, 162: 36-44.  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020768318304827

Abstract 

Dear colleagues,

Here is our recent paper about designing flaw-insensitive hydrogels that resist fatigue crack growth.

Title: Flaw-Insensitive Hydrogels under Static and Cyclic Loads

Authors: Ruobing Bai, Jiawei Yang, Xavier P. Morelle, and Zhigang Suo*

Abstract