Project Associate / PhD Positions: Multiscale Simulation of Nano-Composites for Fatigue & Fracture

Applications are invited for few open positions in the area of
multiscale simulation of fatigue and fracture of advanced alloys and
nano-material based composites. Primary focus of this research is investigation
of fatigue and fracture behavior of nanomaterials and to develope various
constitutive models for continuum, based on large scale atomistic simulations.
Research effort will include development of analysis and design methods toward
improving material/structural behaviour using computer simulation. Interested
candidates should have preferably MTech/ME degree in
mechanical/civil/aerospace/material engineering discipline with good knowledge
of basic finite element method, solid mechanics/material science/ physics, and
preliminary experience in finite element simulations (Preferably Nastran,
LsDyna, and Abaqus) and molecular dynamics (LAMMPS). Exposure to computer
programming with C/C++/fortran and Matlab would be advantageous. Candidates
having experimental background in material/structural mechanics/nano-materials
with interests in multiscale response of materials and structures are also
welcome to apply.

 Interested candidates may contact Prof D Roy Mahapatra (droymahapatra@aero.iisc.ernet.in) or
Vijay Kumar Sutrakar (vijay.sutrakar@gmail.com) with
detailed bio-data.