Two PhD positions are available starting Summer/Fall 2019 in the Manufacturing and Mechanics Lab (MaMeL) within the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison under the supervision of Professor Pavana Prabhakar. The research topic is in the area of Mechanics of Hybrid Composites, and will involve theoretical/computational multiscale and multiphysics modeling in combination with experimental manufacturing and characterization studies.
Required Background for the Positions
We are looking for candidates with a strong background in Advanced mechanics of materials, Computational solid mechanicsand Fracture mechanics. Prior knowledge of Polymer Composites and manufacturing will be advantageous. Proficiency in programing skills using Python/C++/Fortranand using commercial finite element packages such as ABAQUS is required.
Interested candidates should send their CV to Professor Pavana Prabhakar (pavana.prabhakar [at] wisc.edu (pavana[dot]prabhakar[at]wisc[dot]edu))
LabWebsite: http://mamel.engr.wisc.edu/
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