We are seeking motivated PhD students with a background in mechanical engineering, material science, physics, chemistry, or in a closely related field. Candidates with interests in (but not limited to) one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:
· Material properties under high strain rate deformation;
· Energy absorption and protection against impact, vibration and blast;
· Nanoporous materials, including MOFs, zeolites, and silica;
· Nanofluidics and microfluidics;
· Micromechanics and applications of nano-architected materials;
· Vehicle safety and traffic accidents.
Details of Dr Yueting Sun can be found here. Prospective applicants can get in touch via email (y.sun.9 [at] bham.ac.uk (y[dot]sun[dot]9[at]bham[dot]ac[dot]uk)). Please include a CV (with the contacts of two referees) and a brief letter of motivation, and use the subject line “Application for PhD Position”. The group also welcomes applications for visiting students and scholars.