Two PhD positions are available:
Dr Liya Zhao from the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney, global ranking QS = 45th, US News = 41th), is seeking PhD students to work on projects related to the following topics. Full scholarship will be provided (Tuition & stipend).
• Nonlinear dynamics
• Vibration energy harvesting (harnessing renewable energy from base vibration or wind-induced vibration, ocean wave, etc.; developing efficiency enhancement innovations)
• Smart structures and systems for vibration/noise suppression (metastructures, adaptive structures with composite smart materials)
Requirement:
Experiences in vibration, nonlinear dynamics, finite element modelling, aerodynamics, programming (e.g., Matlab) and experiments are highly desirable;
GPA: Master's or bachelor's degree with GPA>4.0/5.0 or 80/100;
English: If previous education was not conducted in English, there is English language proficiency requirement.
Application details: https://research.unsw.edu.au/how-apply
If interested, please send me your transcripts and your full CV (liya.zhao2 [at] unsw.edu.au). Please clearly indicate your GPA in CV.