THREE funded PhD positions at the University of Sheffield, UK

I have three fully funded positions to allow you to work towards a PhD in the following areas:

1. Structural vibration (1 post, non-UK students welcome): This post is partially funded by the industry (Vestas Aircoil A/S) and partially by the research council. It requires building computational models concerning the structural dynamics of heat exchangers that have a generic architecture involving tubes and fins. Due to the construction, the structure possesses closely spaced modes (i.e. near-degenerate frequencies). Producing digital twins for this class of problems is inherently challenging. The work would involve a combination of theoretical analysis, computations and laboratory experiments. International students may apply. The deadline to apply for this post is (preferably) 30/03/2023, as I need to put forward the case to a panel soon after in order to secure international fees. Duration of award: up to 4 years. You must start by autumn 2023.

You must possess a good undergraduate and master's degrees in a relevant area (mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, applied mechanics, physics, or mathematics). Exceptional candidates with only an undergraduate degree will be considered. Experience and interest in vibration and structural dynamics are of advantage. 

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2. Green composites for load bearing applications (1 post): The aim of the project is to manufacture, characterise and model composites made using natural fibres and biodegradable adhesives, so that the resulting material can be used for load bearing applications. The target structure is expected to be loaded in bending. Some work on the hygromechanics is also to be undertaken. This post is partially funded by Vestas Aircoil and requires the use of laboratory-scale manufacture, testing, and developing micromechanical models relavant to the the structure-property relationship. The level of funding is for a UK candidate (at "home rates", so overseas candidates will require extra funding). Duration of award: up to 3.5 years. You must start by autumn 2023.

You must possess a good undergraduate and master's degrees in a relevant area (mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, applied mechanics, physics, or mathematics). Exceptional candidates with only an undergraduate degree only will be considered. Experience and interest in theoretical materials science, composites, or structural mechanics are of advantage.

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3. Applied solid mechanics (1 post): The specific topic is to be mutually discussed and agreed. The broad areas within the scope (but not limited to) are: solid mechanics, elasticity, wave propagation, structural dynamics & vibration, structured and porous materials, buckling, elastic meta-materials, additively manufactured materials and structures, mechanics of biomedical devices such as stents, matrix-free finite element analysis, lattice materials & structures, cellular solids, etc. The level of funding is for a UK candidate (at "home rates", so overseas candidates will require extra funding). Duration of award 3.5 years. You must start by autumn 2023.

You must possess a good undergraduate and master's degrees in a relevant area (mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, applied mechanics, physics, or mathematics). Exceptional candidates with only an undergraduate degree will be considered.  

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All positions come with fees paid (at home rates for position 2 and position 3 for UK applicants, and for overseas students for position 1 on a competitive basis) + stipend as recomended by the research council (approximately £17,668 per annum).

For enquiries, please contact me (Professor Atul Bhaskar, Professor of Applied Mechanics, University of Sheffield, UK.) with a CV and the subjectline "PhD positions 2023":  Email: A.Bhaskar@sheffield.ac.uk  

Please also indicate which of the three position(s) you are interested in.