nondestructive evaluation

Graduate researchers are being sought to join the Penn State Ultrasonics Laboratory, which is part of the department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State. Research topics include, but are not limited to ultrasonics for nondestructive evaluation/testing, stress waves in solids, influence of microstructure on wave propagation and scattering, diffuse field methods, acoustics applied to qualification of additively manufactured parts, acoustic microscopy, nonlinear elasticity, mechanics of soft materials, and acoustic metamaterials.

Post-doctoral positions are available in the area of ultrasonic material characterization and nondestructive evaluation (strong background and experience in ultrasonic experiment and modeling are required). The positions are supported from research grants and are intended for several years. The focus area is ultrasonic study of nonhomogenous materials like composites, adhesive bonds and polycrystalline materials. State of the art ultrasonic laboratories and other characterization facilities are available. More details will be provided to interested individuals.