PhD position on High Performance Composites Sweden
August 3, 2008
PhD position on High Performance Composites Lulea University of Technology Sweden
The div of Polymer Engineering, Dept of Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering at Lulea University of Technology offers a PhD student position (doktorandtjänst) in Polymer Engineering related to studies of mechanical performance of composite materials in harsh environmental conditions.
Composite structures planed for use in aeronautic applications (satellites, reusable launch vehicle, engines etc) will be subjected to a large number of thermal cycles in the temperature region between cryogenic to elevated reaching temperatures close to glass transition. Very fast temperature changes in this range accompanied by high pressures are other examples of the causes for possible material deterioration.
Repeating thermal loading, which may be accompanied also by mechanical loads, leads to microdamage formation. Microcracks and delamination developing in fatigue cause degradation of the thermo-mechanical properties of the composite and decrease the life time.
The objectives of the proposed research project are
a) to reveal the mechanisms of microdamage initiation and microdamage propagation in thermo-mechanical fatigue and to identify governing parameters
b) to describe the evolution of the actual damage modes by evolution laws
This project is performed in collaboration with world wide known international research teams (In USA:Texas A&M, US Air Force Material Lab, in Denmark: Riso DTU etc, In Sweden: Volvo Aero corp, SICOMP).
Qualifications
Suitable applicant has a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science (civilingjöner i maskinteknik eller teknisk fysik). The research will include both experimental studies and theoretical modelling. Good knowledge in mechanics is mandatory, basic skills in numerical methods (for example in using Finite Elements codes, MATLAB etc) are requested.
Good skills in written and spoken English are mandatory. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Further information
Contact Prof. Janis Varna, tel. +46 920 491649, e-mail : janis.varna@ltu.se
Application
Application including CV, copies/transcripts of certificates and statement of your interests marked with reference number 2004-08 have to be addresses to Lulea University of Technology, The Registry Secretary, SE 971 87, Lulea, Sweden or by e-mail to registrator@ltu.se
Deadline for applications
September 30 2008.
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Now I am master student at urban management .I will finish at july 2009 .I want to do my phD at urban environmental protection management. Alternatively I would like to do my phD programme at urban infrastructure management.
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Dear Sir
I am Lemi Guta Enyadene of Ethiopian National, Currently from India. I am 3nd year PhD research scholar in India, at Indian Institute of Technology of Madras in the department of Applied Mathematics. I am working on Numerical Analysis for fluid flow problems. My specific research topic is “Modeling and Simulation for Wave Porous-Structure Interaction Using Finite Volume Method”.
Respective Sir,
I am interested in doing part of my research at your University under your government scholar ship for student from developing country. Accordingly, I will send my application letter and all necessary document for admission based on your advice. Thus please would you help me in advising the procedure and accepting my application so that I will carryout my remaining part of my research and further I extend my study to Postdoctoral level at your university?
Dear Professor J. Varna
Hi
I am Alireza Bayat, I have M.Sc degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iran University of science & Technology.
As my academic works show I am very interested in Composite Materials field of study. My M.S thesis was about “Effects of UV radiation on mechanical properties of Glass/Polyester composite materials”. also I have experiences in experimental studies and theoretical modelling of composites.
I am seeking for a Phd position in this area & saw your Ads in “PhD position on High Performance Composites Lulea University of Technology Sweden”.
So I attach my C.V & a sample published paper to this Email, It would be an honor for me if you consent to be my supervisor.
Thank you in advance for considering my request.
–
Alireza Bayat
Technical Engineer
Bahmanmotor Automotive CO.
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Respected Professor J. Varna
I have completed my M.Tech from IIT Kharagpur( Mechanical), My Mtech project was ” Effect of Delamination on the performance of smart composite plate” .I have cgpa of 9.06 in Mtech.
i have done course on composite material , advanced mechanics of solid and finite element method , i have hand’s on Ansys and matlab
i am interested in pursuing my Phd under your guidance. i have mailed my completed CV to you
hoping a positive response
regards
rajeev chaturvedi
I am Muluken Getenet, I have M.Sc degree in the field of thermal engineering from Addis Ababa university faculty of technology in Ethiopia, Africa. I have dealt with the thesis ” potential analysis of alternative fuels ( biodiesel and GTL diesel for road transportation”.
I want to continue the PHD program in one of the universities in Sweden in potential analysis of biofuels which may be important for the country too.
i am interested in pursuing my Phd under your guidance.
with best regards
Muluken Getenet
lecturer in Science and technology faculty in Wollo university