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One NSF-funded PhD position in computational polymer science at the University of Vermont

Submitted by Jihong Ma on

One NSF-funded Ph.D. position is available immediately in the area of computational polymers in the group of Dr. Jihong Ma (https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/jihong-ma-group/home?authuser=0) at the University of Vermont.

A comment on a hybrid asperity-Persson friction rubber theory by A Emami, S Khaleghian and S Taheri. Friction 9(6): 1707--1725 (2021)

Submitted by Mike Ciavarella on

dear collegues, I may be interested to share your views on an "asperity theory" modified Persson's rubber friction contact mechanics theory which I find not clearly motivated and seems to lead to erroneous conclusions ---- but I am also unable to reproduce the results claimed by the authors. The preprint is here, and the original paper attached: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359392510

Water as a “glue”: Elasticity-enhanced wet attachment of biomimetic microcup structures

Submitted by Zhengwei Li on

Octopus, clingfish, and larva use soft cups to attach to surfaces under water. Recently, various bioinspired cups have been engineered. However, the mechanisms of their attachment and detachment remain elusive. Using a novel microcup, fabricated by two-photon lithography, coupled with in situ pressure sensor and observation cameras, we reveal the detailed nature of its attachment/detachment under water.

Postdoctoral Researcher -- Polymer Modeling for Soldier Protection (at the Univ. of Delaware Center for Composite Materials)

Submitted by zubaexy on

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to assist us developing strain-rate and structure dependent constitutive model for thermoplastic polymers (PE and TPU) and to understand their interaction mechanism with ceramics (SiC and B4C) for high velocity impact applications using MD simulations. Click here to apply: https://careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job/498485/postdoctoral-researcher-po…

Funded PhD position in UK - Computational Modelling of Multiaxial Overloads

Submitted by castellgm on

A fully funded PhD position in computational materials is available at Cranfield University (UK) to study the effects of multiaxial overloads on cracks. The candidate will develop substructure-sensitive crystal plasticity models validated at multiple scales to understand the local response at cracks. The position offers a dynamic research environment and the opportunity to work closely with researchers developing computational models and performing experiments.

Application deadline 25th April 2022.

For further information and to apply visit, 

Hector Fellow Academy! Carry out your own PhD project!

Submitted by Hector Fellow … on

 

Carry out your own PhD project!

in Deformation & Fracture Processes / Tribology / Interface in Metals & Ceramics

supervised by Prof. Peter Gumbsch (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)