PhD studentship in modelling of soft membranes at University College London
A fully-funded PhD studentship is available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College London.
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PhD positions in mechanics EMSI @ EPFL
Fully-funded PhD position in EMSI lab at EFPL - flow and failure of soft materials
The focus of the thesis project is on the flow and failure mechanisms in soft materials. Whereas a comprehensive framework for understanding yield in crystalline materials has helped us to understand plastic deformation of metals for nearly a century, no comprehensive framework has been developed for soft materials. Indeed, yielding and failure mechanisms in soft materials are strongly tied to the failure of everyday materials, from soil and rocks to cosmetics and food, and are thus ubiquitous in our daily experience. A variety of experimental approaches will be used to study flow and failure in soft materials using elastomers and hydrogels as material models, including optical microscopy and x-ray tomography. Prior experience in these methods is not required. Some laboratory experience is preferred, as students will be in charge of the experiments from design of the apparatus to data processing and interpretation. Strong communication ability is necessary, as numerical modelling will be carried out in collaboration.
Interested candidates holding an MS degree in Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering or Physics are encouraged to apply to the EDME doctoral school in Lausanne. The application should indicate interest in joining the EMSI lab (emsi.epfl.ch), and candidates should submit a CV directly to Prof. John Kolinski (john.kolinski [at] epfl.ch).
Call for Mini-Symposia for the EMI 2019/G-I specialty conference to be held at Caltech in Pasadena, CA on June 19-21, 2019
Dear Colleagues:
The executive organizing committee for the 2019 EMI/G-I specialty conference to be held at Caltech in Pasadena, CA on June 19-21, 2019 is pleased to invite you to submit proposals for mini-symposia that are thematically aligned with one or more of the conference’s ten technical tracks:
1. Computational Mechanics
2. Multiscale and Multiphysics
3. Geomechanics and Geomaterials
Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Mechatronics with specialization in Mechanics - University of Agder, Norway
Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Mechatronics with specialization in Mechanics - University of Agder, Norway
Mechanical behavior of mycelium-based particulate composites
We study the mechanical behavior of mycelium composites reinforced with biodegradable agro-waste particles. In the composite, the mycelium acts as a supportive matrix which binds reinforcing particles within its filamentous network structure. The compressive behavior of mycelium composites is investigated using an integrated experimental and computational approach. The experimental results indicate that the composite mimics the soft elastic response of pure mycelium at small strains and demonstrates marked stiffening at larger strains due to the densification of stiff particles.
MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE (MASc) POSITION IN CANADA: FEA, Composites
Looking for MSc student to take part in computational and/or experimental research in the areas of composite materials and impact mechanics.
Institution: University of Windsor, Canada
Start date: January 2019 or spring 2019
Preferred qualifications:
International Joint Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics -JCRAM 2018
On December 12-14, 2018 International Joint Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics (JCRAM 2018 www.jcram.org) will be held in Wellington, New Zealand. The conference is organized by IASED (International Academy of Science and Engineering for Development, www.iased.org) and technical supported by many university and institute.
The contact information is as follows:
Carrie Kit Tsui
Conference Managing Director
Two Fully-funded PhD Positions in Additive Manufacturing
The National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) at Auburn University is announcing for two fully-funded PhD positions in the area of structural integrity of additive manufactured (AM) materials/parts. These students will work under direction of Dr. Shamsaei from Mechanical Engineering Department. These opportunities include;
1- One PhD student is expected to work on experimental and analytical mechanics, additive manufacturing, fatigue testing and modeling, failure analysis, microstructural characterization, and fracture mechanics.
2- The second PhD student will implement computational mechanics to investigate structural integrity of AM parts. The candidate for this position should have background on crystal plasticity and finite element analysis. This candidate is also expected to be familiar with a finite element software including writing subroutines.
If interested, please send your resume and a cover letter, briefly explaining your relevant experience and publications to Dr Vaziri (mzv0045 [at] auburn.edu).
Two Fully-funded PhD Positions in Additive Manufacturing
The National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) at Auburn University is announcing for two fully-funded PhD positions in the area of structural integrity of additive manufactured (AM) materials/parts. These students will work under direction of Dr. Shamsaei from Mechanical Engineering Department. These opportunities include;
1- One PhD student is expected to work on experimental and analytical mechanics, additive manufacturing, fatigue testing and modeling, failure analysis, microstructural characterization, and fracture mechanics.
2- The second PhD student will implement computational mechanics to investigate structural integrity of AM parts. The candidate for this position should have background on crystal plasticity and finite element analysis. This candidate is also expected to be familiar with a finite element software including writing subroutines.
If interested, please send your resume and a cover letter, briefly explaining your relevant experience and publications to Dr Vaziri (mzv0045 [at] auburn.edu).