micromechanics

The research group Mechanics of Materials and Structures at Ghent University (UGent-MMS) has 5 vacancies for PhD and postdoc research in the field of fibre-reinforced composites. The vacancies are linked to research on composite hydrogen tanks, micromechanical testing of composites and finite element modelling of textile connections. All research will be conducted with leading companies in the field.

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We are looking for a PhD student for a research project on microscale mechanical characterization of fiber reinforced polymer composites using in-situ microscopic techniques. Much more fundamental insights and measurements at the micro-scale are necessary to enable fully predictive multi-scale modelling and faster adaptation of composites. Therefore, we have developed advanced micromechanical test methods for fibre reinforced polymer composites based on in-situ optical and electron microscopy during loading.

Darren C. Pagan ^a, Romain Quey ^b, Matthew P. Kasemer ^c

^a Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA 16802, US

^b Mines Saint-Etienne, Univ. Lyon, CNRS, UMR 5307 LGF, F–42023 Saint-Etienne, France

^c Mechanical Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa AL 35487, US

1. Introduction

Renheng Bo, Shunze Cao, and Yihui Zhang

Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University

1. Introduction

If you are curious about application of machine learning techniques in mechanics problems, our latest paper is probably interesting for you. In this paper, we are proposing a micromechanics-based artificial neural networks model for short fiber composites. You can find the paper here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359836821001281 

A one-plus-one year post-doctoral position is available at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. The project aim is to develop reliable methods for material characterization of the mechanical properties on the micrometer scale.

The application deadline is 2021-04-15.

Apply on the KTH website: https://www.kth.se/en/om/work-at-kth/lediga-jobb/what:job/jobID:386387/where:4/

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