Actuators and Sensors

Dear Colleagues,

I invite you to read our recent publication in the Journal of Physics: Materials: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2515-7639/ace381

Postdoctoral positions at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Postdoctoral positions are open in Meng’s group at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Those having (about to get) a PhD degree in the areas of solid mechanics, wave dynamics, smart material engineering are welcome to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the fabrication and applications of smart materials and structures.

We are looking for an Academic Associate to join the Department of Engineering. This post is part-time and in addition you will be required to register for a PhD part-time for the duration of the 5-year post. The PhD is not part of the Academic Associate position. Part-time PhD fees will be paid by the Department for 5 years and the PhD will be in the area of 3D printing of Smart Shape Memory Materials for Advanced Sensors and Actuators.

PhD Title: 3D printing of Smart Shape Memory Materials for Advanced Sensors and Actuators

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Academic Associate to contribute to research and teaching in the Department of Engineering at Nottingham Trent University. Most of the teaching will be in the format of seminars, laboratory classes and tutorials. The academic associate post is part-time (0.5 FTE) and in addition, you will be required to register for a PhD part-time for the duration of the 5-year post.

PhD Title: 3D Printing of Smart Shape Memory Materials for Advanced Sensors and Actuators

Director of Studies: Dr. Mahdi Bodaghi

 Published in Advanced Science: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/advs.201800239

Flexoelectricity is an electromechanical effect coupling polarization to strain gradients. It fundamentally differs from piezoelectricity because of its size-dependence and symmetry. Flexoelectricity is generally perceived as a small effect noticeable only at the nanoscale. Since ferroelectric ceramics have a particularly high flexoelectric coefficient, however, it may play a significant role as piezoelectric transducers shrink to the sub-micrometer scale. We examine this issue with a continuum model self-consistently treating piezo- and flexoelectricity.

PhD Student in topology optimization for spatial distribution of piezo-ceramic transducers at 
Centre de Recherche Public Henri Tudor, Advanced Materials & Structures (AMS), 29, avenue John F. Kennedy

L-1855 Luxembourg Kirchberg

Mission :



In the frame of collaboration between CRP Henri Tudor and the Université Libre de Bruxelles, and funded by the National Research Fund of Luxembourg (FNR), the tasks of this PhD study will include:

Immediate vacancies exist for high calibre postgraduates and postdoctoral fellows who have interests in wing morphing and aerospace design, finite element modelling, aerodynamics, optimization, testing and validation. Candidates should expect excellent facilities, good salaries and exceptional working conditions.