Metal Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Functional and Multi-Material Structures
Location
UK Other
Reference
ENG244
Project Title: Metal Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Functional and Multi-Material Structures
Supervisors: Dr Negar Gilani and Professor Richard Hague
The Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) Research Group within the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Nottingham invites applications for a 3-year PhD programme. We seek a student who could lead the maturation of the multi-metal MetalJet technique, which offers substantial prospects in the direct manufacturing of multi-functional metallic structures.
The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive understanding of the Drop-on-demand Metal Jetting process and the compatibility of dissimilar materials within the printed structure. There is a particular interest in exploring novel designs and manufacturing techniques for cartridges used in producing molten droplets. An ideal candidate should have experience or a strong interest in additive manufacturing, materials science, and computational mechanics but also be adaptable to learning and exploring new disciplines as the project evolves.
This research will be conducted within a wider research team comprising academics, post-doctoral researchers, and technical staff. This exciting research is industrially highly relevant and of great scientific interest, and therefore will offer the candidate the possibility to establish successful industrial and academic collaborations and disseminate at national and international conferences.
Minimum Requirements
* First or upper second-class academic qualification in Engineering or Physical Sciences or a related discipline.
* Some coding abilities in MATLAB and LabView.
* Creative thinking and the ability to work independently.
* Familiarity with Multiphysics simulation is a plus.
* Industry experience is advantageous.
Fully funded studentships are available for home fee-eligible students, subject to approval of funding.
Please send a copy of your covering letter, CV, and academic transcripts to negar.gilani@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note applications without academic transcripts will not be considered.
Closing date: Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.
Our University is a supportive, inclusive, and caring community, and we encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds. The Faculty of Engineering was the first in the UK to be awarded an Athena SWAN Gold Award, in recognition of our commitment to supporting and advancing women’s careers in Engineering.
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