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Dr William Proud
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About the Project
Immediate PhD research opportunity in the Institute of Shock Physics (ISP), in collaboration with the Royal British Legion Centre for Blast Injury Studies (CBIS) at Imperial College London
The student will be based in the Physics department and interact closely with the Centre for Blast Injury Studies. The Centre has been established following a multimillion pound donation by the Royal British Legion, and presents a unique opportunity for successful candidates to work with a collaborative team of military and civilian clinicians, scientists and engineers.
The successful student will undertake research leading to platform and application technologies with the central aim of understanding the effects of blast, commonly caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The student will benefit from an education program running alongside the research program.
• Blast Characterisation: the force environment experienced by cells at a tissue level is not well characterised, and there is little understanding of threshold levels for different cell types. This will involve the design and construction of novel oading platforms as well as using established systems such as; shock tube, Hopkinson Pressure Bars, Plate Impact, Drop-weight, Universal Testing Machines. This PhD projects seeks to characterise the load environment and response. Interested candidates seeking further information on the project should contact: Dr William Proud ([Email Address Removed]).
It is expected that candidates will come from a range of disciplines, but must have an outstanding undergraduate background, and be able to demonstrate expertise in experimental, analytical and computational work.
All applicants should submit a formal application to Imperial College London via the i link above
Funding for the PhD studentships includes a stipend at the standard rate, Home/EU fees and running costs.
The closing date for applications is: until the position is filled. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted
shortly after the closing date and invited for interview (in person or via Skype) in mid December.
For further information on the centre please visit: www3.imperial.ac.uk/shockphysics/trainingopportunities
For further information on postgraduate study and to submit an application please visit:
www.imperial.ac.uk/pgaf
Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena Bronze SWAN Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Two Ticks Employer.
The student will be based in the Physics department and interact closely with the Centre for Blast Injury Studies. The Centre has been established following a multimillion pound donation by the Royal British Legion, and presents a unique opportunity for successful candidates to work with a collaborative team of military and civilian clinicians, scientists and engineers.
The successful student will undertake research leading to platform and application technologies with the central aim of understanding the effects of blast, commonly caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The student will benefit from an education program running alongside the research program.
• Blast Characterisation: the force environment experienced by cells at a tissue level is not well characterised, and there is little understanding of threshold levels for different cell types. This will involve the design and construction of novel oading platforms as well as using established systems such as; shock tube, Hopkinson Pressure Bars, Plate Impact, Drop-weight, Universal Testing Machines. This PhD projects seeks to characterise the load environment and response. Interested candidates seeking further information on the project should contact: Dr William Proud ([Email Address Removed]).
It is expected that candidates will come from a range of disciplines, but must have an outstanding undergraduate background, and be able to demonstrate expertise in experimental, analytical and computational work.
All applicants should submit a formal application to Imperial College London via the i link above
Funding for the PhD studentships includes a stipend at the standard rate, Home/EU fees and running costs.
The closing date for applications is: until the position is filled. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted
shortly after the closing date and invited for interview (in person or via Skype) in mid December.
For further information on the centre please visit: www3.imperial.ac.uk/shockphysics/trainingopportunities
For further information on postgraduate study and to submit an application please visit:
www.imperial.ac.uk/pgaf
Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena Bronze SWAN Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Two Ticks Employer.
Funding Notes
This project is fully funded for UK/EU students. International students can apply and will be paid a stipend. However, international (non-UK/EU) students would be required to pay the difference between the 'Home/EU' fees and the 'Overseas Fees'
Project supervisors
Career overview
Dr William Proud is an Associate Professor in Shock Physics at Imperial College London''s Department of Physics within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His primary research interest lies in the high strain rate properties of a diverse range of materials, including both inert and energetic substances. To investigate these properties, he employs various techniques such as Drop-weight, Hopkinson Bar, Taylor Impact, and Plate Impact. Dr Proud is particularly focused on materials that exhibit strongly non-linear behaviour in response, including porous, granular, biological, and composite materials. He has established strong research connections with the Royal British Legion Centre for Blast Injury Studies and currently chairs the Institute of Physics (IOP) Group on ''Shock Wave and Extreme Conditions''. His research is often characterised as multi-disciplinary, integrating aspects of Physics, Chemistry, Bio-sensors, and Materials Science.
Research interests
William Proud''s main research interest lies in the high strain rate properties of a diverse range of materials, including both inert and energetic substances. He employs various techniques such as Drop-weight, Hopkinson Bar, Taylor Impact, and Plate Impact to investigate these properties. A significant focus of his work is on the development of novel high-speed diagnostics and analysis methods. He has a particular interest in materials that exhibit strongly non-linear behaviour in response, including porous, granular, biological, or composite materials. Proud maintains strong research connections with the Royal British Legion Centre for Blast Injury Studies and chairs the Institute of Physics Group ''Shock Wave and Extreme Conditions''. His research is typically characterised as multi-disciplinary, encompassing areas that involve Physics, Chemistry, Bio-sensors, and Materials Science.
Shock Physics
High Strain Rate Properties
Inert Materials
Energetic Materials
Drop-weight Technique
Hopkinson Bar
Taylor Impact
Plate Impact
High-speed Diagnostics
Non-linear Behaviour
Porous Materials
Granular Materials
Biological Materials
Composite Materials
Multi-disciplinary Research
Physics
Chemistry
Bio-sensors
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Atomic Physics
Molecular Physics
Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics
Plasma Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Aerospace Engineering.
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