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Prof Xin Zhang, Prof Philip Joseph
Applications accepted all year round
About the Project
A PhD studentship is now available immediately in the area of aero-engine aerodynamics and aeroacoustic prediction. The studentship provides a unique opportunity to work on an advanced engineering problem that is currently of great importance to industry. The studentship has partial industrial funding. A good first degree in either engineering, or mathematics or physics is required for this project.
The successful applicant will work on aerodynamic and aeroacoustic modelling and computation of broadband noise. Broadband noise is difficult to model due to complex flow interactions and the high computational expense associated with predictions. This project aims to develop numerical modelling methodologies to allow a better understanding of fan broadband noise. This will be done using a high-order in-house computational aeroacoustic code. The outcome of the project will be a more fundamental understanding of the underlying mechanisms behind broadband noise propagation, alongside efficient and accurate methods to model the noise. The PhD studentship will provide a good opportunity to work with prominent aerospace companies in the world, and explore relevant problems in the aerospace industry.
The Airbus Aircraft Noise Technology Centre (ANTC) (http://www.southampton.ac.uk/antc/) was opened in November 2008 at the University of Southampton. It is the result of the long-standing collaboration between Airbus and the University on a range of noise research and development projects. The Centre, led by Professor Xin Zhang, brings together academic staff, research fellows and PhD students using state-of-the-art computer simulations and wind tunnel testing to develop new noise reduction concepts. Undergraduate students also work with the research team, providing exciting projects to stimulate the next-generation of engineers for industry.
The successful applicant will work on aerodynamic and aeroacoustic modelling and computation of broadband noise. Broadband noise is difficult to model due to complex flow interactions and the high computational expense associated with predictions. This project aims to develop numerical modelling methodologies to allow a better understanding of fan broadband noise. This will be done using a high-order in-house computational aeroacoustic code. The outcome of the project will be a more fundamental understanding of the underlying mechanisms behind broadband noise propagation, alongside efficient and accurate methods to model the noise. The PhD studentship will provide a good opportunity to work with prominent aerospace companies in the world, and explore relevant problems in the aerospace industry.
The Airbus Aircraft Noise Technology Centre (ANTC) (http://www.southampton.ac.uk/antc/) was opened in November 2008 at the University of Southampton. It is the result of the long-standing collaboration between Airbus and the University on a range of noise research and development projects. The Centre, led by Professor Xin Zhang, brings together academic staff, research fellows and PhD students using state-of-the-art computer simulations and wind tunnel testing to develop new noise reduction concepts. Undergraduate students also work with the research team, providing exciting projects to stimulate the next-generation of engineers for industry.
Funding Notes
The studentships cover both basic engineering research and applied research. The studentships also fully cover EU/UK University tuition fees and provide a tax-free bursary of £13,600 per year, rising annually (each October) in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a 3 year duration.
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