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fracture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 40 fracture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Fracture arising from bone disease
Pathological fracture remains an extensive and significant unmet clinical need driven by an increasingly aged population. Coupled to this is the growing recognition of a series of pathologies (e.g. Read more
Effect of obesity on bone strength and implication on the risk of hip fracture
There is a clear and unmet need to address the diagnosis of hip fracture risk associated with osteoporosis. Whereas low weight is a well-documented risk factor for future bone fractures, a high body weight seems to protect against hip fracture. Read more
Techniques of improvement of fracture toughness in composites and development of multi-scale computational models for the simulation of the crack propagation and prediction of the residual strength
PhD Supervisor: Gennaro Scarselli. Project description. Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs) are popular in engineering applications due to their excellent structural performance and relatively low weight. Read more
SELF-FUNDED 3.5-YEAR PHD – Automatic segmentation of femur using deep learning combined with phantomless calibration for rapid personalised fracture risk predictions in clinical applications
We are excited to announce a new PhD opportunity in the areas of modelling, biomechanics & deep learning. The project is in collaboration with multiple NHS Trusts including the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Read more
Dynamic deformation, damage and fracture of composites (Ref: UF-VS-2024-2)
Please note that this project is not University-funded. You will need to secure external funding to cover your tuition and living expenses. Read more
Flash annealing processing and microstructure engineering of UFG fibrous quenching & partitioning steels
The stringent requirements in weight saving and passenger safety in the automotive industry have driven the increasing application of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS). Read more
PhD in Computational Fracture Mechanics: Methods, Programming and Simulation
The aim of this PhD programme is to develop efficient numerical strategies for the prediction and assessment of fracture. Our group has got success in the development of new numerical strategies, e.g. Read more
Simulating Composite Fracture by the Extended Finite Element Method
In this project, three-dimensional analyses of fracture in composite laminates will be conducted. The aim is to investigate if the XFEM is capable to reproduce fracture in composites with a sufficient degree of accurateness in terms of energy release rates and stress intensity factors. Read more
Phase Field Computational Methods for Fracture Problems in Engineering
Phase-field is a new exciting numerical technique that permits computationally cheap and effective simulation of challenging fracture problems, e.g. Read more
Fracture of Automotive Advanced High Strength Steels
Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) are increasingly used throughout the chassis of modern cars since they provide a high strength-to-weight ratio and improved crashworthiness due to greater energy absorption capabilities. Read more
Computational Mechanics of Fracture on Advanced Composite Aerospace Structures
Over the last decade there has been a significant increase in the use of composite laminates in the aerospace industry in a drive to reduce weight and as a result to reduce emissions. Read more
Understanding the physiological and metabolic health effects of Vortex Wave Circulation therapy
The human musculoskeletal system undergoes several age-related alterations, including reductions in muscle mass and function (termed ‘sarcopenia’). Read more
Multi-Scale Modelling of the Fatigue and Fracture of Aerospace Alloys
The drive for greater fuel efficiency is making the production of lightweight structures with adequate strength and endurance a primary concern for the aerospace industry. Read more
Fatigue and Fracture of Fibre Composites
Aircraft manufacturers are now competing based on their aircraft’s fuel efficiency due to the high cost of aviation fuel. As a result, in recent years, these manufacturers have turned more and more to the use of lightweight composites in their designs for almost every component of their aircraft. Read more
Numerical Modelling of Cracked Materials under Loading
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more