In-situ tribological design and investigation for nuclear fusion applications
University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Research Group:
School of Mechanical Engineering
Operational safety and durability in high vacuum bring the materials challenges in the nuclear fusion applications. Design and material/surface coating selection of rotary devices can be further complicated by process gases, outgassing, magnetic shielding, electrical contact and surface flash temperature. Read more
Supervisors: Dr L Yang, Prof T Hunter
11 April 2025
PhD Research Project
Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)