A novel modelling approach to enhance the predictability and reliability of nanoscale mechanical machining processes

Due to the scale at which nanomachining is performed, the level of accuracy demanded in such machining process is significantly high. To be able achieve this level of accuracy, the machining process require precise and robust control. In addition, as the nanomachining process is highly expensive, machining errors will be very costly. To overcome this significant material and machining cost resulting from errors, the computer simulations can be performed to predict the machining process before actual machining process is conducted. This computer simulations can also be used to train staffs to provide experience in accurate nanomachining. Therefore, this PhD project aims to develop highly accurate machining process which can be utilised in virtual machining environment at nanoscale.

Candidates should hold or expect to gain a first-class degree or a good 2.1 (or their equivalent) in Engineering or a related subject. 

Desirable skills:  Interest in one or more of the following topics e.g. Nano-mechanics, computational mechanics, advanced manufacturing, or applied mathematics

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)

Please contact Dr S Kulasegaram ([Email Address Removed])  to informally discuss this opportunity

Applicants should submit an application for postgraduate study via the Cardiff University  webpages (http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/engineering)  including;        

an upload of your CV a personal statement/covering letter two references (applicants are recommended to

have a third academic referee, if the two academic referees are within the same department/school) Current academic transcripts

Applicants should select Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), with a start date of April or October 2021.

In the research proposal section of your application, please specify the project title and supervisors of this project and copy the project description in the text box provided.