Heterogeneous materials in extreme environments: multiscale models of chemo-mechanical processes

Extreme volumetric expansion, high temperature gradients, and/or high-frequency vibrations can compromise structural integrity and safety of modern electronic systems (e.g. batteries) made of heterogeneous materials with highly complex microstructures. The objective of this project is to develop multiscale models that couple mechanics with transport of chemical species to gain physical insight into critical stress locations in heterogeneous material systems under in-service conditions. Microscale models will capture an in-situ response of materials undergoing chemo-mechanical processes. Numerical solutions of those microscale problems will generate surrogate microscale models that will be connected with the macroscale via a data-driven homogenisation approach with uncertainty quantification.

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Modelling of Heterogeneous Systems (HetSys) training programme is designed to enable students to become high-quality computational scientists who are comfortable working in interdisciplinary environments, have excellent communication skills, and are well prepared for a wide range of future careers in areas where there is demonstrable need.

The four-year training programme consists of PhD project and integrated taught modules, leading to the award of a postgraduate diploma.

We are looking for enthusiastic students from across the physical sciences who enjoy using their mathematical skills and thinking flexibly to solve complex problems. We require at least a 2(i) honours degree at BSc or an integrated masters degree (e.g. MPhys, MChem, MSci, MEng etc.) in a physical sciences, mathematics or engineering discipline.

There is no formal deadline by which applications must be submitted, but applicants should note that applications can only be considered once all supporting documentation has been received, and that both places to study and available funding will be limited. Therefore early submission of your application to study is encouraged.

Please note applications for the studentship for an exceptional student of any citizenship closed on 31 January 2020.
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/hetsys/projects/2020/