About the project
The University of Cincinnati Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (www.ucnde.com) has a fully funded (stipend + tuition) PhD opening focusing on the design of a high temperature Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) for the Department of Energy. The student appointed to this role will be primarily concerned with the electromagnetic design of the transducers and the unique engineering challenges associated with high temperature use.
Numerous engineering assets operate at temperatures exceeding 550°C, including power station and oil refinery pipelines. These assets are prone to thermally accelerated damage mechanisms such as corrosion and cracking. Realization of a permanently installable monitoring system that is resilient to these harsh conditions will be transformative in enabling real-time structural integrity assurance in a range of applications. This project focusses on the design of Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMATs) that electromagnetically excite and detect ultrasonic waves. Permanently installed EMAT sensors are already commercially available but are limited to ~350°C; in this project the fundamental design principles for EMATs will be revised to extend operation up to 550°C. The project will combine electromagnetic theory with practical engineering challenges.
The project start date is expected to be January 2022.
Note a post-doc position is also available for this project.
Candidate requirements
A background in electromagnetics is highly advantageous. Experience with hands-on experimental work is also desired.
You should have at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Engineering or Physics. Applicants should have a first class degree or GPA of at least 3.5. If English is not your first language then an IELTS score of at least 6.5 is expected.
About the University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (www.ucnde.com) is a world leader in nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and structural health monitoring (SHM) research. High achieving researchers are sought to expand the Centers research portfolio. At UCNDE you will be part of a supportive and successful team of researchers and benefit from intensive one-on-one supervision. The Center covers a wide range of research areas and will work with you to advance state-of-the-art techniques and technology.
The University of Cincinnati is a leading R1 university (the highest level of research activity), based in a city campus in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (www.uc.edu). At the University of Cincinnati you will have access to world class research facilities and supervision, in addition to world class recreation facilities.
About the PhD program
The PhD program is typically four years full time. The PhD program includes roughly one year of taught courses. UCNDE is part of the Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics department. While research projects do not necessary focus on aerospace applications, the researcher will typically be enrolled in either the Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Mechanics PhD program. Please see https://ceas.uc.edu/academics/departments/aerospace-engineering-mechanics/degrees-programs/aerospace-engineering-phd.html for more details on the programs.
How to apply
Please send a cover letter, relevant transcripts and a copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed]
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