Canterbury Christ Church University School of Engineering, Technology and Design welcomes applications to its PhD course from self-funded applicants to study a range of PhD projects.
Project description
Laser forming (LF) is a highly flexible non-contact method for the shaping of metallic and some non-metallic components by inducing thermal stress. Laser forming offers the industrial promise of controlled iterative shaping of metallic and non-metallic components for prototyping, correction of design shape or distortion and precision adjustment applications. To fulfil this promise in a manufacturing environment, the process must have a high degree of control, be repeatable and have a minimal impact on the material and mechanical properties of the part to be formed and processed.
Significant progress in the field of laser forming has been made, but the impact on the microstructure of different materials hasn’t been studied fully. We are going to explore the possibilities of 3D laser material processing with a controlled impact on the microstructure of material by developing finite element analysis (FEA) using COMSOL multi-physics to investigate the impact of laser processing on the microstructure and the mechanical properties of the materials.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who have recently completed Meng or BEng Engineering related degree or equivalent to MSc in an area of engineering or have relevant industrial experience or equivalent. For further information about this project and scholarship please contact: Dr. Ghazal Sheikholeslami: [Email Address Removed] or Dr Hany Hassanin: hany.hassanin@canterbury .ac.uk
The research of this project will be undertaken within School of Engineering, Technology, and Design (ETD) at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU). Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the world famous Cathedral city amongst stunning history and heritage. Canterbury is a thriving international destination, with many students and staff choosing to study and work here, making this historic, cosmopolitan city vibrant and culturally diverse. We are strongly committed to equality and recognise the value of diverse students and staff.
Postgraduate research students are part of the Canterbury Christ Church University Graduate College which is home to almost 800 research students.The Graduate College provides a wide range of researcher development training as well as academic and social activities for postgraduate students.
How to apply
Please submit your application using the online admissions portal and click on the research cluster ‘Science, Information Technology and Engineering’:
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/explore-postgraduate/explore-postgraduate-research/research-subject-areas/
As part of your application you will be required to submit a research proposal. Please tick the appropriate box on the proposal form to indicate that you are applying for a PhD self study project alongside a place on the PhD programme. Please specify which project you are interested in and develop your research proposal around the description of the project and research questions set out above.
For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions ([Email Address Removed]).