About the Project
The HolSIP lab is looking for a candidate to work under the supervision of Prof. Marcias Martinez and Prof. Craig Merrett. Qualifications include:
1. Completed MS in Mechanical and/or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering (preferred).
2. Experience in Experimental Mechanics and/or Finite Element Modeling (ABAQUS CAE).
3. Strong background in mathematical and computational analysis.
4. Proficient in technical writing.
5. Consistent with requirements of research funding, preference will be given to US Citizens and/or US permanent residents.
The widespread use of adhesive joints has been hampered by the inability of the aeronautical community to determine the life and predict the static strength of these joints. As such,Prof. Martinez and Prof. Merrett are collaborating in developing analytical, computational and
Structural Health Monitoring techniques for static strength prediction of adhesively bonded joints.
The student will combine, analytical models (Matlab), with computational models (ABAQUS) and
Structural Health Monitoring/NDI/Experimental Techniques (Acoustic Emissions, Phase Array,
Distributed Sensing Fiber Optics, Digital Image Correlations), to assist in developing a predictive
physics-based model.
Information on our Lab capabilities can be found at: http://www.marciasmartinez.com.
Clarkson University’s International Center will provide visa support in the event the selected candidate is a non-US citizen.
Clarkson University is a private, national research University leading in technological education and sustainable economic development. Clarkson offers graduate programs in Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, and Health Sciences, with onsite, online and hybrid modes of study. We educate 4,300 students and pursue interdisciplinary research, scholarship and innovation.
Clarkson’s main campus is located in Potsdam, New York, on the historic 640-acre wooded homestead of the Clarkson family in the foothills of the Adirondack Park. With roughly 15,000+ year-round residents, the Village of Potsdam is nestled along the Raquette River in the heart of St. Lawrence County.
Funding Notes
For consideration, please complete graduate application at View Website. Required credentials include: transcripts, CV/resume, 3 letters of recommendation, Statement of Purpose, GRE results, and proof of English proficiency.
You may also send your CV to graduate@clarkson.edu with subject line “Structural Health Monitoring.”
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