Dr J Jiang
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
Applications are invited for a fully-funded research studentship in the field of METAL FORMING, leading to the award of a PhD degree.
The research work will be focused on the development of novel metal forming technologies, e.g. lightweight metal forming technologies, such as forging of lightweight gears; materials and process experiments and modelling to address fundamental problems including the evolution of defects, damage and microstructure, and their effects on macroscopic crystalline material deformation behaviour for a wide range of applications, particularly in automotive and aerospace.
The Department was the top-ranked Mechanical Engineering Department in the 2014 UK REF exercise. The Metal Forming and Materials Modelling group is recognised as being at the leading-edge of research in hot and warm forming technologies for lightweight components and structures, which covers a wide range of activities, in theory, innovative testing, materials and process modelling. The Group has made a significant contribution to the development of new forming technologies and novel materials modelling methods. Led by 4 academic staff, the Metal-forming and Materials Modelling Research Group has expanded very quickly during the last five years with 3 industry funded research centres and 1 joint laboratory. It has secured PI funding of over £15 million from EPSRC, Innovate UK, EC and international companies, and has been involved in projects with total funding of over £50 million.
You will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person who meets the academic requirements for enrolment for the PhD degree at Imperial College London. You will must have a 1st class /distinction honours and ranked at the top 10% of an MSc or MEng course in Mechanical/Materials Engineering or a related subject, and an enquiring and rigorous approach to research together with a strong intellect and disciplined work habits. Having background in metal forming is beneficial but not essential. Good team-working, observational and communication skills are essential.
To find out more about research at Imperial College London in this area, go to:
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/mechanicalengineering
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Funding Notes
The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the Overseas/EU/UK student rate). (Overseas Tuition Fees paid, Living expenses of £16,500 per year for 3 years)
Suitable candidates will be required to complete an electronic application form at Imperial College London in order for their qualifications to be addressed by College Registry.
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