PhD Studentship in fluid-induced vibrations in gas turbines

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of fluid-induced vibrations in gas turbines, leading to the award of a PhD degree. You must be a UK or EU candidate meeting the Research Council criterion of having been resident in the UK for the previous 3 years. Please check your suitability at the following web site:

https://epsrc.ukri.org/skills/students/help/eligibility/

Modern gas turbine components are becoming lighter and more highly-loaded, delivering better fuel efficiency, but introducing a series of challenges with regards to understanding their behaviour during operation. A major problem is the prediction of flow-driven vibrations at off-design conditions. Understanding and predicting these mechanisms requires accurate modelling of the complex aerodynamics and fluid-structure interactions.

The aim of this project is to investigate fluid-induced vibrations in gas turbines, to identify the limitations of conventional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and computational aeroelasticity and to develop new computational methods to improve prediction capabilities.

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 have a background in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics or a related field. You have an enquiring and rigorous approach to research, together with a strong intellect and disciplined work habits. Good team-working and communication skills are essential.

To find out more about research at Imperial College London in this area, go to:
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering

For information on how to apply, go to:
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering/study/phd/phd-opportunities/

For further details of the post contact Professor Mehdi Vahdati [Email Address Removed]. Interested applicants should send an up-to-date curriculum vitae to Professor Vahdati. Suitable eligible 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.

Closing date: Until position is filled

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