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PhD Research Project: Process Optimisation, Control, and Modelling of the Laser Blown Powder Additi

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Global Academy Jobs
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United Kingdom
Closing date
Feb 24, 2017

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Applications are invited from graduates with a first-class or upper second-class degree in an appropriate discipline, such as materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics for a PhD project on the development the laser blown powder additive manufacturing process. This PhD project is sponsored by the “4D Hybrid” Horizon 2020 project.

The 4D hybrid project is a new and innovative European industrial-led project to develop a modular additive manufacturing (AM) system and integrate it with existing manufacturing / repair processes. Industrial interest in additive manufacturing has been growing since the advent of 3D printing, with the laser blown powder method representing one of the largest scale applications of the principles of AM. The potential cost savings of only adding the material where it is ‘needed’ and the possibility of the repair of expensive components rather than scrapping make this an attractive area of investment.

This PhD will support the University of Birmingham involvement within the larger ‘4D Hybrid’ project. The overall project will be multifaceted and involve the optimisation of the laser blown powder process through parametric studies; path planning development based on experimental measurements and numerical models; microstructural and mechanical characterisation. The path planning will seek to choose process parameters and deposition head motion to minimise residual stress and distortion in the deposit and to maximise the quality of the microstructure. The PhD will focus on one or more parts of this. An ideal candidate should have some or all of the following attributes:

- Experience / knowledge of the principles of additive manufacturing
- CAD / CAM experience (preferably Solidworks & AlphaCAM)
- Programming experience (in one or more of Matlab, Python, C++, Fortran)
- Practical experience of mechanical, control, and measurement systems
- Experience of FE or FV modelling of one or more of temperature / stress / strain / plastic flow in solids
- Practical experience / knowledge of microstructural characterisation and mechanical testing
- An eagerness to be involved in the ‘hands on’ development of a manufacturing process and a readiness to identify new skills and learn as appropriate.

The student will be based in the Advanced Materials and Processing Laboratory (AMPLab) in the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Materials Processing.

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/irc-materials-processing/themes/AMPLab/index.aspx

For informal technical queries, please contact Dr. Mark Ward (R.M.Ward@bham.ac.uk) or Prof. Moataz M. Attallah (M.M.Attallah@bham.ac.uk.)

To find out more about studying for a PhD at the University of Birmingham, including full details of the research undertaken in each school, the funding opportunities for each subject, and guidance on making your application, you can now order your copy of the new Doctoral Research Prospectus, at: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/drp.aspx

Funding Notes

This is a fully-funded position (fees and stipend), and is available to UK/EU nationals only.

To apply, please send your CV, enclosing a cover letter outlining your skills and a copy of your undergraduate (and postgraduate, if any) transcript.

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