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PhD Studentship: knowledge the Strengthening Mechanisms in Brittle Materials with Laser-Plasma Drive:Job description:Qualification Type: PhD Full-time: 3.5 years Start date: October 2022, January 2023, April 2023, July 2023 OVERVIEW The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering has seen 100% of its research impact rated as ?world-leading' or ?internationally excellent', underlining the wide-ranging positive impacts that our research has on the world (REF, 2021). In choosing Loughborough for your research, you'll work alongside academics who are leaders in their field. You will benefit fromcomprehensive support and guidancefrom ourDoctoral College, including tailored careers advice, to help you succeed in your research and future career. PROJECT DETAILS This project focuses on strengthening difficult to process ?brittle materials? (advanced ceramics and cermets), using a novel technique called laser shock strengthening. Controlled laser-plasma driven shock-wave treatment will be applied to these materials to produce new strengthening mechanisms that will enhance the performance of industrial ceramic/cermet parts, in various sectors namely: aerospace, automotive, nuclear and bio-medical. These mechanisms will be examined using facilities at theManufacturing Technology Centreand Loughborough University to investigate crystal structures, dislocation activity (atomic level), residual stress, microstructures and phase distribution. Experimental data will be analysed using machine learning, to unlock new material science that will shape future ceramic processing with the newly developed technique. managerS Primary manager:Manuela Pacella Secondary manager:Eve Zhang ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours. To lgain the equivalent for your country, please choose it from the drop-down below. You will be directed to this when you select the "Apply" button. Entry requirements for United Kingdom Candidates are expected to have a MEng/BEng degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, physics, materials science or similar subjects (2:1 or above). English language requirements candidates must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on theInternational website. FEES AND FUNDING UK FEE Full-time degree per annum. Fully funded INTERNATIONAL FEE Full-time degree per annum. Not applicable Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures. The studentship is sponsored by Loughborough University and theManufacturing Technology Centre.The studentship is for 3.5 years and provides a tax-free stipend of £24718 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus tuition fees at the UK rate. Due to funding restrictions, this studentship is only open to UK students. Find out more about research degree funding HOW TO APPLY All applications should be made online.Under programme name, select ?Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering'. Please quote the advertised reference number: FP-MP-2022 in your application. To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the?minimum supporting documents. Skills:
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