PhD Cellular Automaton to Model Rapid Crystal Growth and Recrystallisation
PhD @Loughborough University posted 7 hours agoJob Description
Project details
Texture in materials plays a crucial role in metallic products. A thorough study of the underlying morphology and its evolution is relevant for producing cast parts of innovative technological products. The formation of grain boundaries during directional solidification of grains with different crystallographic orientations affect its deformation and mechanical response. The cellular automaton (CA) method aims at modelling complex phenomena taking place at the scale of interest through the use of simple laws applied at a smaller scale. The goal is to predict the grain structure formed in large simulation domains. This scale-bridging is necessary as the development of the structure depends on phenomena taking place at large spatial distances all being influenced by time-dependent boundary conditions. Coupling of the CA method with a relevant crystal plasticity finite element (CPFE) method will allow for a physics-based computational framework with a unique capability to model crystal growth and recrystallization in a bio-compatible magnesium alloy. The approach will be used to predict the mechanical response of meso-scaled components made of magnesium alloy including next-generation bio-compatible stents.
The School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering has seen 100% of its research impact rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF, 2021).
Supervisors
Primary supervisor:Â Professor Anish Roy
Entry requirements
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Entry requirements for United Kingdom
Applicants should have or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) in any engineering degree programme, physics or mathematics.
English language requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees for 2024-25 entry
UK fee
£4,786 Full-time degree per annum
International fee
£27,500 Full-time degree per annum
Fees for the 2024-25 academic year apply to projects starting in October 2024, January 2025, April 2025 and July 2025.
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There is no funding aligned to this project. The successful applicant must be self-funded and able to cover the cost of tuition fees and their own living expenses or have external sponsorship.
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How to apply
All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select ‘Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. Please quote the advertised reference number: UF-AR-2024 in your application.
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