Cardiff University conduct Ph.D Studentship OutsideIndia
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PhD Studentship conducts Cardiff University
PhD in Engineering: Optimisation for novel structural-material configuration (PhD Studentship)
Project title: Optimisation for novel structural-material configuration
This PhD project will develop a numerical optimization method for novel design of structures and/or materials. The primary approach of interest is topology optimization using the level set method to produce new and unintuitive design. The method is applicable at materials and structural scale and the coupling of scales and/or multiple physics (e.g. structural and electromagnetics) for multifunctional structures is of substantial interests. The material may be composites or metal or smart material. The project is primarily numerical and computational in nature with an interest in finite element and/or PDE systems and a keen enthusiasm to learn engineering optimization based on multivariable calculus. The primary tasks will be conducted by programming in C/C++. The PhD is placed is an active research group located both at Cardiff and UC San Diego and will require traveling between the two institutions although the degree awarding institution and primary base will be Cardiff. Working collaboratively and cooperating with the research group and external collaborators will be essential to the success of the project.
Eligibility : Residency: This studentship is open to students of any nationality. Students classified as international for fee purposes have to self-fund the difference between home and international fees.Candidates should hold or expect to gain a first class or a good 2.1 MEng degree and/or an appropriate Master’s level qualification (or their equivalent) in a relevant subject area (engineering, physics, applied mathematics).
Funding Amount: This studentship consists of full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£14,057 p.a. for 2015/16, updated each year).
Number of Studentships: 1
Duration: 3.5 years
Level of Study: Postgraduate Research
Regions: EU (Non UK), International (Non EU), UK
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The University first opened its doors on October 24, 1883. The new institution was formally established by Royal Charter in 1884, and named at the time University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire. Small premises on Newport Road housed 13 academic staff in 12 departments, 102 full-time degree students and 49 part-time students