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Research Area:
Materials Science and Engineering; Metallic materials; Heterogeneous Structures; Mechanical Properties; Electron Microscopy
Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Strength and ductility are among the most important mechanical properties of materials. Materials with high strength and high ductility are desirable for many structural applications. However, strength and ductility are usually mutually exclusive, i.e., high strength is usually accompanied by poor ductility and vice versa. Significant worldwide efforts have been made looking for solutions to overcome the paradox of strength and ductility. One possible solution is to introduce combined compositional and structural gradients. This project aims to explore how different gradient structures affect deformation behaviour and mechanical properties. Electron microscopy including in-situ straining electron microscopy will be a key research tool of the project.
Offering:
One PhD scholarship is available, and the project can be started immediately.
How to Apply:
To apply, please email [email protected] the following:
The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3474