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in radiation–matter interactions, computational modelling, and materials science, with a strong publication record (h-index 36, i10-index 69). Dr Francesco Fanicchia, Research Area Lead: Material
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metascintillator prototypes towards clinical application. The research will combine experimental surface engineering, advanced materials characterisation (SEM, XRD, spectroscopy), and performance testing alongside
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, and materials science, with a strong publication record (h-index 36, i10-index 69). The second supervisor is Dr. Indrat Aria, a materials scientist with expertise in low-dimensional nanomaterials and
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Francesco Fanicchia is a recognised expert in advanced surface engineering and the development of multifunctional protective coatings, specialising in thermal barriers and fire-resistant materials. As a
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-assurance positioning in safety-critical applications. Cranfield is a specialist postgraduate university that is a global leader for education and transformational research in technology, management, defence
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materials science and hydrogen technologies. The industrial sponsor, Airbus, is committed to net zero aviation by 2050 and is pioneering LH2 powered aircraft. This partnership provides a unique industrial
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of the complex physics governing the interaction between the heat source and the material. Additionally, it seeks to develop an efficient modelling approach to accurately predict and control the temperature field
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opportunity in composites materials for space application research in the Composites and Advanced Materials Centre and the Centre for Defence Engineering at Cranfield university. The focus of this PhD will be
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AI-Driven Digital Twin for Predictive Maintenance in Aerospace – In Partnership with Rolls-Royce PhD
based within the Manufacturing, Materials and Design theme at the Centre for Digital and Design Engineering (CDDE), which offers access to advanced simulation, visualisation, and high-performance
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infrastructure components, causing potential reliability, safety, and longevity issues. Addressing this critical issue represents a vital area of research in aerospace materials science and hydrogen engineering