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characterization of defects (e.g., porosity, wrinkles, voids, resin rich regions, blisters) in composite materials. These significantly affects the mechanical performance, durability, and safety of composite
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- HydroGraph ) Start date: 6th October 2025 Project Description – The aim is to develop a fundamental understanding of the reinforcement mechanisms enabled by FGA-1, including its impact on application
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under different strain rates, fatigue-fracture tests etc). Once rheological, microscopic, and mechanical characterisations are done, prepared polymeric composites will be tests for both electric and
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skills include: Interest or background in composite materials, particularly in modelling and/or testing Basic understanding of finite element methods (FEM); any exposure to impact or burst mechanics is a
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1st or upper 2:1 degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Desirable skills include: Interest or background in composite
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About the Project Main description: Fiber-polymer composites are innovative ad sustainable alternative in construction due to their lightweight, excellent fatigue and durability, which are widely
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to receive a first or upper-second class honours degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a similar discipline. A postgraduate master’s degree is not required but may be an advantage. A
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can be adjusted upon agreement with the successful candidate). Project Overview The drive for net-zero and sustainable manufacturing is reshaping the future of advanced materials. Traditional composite
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to increase each year. The start date is 1st October 2025. Industrial filtration felts are constructed using both mono-material and blended fibre systems to meet the mechanical, chemical, and thermal demands
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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