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-performance demonstrators that are being developed as part of a larger project focusing on recycled composite materials funded by a UKRI Fellowship. Through this larger project the PhD student will also have
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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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into different exhaust streams compositions and issues in managing high temperature corrosion. As such, understanding the impact of changes on materials could help increase the life of the components
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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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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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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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. Composite materials often exhibit low fracture toughness values, yet various experimental techniques can enhance the toughness of thermoset and thermoplastic composites. Typical approaches include surface