PhD Scholarship in Nanoengineering of Advanced Functional Surfaces
Scholarship Description
Applications are invited for a full-time PhD research project to model and fabricate optimised nanoparticle geometries for chemical sensing applications. The project aims to develop nanometre scale arrays with precisely defined particle size and shape through a combination of physical modelling and fabrication with state-of-the-art lithographic techniques.
The position is open to an outstanding graduate with a physics, chemistry or engineering background. You will work with leading researchers from Swinburne and RMIT Universities in a dynamic, multidisciplinary field. A top-up scholarship package of $7,000 p.a. is available to students who qualify for an Australian Postgraduate Award or equivalent Swinburne University of Technology award (approximately $20,000 p.a. tax free), commencing in the second half of 2008.
Applications should include:
- A covering letter that includes your contact details and a statement describing your suitability for the position.
- A curriculum vitae that includes details of education, qualifications, work experience and the names and contact details of two referees.
Closing date: December 2008
Further info:
Dr Paul Stoddart
Centre for Atom Optics and Ultrafast Spectroscopy
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/feis/caous/jobs.htm
Call: 03 9214 5839
Email: pstoddart@swin.edu.au
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Development of new steel products by thin strip casting and direct thermomechanical processing
Scholarship Description
Topic: Process modelling in metals production
Supervisor: Prof. John Beynon; Co-supervisor: Prof. Peter Hodgson (Deakin Uni)
Description: Deakin, Delft, Newcastle, Swinburne and Wollongong Universities are collaborating on an Australian Research Council funded "Discovery" project (DP0879319) on "Development of new steel products by thin strip casting and direct thermomechanical processing". Thin strip casting offers a greener way of producing a wide range of advanced steel products but is technically challenging. The overall project spans casting from liquid to rolling of the solid metal. The Swinburne contribution focuses on the development of microstructure and properties in the solid state using both experiment and simulation. The project will suit someone with a materials or mechanical engineering background, or someone with knowledge of advanced materials modelling techniques. The PhD student must be capable of interacting effectively with other members of the research team. This project comes with a PhD scholarship.
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PhD by research in Applied Mathematics and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Background:
Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) is seeking suitably qualified students to undertake post-graduate study in Applied Mathematics and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics. Research carried out by the Physical Oceanography group at Swinburne is focused on deep-water and finite-depth wave dynamics, spectral modelling of wind-generated waves, wave breaking and dissipation, air-sea interaction, wave-bottom interaction and Langmuir circulation. This project is concerned with the development of a theory to describe extreme or rouge waves. The work will involve a combination of analysis and large scale computing. Applicants should have a strong background in the Physical or Mathematical Sciences. Inquiries and applications should be directed to Prof W.R.C. Phillips at wphillips@swin.edu.au.
Provided by:
Swinburne University of Technology
Level:
Post Graduate (Research)
Availability:
Immediately
Payment Information:
Approximately $20,000 per annum tax free, paid fortnightly for 3 years
Research Information:
Scholarship is for a PhD by research in Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics.
Selection Criteria:
- Honours degree in Physical or Mathematical Sciences (essential)
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills (essential)
- A good working knowledge of programming (desirable)
Contact:
Professor W.R.C. Phillips,
Mathematics, H38
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218, Hawthorn, Vic 3122, AUSTRALIA
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PhD by Research at Swinburne under Chris Berndt, Professor of Surface Science and Interface Engineering
Scholarship Descriptions
Topic: Microstructural Relationships during the Elastic-Plastic Failure of Complex Composites
Supervisor: Prof. Chris Berndt
The aims of this research are summarized as:
To create mathematical models to make possible the microstructural design of materials prior to their actual manufacture.
To work on practical problems of significance; e.g., for turbine components, to better understand materials properties.
Incorporate object oriented finite element methods (i.e., “OOF”) into the discovery phase of futuristic materials development.
Devise models for strain tolerant coatings that permit operation at high temperatures in corrosive environments. These coatings will have industrial relevance.
Discover new materials structures and combinations of materials that can exhibit enhanced performance under highly-demanding conditions.The intent of this research will be to design complex, multi-phase materials that demonstrate inhomogeneous properties that suit arduous environments; i.e., high temperatures or corrosive environments. It is also necessary to have a good understanding of the stress levels at which damage will initiate from a known defect or damage level and from that point on propagate, ultimately leading to structural failure.
Topic: Manufacture of Intelligent Polymeric, Nano-Composited Structures and Coatings
Supervisor: Prof. Chris Berndt
The aims of this research are summarized as:
To manufacture “polycer” composites; i.e., combinations of polymers and ceramics.
Determine the maximum loading of various ceramics; e.g., conventional morphology and nanoclusters of alumina, zirconia etc.
To examine the adhesion mechanism between the particulate and matrix phases with the notion of controlling interfacial shear strength.
Look at the role of porosity and how this can be controlled so that either isolated pockets or contiguous ensembles can be created.
This research will fabricate new materials that are (i) easy to manufacture; potentially on-site, (ii) demonstrate porosity that can be controlled from 15% to near-theoretical density, and (iii) permit enhanced extrinsic material properties that include fracture toughness and corrosion characteristics. The fundamental theory within this project relates to the science of composites in a three-dimensional space field and how different levels of fractal geometries can be intertwined.
Topic: High-Definition, Three-Dimensional Manufacture of Solids
Supervisor: Prof. Chris Berndt
The aims of this research are summarized as:
Manufacture three-dimensional solids that exhibit an inhomogeneous, designed architecture.
Create patterns of sub-solids that are contained within the whole free-form.
Define the minimum dimension of phase resolution that is needed for component functionality.
Establish how porosity can be controlled during the manufacturing process; especially with regard to maximizing porosity yet still retaining mechanical integrity.
The need revolves around applications that use (i) surfacing, joining and mating technologies to fabricate components, and (ii) combinorial technologies that are used to measure and sense operational conditions. Examples of class (i) needs would be hard, wear resistant coatings for mining equipment; thermal and electrical materials applied to load bearing structures; and re-building and repair of engineering components. Class (ii) examples are embedded sensors for thermal, electrical, and chemical environments; and materials that can respond to species-selective, catalytic environments in an active, self-regulating and responsive fashion.
Ref Number:
"JASON Codes" 3623, 3624, 3625
Study subject: Materials Science and Engineering, Microstructural Modelling, Material Property Simulation, Life Prediction, Ceramics
Provided by: Swinburne University of Technology
Level:
Post Graduate (Research)
Availability:
Immediately
Payment Information:
$20,007 per annum for 3 years
Research Information:
Scholarship is for Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Geophysical
Fluid Dynamics or Computational Biology. Start between March , 2008 and Dec
31, 2008.
Eligibility:
At least and Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent.
Main contact:
Professor Chris Berndt
Surface Science and Interface Engineering
Industrial Research Institute Swinburne (IRIS),
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
Swinburne Uni. of Technology, Mail 66
PO Box 218
Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
AUSTRALIA
Tel: 61 (0)3 9214 8706
Tel: 61 (0)428 237 638
e-mail: CBerndt@groupwise.swin.edu.au
web page: http://www.swin.edu.au/iris/staff/cberndt.html
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