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computational mechanics or multiphysics modeling, with particular interest in fracture mechanics and chemo-mechanical degradation. Knowledge of solid-state defect chemistry (advantageous). You will join a dynamic
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through advanced electron microscopy and mechanical testing, including tensile strength, fracture toughness, and thermal creep. Samples will undergo high-heat flux (HHF) testing for thermal fatigue and
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by residual elements affect formability (Prof Dan Balint) (4) Effects of residual elements on mechanical and fracture properties (Prof Catrin Davies) (5) Investigation of thermomechanical behaviour and
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Supervisors: Dr Emmanouil Kakouris, Prof. James Kermode, Project Partner AWE-NST Find out more: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/hetsys/themes/projects2025 High-rate ductile fracture, particularly in
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to their excellent structural performance and relatively low weight. However, their laminated structure results in low fracture toughness and limited impact resistance, influenced by the type of polymer used
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for large strain solid dynamics, dynamic fracture/contact and computational multi-physics. Funding Details £19,237 for 2024/25, £20,780 for 2025/26 Funding Comment This scholarship covers the full cost
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science, mechanical engineering or physics. This interdisciplinary project requires a passion for both experimental work and computational modelling, along with a keen interest in learning fracture