Start Date: 1^st July 2015

Duration of award: 3 years

Supervisors:

Dr. Hrushikesh Abhyankar Research Fellow Lightweight Structures

Dr. James Brighton – Head of Centre for Automotive Technologies

Sponsored by Future Sky (EU), this studentship will provide a bursary of up to £16,000 - £ 19,000 p.a. (tax free) plus fees* for three yearshttp://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=fPo9b1GZ4NXx2M&tbnid=JldUPKe84aU1cM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://mfym.org.uk/2013/05/01/breakfast-with-boris/&ei=5OazUvOkCdTu0gXFy4DoAQ&bvm=bv.58187178,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNHH2yvJY2T4QfbcuJc7ubi5xfUFEg&ust=1387607620227815http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=fPo9b1GZ4NXx2M&tbnid=JldUPKe84aU1cM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://mfym.org.uk/2013/05/01/breakfast-with-boris/&ei=5OazUvOkCdTu0gXFy4DoAQ&bvm=bv.58187178,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNHH2yvJY2T4QfbcuJc7ubi5xfUFEg&ust=1387607620227815

Advanced Composites, Rubber and Tyre Mechanics

The project: The project will involve testing, characterisation and analysis of tyre (and ground) models that can be used for simulation of aircraft operations during ground roll under crosswind conditions. The main focus of the study (PhD topic) will be to develop a simulation methodology for tyre interaction with a contaminated runway that includes the dynamics of both tyre and liquids. This will involve developing models based on both empirical data developed from experiments and modelling (FEA). The study is part of a project sponsored by the European Union and Future Sky.

What you’ll be doing: You will participate in a fully-funded PhD programme at the Centre of Automotive Technology (CAT) at Cranfield University, UK. The PhD will give you a unique hands-on Project which will include testing and analysis of rubber and tyre models and its interactions with various ground conditions. You will develop simulation models using LS DYNA (FEA + ALE).

What you’ll get out of it: CAT has exceptional industrial links, with many projects offered by industrial partners. The centre is also involved in many EU and UK funded projects. Exposure to these projects will provide the candidate with valuable knowledge and insight into the world of Transport Systems.

You will also have access to Cranfield University’s unique off road vehicle facilities, part of the transport systems theme.

On completion of the programme you will leave with far more than just a PhD qualification; you will have the skills, knowledge and acumen to become the future technical leader in advanced tyre mechanics and modelling, be it in academia or industry.

More about CAT: The Centre for Automotive Technology focuses on research, development, education and training through short course provision in relation to vehicles including motorcars, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), motorcycles, competition cars, racing motorcycles, low carbon vehicles (LCVs), agricultural machinery, industrial machinery, military vehicles, space vehicles, marine vessels, air and landing craft.

The Centre runs the IMechE, RAeS and IET accredited MSc Advanced Motorsport Engineering.

Entry requirements:

Applicants should have a first or second class UK honours degree or equivalent in a related discipline, such as mathematics, or engineering. The ideal candidate should have some understanding in the area of simulation, numerical modelling and industrial service delivery. The candidate should be self-motivated, have good communication skills.

Funding:

* Studentships covering fees and living costs are available to UK/EU students. Funding is also available to exceptional international students (adjusted for International Fees)

How to apply:

If you are eligible to apply for this research studentship, please complete the online application form

For further information please contact:

Dr. Hrushikesh Abhyankar

Research Fellow - Lightweight Structures

W: www.cranfield.ac.uk E: h.a.abhyankar<στο>cranfield.ac.uk  

T: +44 (0)1234758085