Deadline: Applications will be accepted at any time until the position is filled.

This PhD is funded by Rolls-Royce plc. and will explore the influence material mechanical, thermal and surface properties and chemical properties on the performance of engine materials using artificial intelligence techniques thus to optimise the design of new generation aircraft engines. The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to work with Rolls-Royce engine and material engineers in developing material prediction models for engine designs. Successful models will maximise the industry’s confidence in future aircraft engine design where new materials are considered. Outstanding candidates with engineering background especially in mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering materials, tribology and/or artificial intelligence are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity.

If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Ling Wang, national Centre for Advanced Tribology at Southampton (nCATS), Email: ling.wang@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 3016. 

The funding associate with this project covers EU/UK fees and stipend. Overseas students may have to cover the difference between EU/UK fees and international fees.