Opening: PhD studentship on Novel Crystal-inspired Hierarchical Lattice Design by 3D Printing

Post date: Mar 12, 2017 12:25:19 PM

Additive manufacture (AM) via 3D printing holds great potential for manufacturing high-end bespoke products in aerospace, automobile and medical applications. However, there are challenges in making high performance and reliable products by AM. At Imperial College London, we currently pursue a novel approach inspired by strengthening mechanisms in crystals to manufacture strong lightweight but damage tolerant components by 3D printing. We have successfully developed novel CAD models that include crystal microstructure-like features in lattice cellular structures. The qualified candidate will simulate and predict the deformation hardening behaviour of multi-scale hierarchical lattices by using designed CAD models in combination with advanced crystal plasticity-based modelling to guide the lattice design of extraordinary lightweight and tough components.

Further details at: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AXT350/phd-studentship-on-novel-crystal-inspired-hierarchical-lattice-design-by-3d-printing/