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About Materials Processing and Performance (MaPP) Lab: We optimize traditional materials, design new advanced materials, and study their processing-structure-property relationships at multi-length scales for improved performance in extreme service conditions.
Open position: Two fully-funded PhD positions (computational and experimental) for highly motivated students are available in MaPP Lab at the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. These positions start in May 2024.
Projects and requirements:
Computational: The goal of this research is to design new alloys with unique physical and functional properties for targeted applications using computational materials science tools. Students with a master’s degree in physics or material sciences are encouraged to apply. The students should have experience in Python/MATLAB scripting, machine learning method implementation, DFT-based codes (VASP or Quantum ESPRESSO), Alloy Theoretic Automated Toolkit (ATAT), and the Calculation of PHase Diagram (CALPHAD) method. Knowledge of high-performance computing for material modelling is highly desirable.
Experimental: The goal of this research is to investigate ion irradiation-induced microstructural changes in grain boundary-decorated nanocrystalline high-entropy alloys. The project will identify key factors that affect the radiation tolerance of this class of alloys for further property optimization. Students will be expected to work with diverse collaborative research teams and should be ready for research trips to multiple national labs in Canada and the USA for experiments. Advanced knowledge of physical metallurgy, advanced materials characterization techniques, and image processing is required. As such, the successful applicant must have a master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
Contact: Please send your CV to me at [email protected], and indicate which project you should be assessed for. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.