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Computational modelling of fracture in engineering materials
Fracture - the way cracks initiate and grow - is at the heart of engineering safety, from aircraft fuselages and wind turbines to bridges and biomedical implants. Predicting fracture is a major challenge: cracks evolve in complex ways that traditional models often fail to capture. This PhD gives you the chance to develop advanced computational models of fracture, combining continuum mechanics, numerical methods, and high-performance computing to simulate failure under extreme loading conditions.
Primary supervisor: Dr Emmanouil Kakouris - Email: Emmanouil.Kakouris@warwick.ac.uk
Project detail:
What you’ll gain
🚀 Deep knowledge of fracture mechanics and continuum theory.
💻 Strong programming skills (Python, Matlab) and software development practices.
🌍 Internationally competitive training at one of the UK’s top engineering schools.
🎓 💼 A strong research profile for future academic or industry careers.
Further information can be found in https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/people/emmanouil_kakouris/
How to apply for admission: www.warwick.ac.uk/pgrengineering
How to apply for a scholarship: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/postgraduate/funding/
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