PhD Research Studentships in Engineering, University of Cambridge

UK. A Research Studentships position is available on a research project in the study of interacting turbulent flames using DNS and laser diagnostics. This project is funded by an EPSRC and involves collaboration with Rolls-Royce Plc. and Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd. in the UK.

The main aim of the project is to develop close understanding of interacting turbulent premixed flames using Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) methodology and laser diagnostics. The interacting flames are one of the fundamental root cause for “noisy” combustion, but this is still a terra incognita for modelling. The research student will be involved in the experimental part of the project but there will be constant interaction between the experimental and computational parts.

The Ph.D student will work closely with one of investigators and will be using state of the art multi-scalar imaging and particle image velocimetry (PIV) facilities available in the Engineering Department.

The successful candidate will have a first class degree in Mechanical / Aerospace / Chemical engineering. Applications from overseas students will also be considered. Funding, covering all fees and maintenance will be available for the three years. The studentship will commence from October 1st, 2008.

Further details on the project may be obtained from Dr E. Mastorakos Research Group or Dr N. Swaminathan

An application form may be downloaded from the Board of Graduate Studies (BGS) office (graduate-studies@eng.cam.ac.uk)

If you submit your application on-line via BGS website, send a copy in PDF format to Mrs. Kate Graham (kag1000@cam.ac.uk) so as to reach her not later than 10th May 2008.

More information on the graduate studies at the Engineering Department is available here.