Re-imagining Engineering Design (RIED)

Program Overview

This fully-funded program offers interdisciplinary research in a collaborative lab environment, with potential career paths in advanced manufacturing, academia, or entrepreneurship.

Program Outline

• Bridging the gap between design and manufacture: Integrate mechanical and thermal properties, alongside permeability and biocompatibility, into a single product for enhanced performance and efficiency.
• Optimizing design and manufacturing processes: Implement machine learning and data-driven methods to optimize process parameters, leading to first-time-right results and minimized waste and resource consumption.

Description:

This PhD studentship is part of the EPSRC Programme Grant "RIED" (Re-Imagining Engineering Design), a multi-institute project exploring new concepts for high-value manufacturing. The project seeks candidates passionate about design, manufacture, and validation of high-performance, lightweight, and multi-functional products.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Design of experiments and data analysis
• Development of novel manufacturing techniques
• Application of finite element simulations and numerical computations
• Utilization of physical, mechanical, and materials characterization techniques
• Management and professional development via the "Transition Zone" ethos

Structure:

• 3-year full-time program
• Interdisciplinary research in a collaborative lab environment

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• Ongoing evaluation through research progress reports and presentations
• Final thesis defense

Assessment Criteria:

• Quality and originality of research
• Presentation and communication skills
• Contribution to the field of knowledge

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Individual supervision from primary and secondary supervisors
• Collaborative research environment with other doctoral students

Faculty:

• Prof. Carmen Torres-Sanchez (Primary Supervisor)
• Prof. Paul Conway (Secondary Supervisor)

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Research and development engineer in advanced manufacturing industries
• Academic researcher in materials science, mechanical engineering, or related fields
• The Wolfson School is a renowned center for research in mechanical and manufacturing engineering, ranked 62nd worldwide in the QS 2023 ranking.
• The School is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive research environment.