The Chair of Nonlinear Solid Mechanics at the Faculty of Engineering Technology, has an opening for a postdoctoral position on the development of physics-based models to predict mechanical performance based on electromagnetic sensing behaviors in steel production processes.
The Challenge
In steel production lines, electromagnetic sensors conduct non-destructive, online measurements to deduce the magnetic properties of materials from sensor data, correlating these with mechanical properties. This requires an understanding of the structure-property relationships.
The project intends to extend current research at the University of Twente by developing physics-based models for electromagnetic measurements of steel sheets across various grades on a production line. The primary objective is to model the electromagnetic response of steel's polycrystalline microstructure through micro-to-macro transformations. This involves enhancing the models to incorporate the effects of dislocation density, phase distribution, and residual stresses on the magnetic responses detectable by line sensors. Such advancements will facilitate the optimization of sensor systems in terms of geometry and placement, potentially enhancing steel production efficiency.
In this project, you will report your research during bi-weekly meetings of our research group and frequent meetings with the industrial partner. You are encouraged to present your results at international scientific conferences, and publish them in academic journals. Furthermore, as a researcher, you will be encouraged to tutor MSc students who do their final assignment on parts of the current research project. Your advisors will be Dr. habil Celal Soyarslan and Prof. Dr. Ton van den Boogaard.
Information and application
Please submit your application before November 30th , 2024, using the "Apply now" button, and include the following:
- curriculum vitae
- letter of motivation
- grades of the BSc and MSc courses
- IELTS or TOEFL score
- contact information of 2 references
The intended starting date is between January and February 2025.
For more information, you can contact Dr. habil Celal Soyarslan by phone: +31 5 3489 7499, or by email: c.soyarslan@utwente.nl.
First (online) interviews will be held on 6 December and 11 December, 2024.
About the organisation
The Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) engages in education and research of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. We enable society and industry to innovate and create value using efficient, solid and sustainable technology. We are part of a ‘people-first' university of technology, taking our place as an internationally leading center for smart production, processes and devices in five domains: Health Technology, Maintenance, Smart Regions, Smart Industry and Sustainable Resources. Our faculty is home to about 2,900 Bachelor's and Master's students, 550 employees and 150 PhD candidates. Our educational and research programmes are closely connected with UT research institutes Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute.
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