Master by Research - Bio Inspired Energy Absorption System for Motorsport/Automotive Applications

Eligibility: International

Bursary: £18,662 per annum 

Fees: Covered up to international level by the university

Deadline: 27^th October 2023             

Start date: January 2024 

Project Description

Oxford Brookes’ team led by Dr Olga Barrera has developed codes for statistical characterization of architectural features of soft tissue (focused on the knee meniscus) from advanced imaging and for generating simplified artificial microstructures - exhibiting the same statistical distribution of physical parameters (porosity, size of collagen channels, tortuosity path of the channels, pore connectivity) as the native tissue.

This project focuses on damping properties characterization (experimental, numerical) and manufacturing techniques of meniscus- inspired dampers.

We will develop Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) models optimised taking into account complex porous hyperfoam saturated/partially saturated with fluid to design and model a range of damping systems with tunable characteristics.

Requirements

• Experience with design (CAD) and mechanical testing
• Experience in programming languages such as MATLAB and Python
• General Knowledge of biomechanics
• Experience with CFD/ Finite Element (desirable)

How to apply

To apply see the submission instructions: https://sites.google.com/brookes.ac.uk/tde-research/studentships-how-to-apply?authuser=0

When completing your application Online via the above 'Apply' button - please note the following:

Title: Bio Inspired Energy Absorption System for Motorsport/ Automotive Applications

Select the following course: MSc (Research) in Engineering

Application deadline: 5pm BST 27^th October 2023

For informal inquiries contact Dr Olga Barrera (obarrera@brookes.ac.uk)

Advert information