PhD Studentship: From Brittle to Ductile: Machine Learning 3D Fracture Simulations for Extreme Environments
University of Warwick - Centre for Doctoral Training in the Modelling of Heterogeneous Materials (HetSys), School of Engineering
| Qualification Type: | PhD |
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| Location: | Coventry, University of Warwick |
| Funding for: | UK Students |
| Funding amount: | Awards for UK applicants cover full University fees, give a research training budget and a tax-free stipend to cover living costs (standard UKRI rate £21,805 in 26/27 - equivalent to national living wage) |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Placed On: | 6th February 2026 |
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| Closes: | 28th August 2026 |
| Reference: | HP-2026-008 |
About the project:
From Brittle to Ductile: Machine Learning 3D Fracture Simulations for Extreme Environments
Supervisor: Prof, James Kermode, University of Warwick
Develop cutting-edge machine learning models to predict how materials break at the atomic scale. You'll create AI-driven simulations that reveal why tungsten, the leading fusion reactor material, transitions from ductile to brittle behaviour as the temperature drops, combining quantum mechanics, large-scale molecular dynamics, and deep learning.
Work with world-leading researchers at Warwick and the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, mastering scientific machine learning, uncertainty quantification, and high-performance computing.
Your models will inform fusion design and advance AI-for-materials. Perfect for physics, maths, or materials students wanting to blend fundamentals with real-world impact. Code, physics, and helping to solve the energy challenge, all in one project.
About HetSys: Harnessing Data, Modelling and Simulation for Real‑World Impact
HetSys (Centre for Doctoral Training in Modelling of Heterogeneous Systems) at the University of Warwick is an innovative, interdisciplinary fully funded PhD programme that brings together science, engineering, and mathematics to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
- Big Questions, Real Impact – From climate modelling and sustainable energy to advanced materials and biomedical systems, HetSys projects apply cutting‑edge computational and mathematical techniques to problems with global significance.
- Interdisciplinary Training – Students gain expertise across physics, engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics, developing versatile skills that open doors to both academia and industry.
- Collaborative Environment – Work alongside leading researchers and industry partners in a supportive, vibrant community that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
- Future‑Focused Careers – HetSys graduates are equipped with highly sought‑after skills in modelling, simulation, and data science, preparing them for impactful careers in research, technology, and beyond.
If you’re excited by the idea of using advanced modelling and simulation to solve complex, real‑world problems, HetSys offers the perfect environment to push boundaries and make a difference.
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