PhD Studentship: Advanced Multi-Metal Additive Manufacturing for Future Energy and Technology Systems University of Nottingham in United Kingdom

[Fully funded studentships including a minimum tax-free stipend are available for home fee-eligible students. International students may be considered if exceptionally qualified.]

The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM), a world-leading research group within the Faculty of Engineering, is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in Advanced Multi-Metal Additive Manufacturing for Future Energy and Technology Systems. This opportunity is supervised by Dr Negar Gilani and Professor Richard Hague, both renowned experts in the field.

This PhD project focuses on Molten Metal Jetting (MMJ), an innovative metal 3D printing technology that enables the precise fabrication of multi-material metallic structures. MMJ offers significant advantages, including reduced material waste and minimal post-processing, and is uniquely capable of printing two metals within a single build at microscopic resolution. The technology has strong potential for applications in clean energy, electronics, and other advanced sectors.

The research will extend MMJ to high-melting-point metals and alloys, essential for demanding engineering applications. You will contribute to the design, modelling, and development of a high-temperature crucible and droplet ejection system, ensuring reliable operation under severe thermal and chemical conditions. The project combines computational modelling, system design, and experimental testing to optimise the printing process. Additionally, you will fabricate and characterise 3D multi-material metal structures, with a focus on understanding microscale interactions between dissimilar materials.

As part of CfAM’s multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with academics, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff, utilising world-class facilities. The project is both industrially relevant and scientifically significant, offering opportunities to engage with industrial partners, develop skills across multiple disciplines, and present research at national and international conferences.

Eligibility requires a first or upper second-class academic qualification in engineering, physical sciences, or a related discipline. Experience with coding (e.g., MATLAB or LabVIEW) and familiarity with multiphysics simulation tools are beneficial. Evidence of creative thinking and independent work is required, and industry experience is advantageous. Fully funded studentships, including a minimum tax-free stipend, are available for home fee-eligible students. International applicants are welcome, but only exceptional candidates (such as those with first-author publications) will be considered due to funding restrictions.

To apply, email your covering letter, CV, and academic transcripts to Dr Negar Gilani at [email protected]. Applications without academic transcripts will not be considered. The closing date is 10 August 2026, but applications are evaluated on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.

The University of Nottingham is committed to diversity and inclusion, and the Faculty of Engineering holds the Athena SWAN Gold Award for advancing women’s careers in engineering.