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University of Waikato

PhD in Advanced Materials and Processing for Future Manufacturing University of Waikato in New Zealand

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PhD

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Opportunity without funding. No University, supervisor-held, or project-specific funding is currently available; applicants must use the Omani Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation scholarship pathway.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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New Zealand

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University of Waikato

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Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Manufacturing Engineering
Additive Manufacturing
Failure Analysis
Advanced Materials

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About this position

PhD opportunity in Advanced Materials and Processing for Future Manufacturing at the University of Waikato (Hamilton campus, New Zealand).

This doctoral project sits at the interface of materials science and mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on advanced materials, manufacturing processes, mechanical performance, and failure analysis. The research will examine how processing routes such as powder processing, additive manufacturing, joining, repair, hybrid processing, or conventional supply chains influence microstructure, defects, residual damage, and service-relevant performance.

The successful candidate will work on one material route in depth, likely involving a structural engineering material such as titanium alloys, aluminium alloys, or nickel-based superalloys. The project combines microstructural characterisation, mechanical testing, and failure analysis, using techniques such as optical/electron microscopy, tensile testing, fatigue, creep, and fracture toughness testing.

This is described as an opportunity without funding. It is intended only for applicants eligible for, or intending to apply through, the Omani Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation scholarship pathway. No university, supervisor-held, or project-specific funding is available outside that pathway.

Eligibility highlights include a background in mechanical, materials, manufacturing, metallurgical, additive manufacturing, or closely related engineering fields; relevant research, lab, or industry experience is advantageous. Applicants should be prepared for hands-on laboratory work, specimen preparation, systematic testing, data analysis, independent problem-solving, and technical writing. English proficiency is expected, and TOEFL or IELTS scores should be submitted if available.

To apply, contact Dr Ajit Pal Singh at [email protected] with a CV, full academic transcript, and a brief statement of background, skills, and interest. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an online discussion and then to apply formally for PhD admission.

Closing date: 30 Nov 2026.

Funding details

Opportunity without funding. No University, supervisor-held, or project-specific funding is currently available; applicants must use the Omani Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation scholarship pathway.

What's required

Applicants should be eligible for, or intending to apply for, Omani Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation funding. Applicants should meet the University of Waikato standard doctoral entry requirements. A background in mechanical, materials, manufacturing, metallurgical, additive manufacturing, or a closely related engineering field is required. Relevant research, project, laboratory or industry experience in materials processing, characterisation, mechanical testing, failure analysis, additive manufacturing, repair, or experimental engineering would be advantageous. Applicants should be willing to undertake hands-on laboratory work, specimen preparation, systematic testing, data analysis, independent problem-solving, and technical writing. Applicants should be able to communicate effectively in English; TOEFL or IELTS scores should be submitted if available.

How to apply

Review the project details on the University of Waikato Find a PhD Opportunity page. Email the supervisor with a current CV, full academic transcript, and a brief statement of your background, skills, and interest. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an online discussion and then to apply formally for PhD admission.

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