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PhD Opportunity in Foam-Flow Cleaning, Fluid Mechanics, and Process Engineering at University of Caen Normandy University of Caen Normandy in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
The PhD project is funded through CASDAR’s 2026 Connaissances call, administered by FranceAgriMer. Duration is 36 months; no stipend amount is stated in the post.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
France
University
Université de Caen Normandie
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PhD opportunity at the University of Caen Normandy, France in the ABTE laboratory, EcoTEA team, on foam-flow cleaning in milking systems.
The project, called FOAMAT, focuses on improving cleaning performance while reducing water, energy, and detergent use. The research combines foam physical chemistry, fluid mechanics, process engineering, rheology, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to understand how foam formulation, structure, and flow conditions affect the removal of dairy residues and biofilms.
The work will include foam formulation and characterization, experimental investigation of foam flows and cleaning mechanisms in different geometries, and CFD modelling with pilot-scale validation. The project brings together Université de Caen Normandie, Actalia Sécurité des aliments, Institut de l'Elevage (idele), with industrial support from Kersia and input from CNIEL.
This is a 36-month PhD position with an expected start in January 2027. The post is located in Caen, France, at the ABTE laboratory, University of Caen Normandy. The candidate should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in process engineering, fluid mechanics, physical chemistry, or a related field. Strong interest in experimental research and quantitative analysis is essential; experience in rheology or numerical simulation is an asset.
The project is funded through CASDAR’s 2026 Connaissances call, administered by FranceAgriMer. Applications are due by 1 December 2026. Interested candidates should email their application to Heni Dallagi and Piyush Kumar Jha, and consult the attached PDF for the full project description and application requirements.
Funding details
The PhD project is funded through CASDAR’s 2026 Connaissances call, administered by FranceAgriMer. Duration is 36 months; no stipend amount is stated in the post.
What's required
A Master’s degree or equivalent in process engineering, fluid mechanics, physical chemistry, or a related field is required. The candidate should have a strong interest in experimental research and quantitative analysis. Experience in rheology or numerical simulation would be an asset.
How to apply
Send your application to both Heni Dallagi and Piyush Kumar Jha by email. Review the attached PDF for the full project description and application requirements before applying.
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