Guido Tosello

PhD opportunity at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in advanced micromanufacturing, polymer processing, and data-driven process modelling. This PhD scholarship focuses on the integration of micro 3D printing (µ3DP) and micro injection moulding (µIM) into a unified, fully digital micromanufacturing process chain for the production of thermoplastic microfluidic systems for diagnostics . The project sits within DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Section of Manufacturing Engineering, and aligns with the broader goal of developing resilient and sustainable production technologies for healthcare and biomedical applications. The research is part of the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network “MicroMan4Health” , a European collaboration aimed at data-centric micromanufacturing for the health sector. The work combines experimental polymer processing, material characterisation, simulation, in-situ process monitoring, optical quality control, uncertainty quantification, and data-driven optimisation. A major objective is to create digital dataflows between µ3DP, µIM, simulation tools, and monitoring systems, enabling a digital twin approach for micro manufacturing. The successful candidate will develop process chains that support high-precision polymer soft tooling and real-time process monitoring, and will help formulate Design for Micromanufacturing rules. The position also involves close collaboration with industrial and academic partners across Europe, with the aim of translating laboratory findings into demonstrable industrial solutions. Eligibility highlights: a two-year master’s degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, polymer engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field; experience in laboratory work and data analysis; interest in numerical simulation and/or process modelling; and excellent English communication skills. Because the position is funded by MSCA, the mobility rule applies: applicants must not have lived or carried out their main activity in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment. Funding and duration: the appointment is for 3 years and is salaried according to the Danish collective agreement and DTU salary structure. The exact stipend amount is not listed in the posting. Application deadline: 30 September 2026 at 23:59 Danish time. Applications must be submitted online as a single PDF in English including cover letter, CV, transcripts, diplomas, theses, and any publications.

Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, is offering a PhD scholarship in Development and Modelling of Natural Fibre Over-Moulding Process within the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network ENDURE (Enabling Scaled Production of Durable Natural Fibre Components). This project sits at the intersection of advanced manufacturing , materials innovation , polymer processing , natural fibre composites , digital twins , and simulation/data-driven process modelling . The successful candidate will develop, model, and validate a novel natural fibre injection moulding (NFIM) process aimed at improving adhesion, mechanical performance, and barrier properties for sustainable fibre-based packaging and related industrial applications. The research combines laboratory-scale experiments with modelling and digital manufacturing tools. You will work on hygrothermal simulations, X-ray CT characterization of fibrous 3D structures, in situ process monitoring, sensor integration, AI-driven reduced-order models, and uncertainty quantification. The position also includes setting up a digital twin environment using open-source platforms such as Eclipse Ditto, and linking sensor data, simulation outputs, and ex-situ characterization into robust workflows. The project is embedded in a wider European training network with collaboration across universities, research institutes, and industry partners. You will participate in ENDURE training activities, spend time at partner institutions such as KTH in Sweden and IPC in France, and collaborate closely with industrial partners in Denmark and across the EU. This offers strong international exposure and a unique profile in sustainable manufacturing, cyber-physical systems, and industrially relevant composite processing. Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) in mechanical engineering, materials engineering (with composites/polymer/natural fibre background), manufacturing engineering, mechatronics, cyber-physical systems engineering, or a closely related field. Experience with experimental work or advanced data analysis/AI/ML is desirable. Excellent English communication skills are required. Because the position is funded by MSCA, the mobility rule applies: applicants must not have resided in Denmark or carried out their main activity there for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to recruitment. Funding and terms: the PhD is a funded scholarship under Horizon Europe MSCA, with a 3-year full-time appointment and salary according to the Danish collective agreement for scientific staff. Starting date is 15 October 2026 or by mutual agreement. Application deadline: 18 September 2026 at 23:59 Danish time. Apply online via DTU and upload all materials in one PDF file in English. Supervision: the application will be assessed by Associate Professor Sankhya Mohanty and Associate Professor Guido Tosello. Further information is available via the DTU manufacturing engineering section and the project pages linked in the posting.

DTU Construct at the Technical University of Denmark is offering a PhD scholarship in Digital Platform-based Micromanufacturing System , within the Section of Engineering Design and Manufacturing Systems in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. The position is part of the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network MicroMan4Health , a research collaboration focused on data-centric micromanufacturing platforms for healthcare applications. The PhD project sits at the intersection of manufacturing engineering, industrial AI, software platforms, and data-centric production systems . The successful candidate will develop an open digital platform for micromanufacturing, including a secure and scalable data lake that integrates heterogeneous production data. The platform will support plug-and-play AI microservices for predictive maintenance, process monitoring, and real-time analytics, and will be validated on open-architecture metal powder bed fusion systems. This opportunity is especially relevant to candidates interested in digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, cyber-physical production systems, smart manufacturing, data engineering, and machine learning for manufacturing . The project emphasizes building interoperable, scalable digital infrastructure that turns multimodal manufacturing data into actionable intelligence. The research will contribute to next-generation intelligent micromanufacturing systems with potential impact in health-sector manufacturing. The position is hosted at DTU, Denmark , and offers a 3-year full-time PhD appointment. The scholarship is funded through the MSCA Doctoral Network, with salary under the Danish collective agreement and DTU salary structure. The post is subject to the MSCA mobility rule: applicants must not have lived or carried out their main activity in Denmark for more than 12 months during the 36 months before recruitment, and applicants must be doctoral candidates without a PhD degree. Eligibility requires a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline at an equivalent academic level. Strong programming skills, especially in Python or similar languages, along with knowledge of data integration, databases, machine learning, analytics, and manufacturing data acquisition are highly relevant. Experience with industrial sensors, production monitoring, and quality assurance will be an advantage. The application deadline is 30 September 2026 at 23:59 Danish time. Applicants must submit one PDF via the online application portal containing a motivation letter, CV, transcripts, BSc and MSc diplomas, copies of BSc and MSc theses, and any scientific articles. The department invites applications from all qualified candidates and notes that the selected candidate will be enrolled in one of DTU’s PhD programmes. Supervision and assessment involve Senior Researcher Matteo Calaon , Associate Professor Guido Tosello , and Dr. Musa Mulla (industrial partner). Further information is available through DTU Construct and the project-related academic contact page.