Hector Iacovides

PhD opportunity in Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulics and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) at The University of Manchester , within the research group Modelling and Simulation of Boiling led by Dr Giovanni Giustini . The project is titled High-fidelity CFD modelling of boiling flows for advanced nuclear subchannel analysis . It focuses on next-generation modelling tools for boiling heat transfer , two-phase flows , multiphase flow modelling , and nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulic analysis . The work aims to improve reactor safety and performance through better prediction of boiling flow behaviour and subchannel phenomena. This is a fully funded four-year DRIVERS DFA PhD studentship , supported by EDF Energy . The post mentions close collaboration with EDF R&D UK and France , and the project is part of the broader nuclear skills programme hosted through Imperial College London’s DRIVERS PhD research projects page. Ideal applicants should have a background in Engineering , Computing , Mathematics , Physics , or a related discipline, and should be interested in CFD and programming. The post indicates a start date of October 2026 . The linked programme page states that applications are accepted until the position is filled. Supervisory team: Dr Giovanni Giustini , Dr Dean Wilson , and Prof Hector Iacovides . For technical questions, contact the first supervisor. For procedural questions, use [email protected] . Full project details are available via the linked application page.