Sankhya Mohanty

The Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Section for Manufacturing Engineering, is offering a fully funded 3-year PhD position focused on the simulation of corrosion fatigue life in AlSi10Mg alloys, leveraging advanced microstructural characterizations. This position is part of the Villum Investigator grant 'Microstructural engineering of additive manufactured metals - MicroAM,' funded by the VILLUM FONDEN. The overarching goal of the MicroAM project is to pioneer microstructural engineering in the additive manufacturing (AM) of metals, enabling in-situ and ex-situ optimization of metal microstructures and predictive modeling of their evolution and properties during service. The PhD project will integrate multi-physics and data-driven simulation tools with experimental observations to establish causal pathways for failure mechanisms in AM components, particularly focusing on fatigue and corrosion fatigue phenomena. The successful candidate will develop, calibrate, and validate computational models simulating the nucleation and propagation of stress corrosion cracking under low cycle fatigue conditions, and link these models to microstructural features resulting from the AM process. Collaboration is a key aspect, involving close work with international research groups specializing in corrosion simulation, as well as with other PhDs, postdocs, and senior scientists within the MicroAM project. The research will also include participation in 4D analysis (spatial and temporal) of AM microstructures and crack propagation, and a 3–6-month research stay at an international group focused on microstructural modeling of corrosion in AM parts. Candidates must have a two-year master's degree or equivalent, with proven skills in Python programming and Linux platforms. Preferred backgrounds include aluminum alloys, fatigue analysis, and numerical modeling, as well as experience with CAE tools like Abaqus or Ansys. The position offers opportunities for publishing research and presenting at international conferences. DTU provides a dynamic, international research environment with a commitment to academic excellence, collegial respect, and scientific freedom. The appointment is for 3 years, with salary and terms based on the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations' collective agreement. The starting date is February 1, 2026, or as mutually agreed. Applications must be submitted online by November 30, 2025, including all required documents in English. DTU encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background and conducts open-source background checks for positions involving critical technology. For further information, contact Associate Professor Sankhya Mohanty. Additional resources about DTU and moving to Denmark are available online.

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.