PhD Opportunities in Materials Engineering in Canada

Fully funded PhD position in Functional Materials and Advanced Manufacturing is available at Western University, Canada, within the Data-Driven Advanced Manufacturing (D2M) Group in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. The doctoral thesis, Functional Materials for Hierarchical Manufacturing , focuses on developing and applying functional materials for wearable energy storage and sensor technologies. The research sits at the intersection of materials science, mechanical enginee...

PhD Position in Computational Modeling of Carbon Quantum Dot Formation Dr. Nickolas Eaves' NanoACE Research Group at the University of Windsor in Canada is seeking a PhD student to work on computational modeling of carbon quantum dot formation. The research is situated within the Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering area and focuses on nanomaterials, computational modeling, and the numerical or stochastic simulation of formation processes. Applicants should have a thesis-based maste...

Nick Eaves, Associate Professor at the University of Windsor, is recruiting a PhD student for the NanoACE group to lead experimental work on microwave plasma synthesis of graphene. The project focuses on converting hydrocarbons into graphene and hydrogen with no direct CO2 emissions, making it a strong fit for students interested in nanomaterials, plasma processing, and sustainable chemical conversion. The position is aligned with research areas including Materials Science, Chemical Engineering,...

Fully funded PhD opportunity in microwave-assisted plasma synthesis of graphene at the University of Windsor in Canada. The position is associated with the NanoACE Research Group in Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering . The research topic sits at the intersection of materials science , chemical engineering , mechanical engineering , and physics , with a focus on plasma-based synthesis and graphene production. Eligibility highlights: a thesis-based Master's degree in Mechanical, Che...

PhD opening at the University of Windsor in the NanoACE Research Group with Dr. Nickolas Eaves , Department of Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering. The project is on microwave-assisted plasma synthesis of graphene , with strong relevance to materials science , mechanical engineering , chemical engineering , and physics . The post highlights experimental work in reacting flows , combustion , plasma systems , and aerosol/gas-phase materials synthesis . Eligibility: a thesis-based Mas...

PhD position available in microwave-assisted plasma synthesis of graphene at the University of Windsor , Canada, within the Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering unit and the NanoACE Research Group led by Dr. Nickolas Eaves . This opportunity is aimed at students with a thesis-based master's degree (MASc or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering , Chemical Engineering , Materials Engineering , Applied Physics , or a related field. Preferred preparation includes hands-on experience wit...

Funded opportunities are available at Université de Sherbrooke in Canada for Master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral candidates working on the ATLAS II research project focused on predictive digital engineering for the lightweighting of recreational vehicles, including snowmobiles. The project combines mechanical engineering , materials science , manufacturing processes , numerical modeling , AI , and digital twins . Research topics include advanced aluminum alloys, alloy characterization, hot forming, ...

Sixu Deng, Assistant Professor at Concordia University, is advertising a PhD opening in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. The project centers on developing in-situ experimental setups using EasyXAFS to investigate how battery materials and interfaces evolve during operation. This is a strong fit for students interested in materials science , chemical engineering , physics , electrochemistry , and X-ray/synchrotron techniques . Preferred background includes experience with X-r...