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Computational and ML Modelling of Low Temperature Plasmas PhD (CoFunded with Industry)

The University of Exeter College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
✓ Fully Funded ⏰ Closing Soon 🎓 Mechanical Engineering 🎓 Theoretical Physics machine learning advanced manufacturing optimisation numerical simulation atomic layer deposition computational physics data-driven modelling low-temperature plasma plasma modelling

This PhD develops computational and machine-learning models to optimise low-temperature plasma systems used in advanced manufacturing, with industrial collaboration from Oxford Instruments.

Project Description

Low-temperature plasmas are essential for advanced manufacturing applications, but their design and control remain challenging. This project will: Develop numerical simulations of plasma processes. Perform optimisation studies for plasma systems. Explore machine-learning-based surrogate models to accelerate system design and control. The research combines computational modelling, data-driven methods, and applied physics to support advanced manufacturing process optimisation.

Entry Requirements

Background or strong interest in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, computational modelling, or data science

How to Apply

More details and application via: University of Exeter Funding Page

Eligibility

UK/Home
EU
International

Supervisor Profile

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Dr Hussein Rappel
The University of Exeter, College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

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