PhD: Crack-Free fs Laser Texturing for Ceramic Surfaces

KU Leuven; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

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Mobility allowances

Family allowances

Résumé du poste

KU Leuven, in the Laser Manufacturing Group, seeks a highly motivated PhD candidate for a fully funded MSCA-Doctoral Network project TURBO-IMPACT. The research focuses on high-precision laser micromachining of ceramic materials to enable advanced 3D textured surfaces and robust ceramic interfaces, with international secondments and cross-border collaboration.

The candidate will join a vibrant, international PhD program, enroll in KU Leuven's PhD program, and contribute to a multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field; no doctoral degree at recruitment.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Experience with laser material processing or materials science is desirable.
• Interest in CAE simulations and manufacturing processes.

Responsabilités

• Advance crack-free laser texturing strategies for ceramic materials.
• Develop predictive models linking laser processing to crack formation.
• Create high-precision 3D laser texturing for complex ceramics.
• Engage in network-wide training and secondments within the MSCA-DC program.

Connaissances

English proficiency

CA E simulations

Travel willingness

Formation

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering, Photonics, Physics

Two-year master's degree (MSCA eligible) or equivalent

Outils

COMSOL

ANSYS

Description du poste

KU Leuven, in the Laser Manufacturing Group, seeks a highly motivated PhD candidate for a fully funded MSCA-Doctoral Network project TURBO-IMPACT. The research focuses on high-precision laser micromachining of ceramic materials to enable advanced 3D textured surfaces and robust ceramic interfaces, with international secondments and cross-border collaboration.

The candidate will join a vibrant, international PhD program, enroll in KU Leuven's PhD program, and contribute to a multi-disciplinary