PhD Scholarship: Metamaterial Acoustofluidics Theory

DTU Fysik (Kgs. Lyngby); Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Physics in Denmark invites applications for a 3-year PhD scholarship in theoretical metamaterial acoustofluidics, starting 1 January 2027, supervised by Professor Henrik Bruus. The project studies fluids in elastic solids, metamaterials, and ultrasound actuation, with modeling and high-fidelity FEM simulations in collaboration with international groups.

Candidates should hold a two-year master's degree or equivalent, be prepared to enroll in a DTU PhD programme, and contribute to theory,

Qualifications

• Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent.
• Strong background in theoretical acoustofluidics.
• Experience with numerical simulations and FEM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical models of acoustofluidic devices with metamaterial walls.
• Implement and perform weak-form FEM simulations of metamaterial acoustofluidic devices.
• Design and numerically test optimal metamaterial-based devices for nanoparticle handling.

Skills

Theoretical modeling

Numerical simulations

Education

Master's degree (2-year)

Tools

FEM simulations

Weak-form FEM

Job description

DTU Physics in Denmark invites applications for a 3-year PhD scholarship in theoretical metamaterial acoustofluidics, starting 1 January 2027, supervised by Professor Henrik Bruus. The project studies fluids in elastic solids, metamaterials, and ultrasound actuation, with modeling and high-fidelity FEM simulations in collaboration with international groups.

Candidates should hold a two-year master's degree or equivalent, be prepared to enroll in a DTU PhD programme, and contribute to theory,