PhD: Two-Phase Flow Modelling of Piping in Dikes

Delft University of Technology

Delft

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EUR 34,000 - 43,000

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3 days ago

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Job summary

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a PhD position focused on continuum two-phase flow modelling of piping in dikes. You will develop and refine Eulerian two-phase models to predict internal erosion and pipe progression in clay-sand layered dikes, linking fundamental physics with computational modelling.

You will work in the Offshore and Dredging Engineering group, collaborating with researchers across fluids, soils, and hydraulic engineering.

Qualifications

MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Process Technology, Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
Training in multiphase flow physics, numerical methods, CFD; MSc project or internship experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills in English and ability to mentor MSc students.
Familiarity with Euler–Euler multiphase flow modelling and/or mesh adaptation techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Develop continuum-based two-phase models to predict internal erosion and pipe progression in clay-sand layered dikes.
Derive constitutive modelling approaches from high-fidelity DNS-DEM data within the project consortium.
Explore adaptive mesh refinement to balance accuracy and computational efficiency.
Publish research outcomes and present at conferences; collaborate across fluids, soils, and hydraulic engineering.