VILNIUS TECH will (i) select representative low-carbon grades and define laser-processing parameter windows; (ii) characterise microstructure, phases and residual stresses and map hardness; (iii) perform mechanical tests on treated and reference specimens; and (iv) develop and validate FEM models for stress-strain response under short-term loading. The outcome will be design and processing guidelines linking laser parameters to microstructure and mechanical performance.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Dr Oleksandr Kapustynskyi. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at the other universities.
Requirements
- Required background: MSc in Materials Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or a related field (metallurgy, physics).
- Expected skills and knowledge: fundamentals of steel metallurgy and heat treatment; interest/experience in laser processing or surface engineering; mechanical testing; basic data analysis; FEM/CAE (e.g., Abaqus/Ansys/COMSOL) is an advantage; good academic English and motivation for research.
- It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the position may be obtained from Dr Oleksandr Kapustynskyi, e-mail: o.kapustynskyi@vilniustech.lt
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes
- Independent research under supervision;
- Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
- Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
- Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
- The completion of a PhD thesis.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 70
IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.
- References should be by the academics from Civil or Materials engineering field
- A relevant portfolio is required.
- Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography.
- Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it;
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- List of scientific publications and their copies or research proposal (if scientific publications are not included);
- Copy of a personal data page of a passport or a copy of a personal ID;
- Other documents that an applicant wants to submit.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 20,659 AUD / year (≈ 12,680 EUR / year)
Part-time studies (6-year): 8,453.00 per year
Living costs
Vilnius, Lithuania: 798-1,395 AUD / month
Funding
The PhD studies can be financed by the companies or enterprises financial resources or a PhD student‘s personal finances.
