Summary
The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is inviting applications from motivated PhD candidates to join a research project at the intersection of structural engineering and advanced manufacturing.
The project focuses on combining physical testing, in-process sensing, and computational simulation to improve performance prediction and process optimisation for 3D-printed metallic structures and complex, large-scale structural components.
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in 3D-Printed Metallic Structures – NUS, Singapore
Designation
PhD Research Scholar / PhD Candidate
Research Area
- Structural Engineering
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Metal Additive Manufacturing
- Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
- 3D-Printed Metallic Structures
- In-process Sensing & Monitoring
- Structural Performance Prediction
- Computational Simulation
- Large-Scale Structural Components
Location
📍 Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates should have:
- A Master’s degree in:
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- or a closely related field
- Strong interest in structural engineering and advanced manufacturing.
- Candidates with relevant research experience in WAAM, metal additive manufacturing, structural testing, sensing, or simulation may be particularly suitable.
Job Description / Research Responsibilities
The selected PhD candidate will work on research involving:
- Experimental testing of 3D-printed metallic structures.
- Development and application of in-process sensing techniques.
- Computational modelling and simulation of printed structural components.
- Performance prediction of large-scale metallic structures.
- Process optimisation for complex structural components.
- Integration of experimental data, sensing, and simulation to improve manufacturing and structural performance.
Research Opportunities & Benefits
✨ What the project offers:
- Opportunity for a full PhD scholarship.
- Research at the intersection of structural engineering and advanced manufacturing.
- Exposure to leading research and industry expertise in WAAM.
- Access to a state-of-the-art metal 3D printing facility at NUS.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research with potential real-world structural engineering applications.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV to:
📩 Dr. Xin Meng
📧 xin.meng@nus.edu.sg
Applicants are encouraged to highlight relevant academic qualifications, research experience, publications, and technical skills related to structural engineering, additive manufacturing, experimental testing, sensing, or simulation.
Last Date to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the supervisor as soon as possible.
