Applications are invited for a fully funded 3.5-year PhD Studentship in Aeronautics: Parallel Adaptive Multi-physics Simulations (AE0097) at Imperial College London. This research position is open to Home, EU, and International applicants and offers full tuition coverage alongside an attractive annual tax-free stipend.
Overview
| Institution | Imperial College London |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Aeronautics |
| Project Reference | AE0097 |
| Designation | PhD Studentship / Doctoral Researcher |
| Funding Coverage | Full tuition fees + tax-free stipend (£23,805 per annum) |
| Eligibility | UK, EU, and International Students |
| Duration | 3.5 Years |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Application Deadline | 4th January 2027 (23:59 UK time) |
Designation
PhD Research Student / PhD Studentship in Aeronautics (Reference: AE0097)
Research Area
Aeronautical Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), High-Performance Computing (HPC), Exascale and Heterogeneous (CPU-GPU) Computing, Adaptive Mesh Generation, and Multi-physics Simulations.
Location
Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
Scholarship Description
This doctoral research will be conducted within the framework of the REMODEL project, which tackles the complex challenge of generating and adapting high-quality meshes for complex engineering simulations on exascale and heterogeneous high-performance computing (HPC) platforms. The candidate will work closely with open-source tools developed within the renowned Nektar++ research group.
Key focus areas of the project include:
- Developing automatic adaptive mesh generation methods for multi-physics and time-dependent simulations.
- Formulating strategies for coupling multi-physics solvers with dynamic mesh adaptation in parallel HPC environments.
- Creating efficient algorithms optimized for heterogeneous CPU–GPU and exascale computing architectures.
- Building integrated, high-fidelity simulation workflows tailored for industrial applications.
- Designing methods for sensitivity assessment regarding geometric features and mesh resolution.
Supervisors: Prof. Spencer Sherwin, Prof. Joaquim Peiro, and Dr. Chris Cantwell.
Benefits and Value: The award provides full tuition fee coverage (applicable to UK, EU, and International students) plus an annual tax-free living allowance (stipend) of £23,805 for up to 3.5 years. The start date will be between 1st August 2027 and 1st July 2028.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Academic Qualifications: Candidates should hold, or expect to achieve, a First-Class Honours MEng/MSci degree (or international equivalent) in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Technical Knowledge: A strong foundational knowledge in CFD and meshing techniques.
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in software development using high-level programming languages, preferably applied in an HPC environment.
- Key Attributes: Creative approach to problem-solving, willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the specific project application instructions and apply online through Imperial College London’s admissions portal.
Prior to submitting an application, prospective applicants may contact the supervisory team for project-specific queries:
- Prof. Spencer Sherwin
- Prof. Joaquim Peiro
- Dr. Chris Cantwell
For administrative or admissions queries, please consult Imperial College London’s Aeronautics Postgraduate Admissions team.
Last Date for Apply
The closing date for applications is 4th January 2027 at 23:59 (UK time).
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