PhD Studentship in Computational Modelling at Queen Mary, University of London

PhD Studentship: Shallow water modelling for environmental engineering problems
Queen Mary, University of London -School of Engineering and Materials Science

The project in question will be primarily devoted to computational modelling of tidal flows. The goal will be to develop a new unsteady high-resolution model for the prediction of flow unsteadiness typical of operational conditions of the tidal turbines, e.g., the variation of the effective angle of attack of a turbine blade due to the incoming free-stream turbulence. This model can then be used in the turbine blade design optimization studies. In addition, another use of the (multi-layer) shallow-water model developed can be to study oceanic flows such as double-gyre currents at eddy-resolving regimes. The prerequisites for the project will include previous background in mathematical/computational modelling.

Supervisors: Dr Sergey A. Karabasov

Research Area: Modelling and Simulation in Engineering Systems

Keywords: computational modelling, numerical methods, high-resolution numerical schemes, geophysical fluid dynamics, tidal energy

QMUL Research Studentship Details:

- Available to Home/EU/International Applicants
- Full Time research degree programme only
- Applicants will be required to start the degree programme in September/October 2012.
- The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provide an annual stipend (£15,590 in 2011/12) for up to three years.
- The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
- Students must be able to demonstrate "a capability to undertake and benefit from research training through to completion, to the standard necessary to qualify for a PhD."
- Some compulsory teaching responsibilities will be required.
- International applicants should refer to the following website at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/index.html
- If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking).

Contact Details:

For informal enquiries about this position and project details, please contact Dr Sergey A. Karabasov

E-mail: sak36@cam.ac.uk

Application Method:

To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Aerospace Engineering programme (Full Time, Semester 1 start) please follow the instructions detailed in section 3 of the following webpage: http://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/research/howtoapply/

During the online application process you will be asked to provide details of any funding you are applying for, please be sure to include a reference to '2012 SEMS RSS SAK 1' to associate your application with this studentship opportunity. For general admissions enquiries please email the School's Research Administrator, Mr Jonathon Hills on j.hills@qmul.ac.uk

Deadline for Applications: 31st August 2012