PhD Studentship: Cracks and Code: From High-Fidelity Simulations to Fast Scientific Machine Learning Models

University of Warwick
Coventry, University Of Warwick, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom
Today
£21,805 pa

Salary

£21,805 pa

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Education
Phd
Posted
9 May 2026 (Today)

About the project:

Cracks and Code: From High-Fidelity Simulations to Fast Scientific Machine Learning Models
Supervisor: Dr Emmanouil Kakouris, University of Warwick

When metals experience extreme events, such as shock waves, high-speed impacts, or rapid deformation, they can fail suddenly in ways that remain difficult to predict. In this project, you will investigate how cracks initiate and grow in metals under these high-rate conditions. You will use large-scale simulations (both atomistic and continuum) to study how damage forms and localises, and then develop scientific machine-learning models that can reproduce these processes far more efficiently.

Your results will help create faster more reliable tools for predicting material failure in real engineering applications.

About HetSys: Harnessing Data, Modelling and Simulation for Real‑World Impact

HetSys (Centre for Doctoral Training inModelling of Heterogeneous Systems) at the University of Warwick is an innovative, interdisciplinary fully funded PhD programme that brings together science, engineering, and mathematics to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

  • Big Questions, Real Impact – From climate modelling and sustainable energy to advanced materials and biomedical systems, HetSys projects apply cutting‑edge computational and mathematical techniques to problems with global significance.
  • Interdisciplinary Training – Students gain expertise across physics, engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics, developing versatile skills that open doors to both academia and industry.
  • Collaborative Environment – Work alongside leading researchers and industry partners in a supportive, vibrant community that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
  • Future‑Focused Careers – HetSys graduates are equipped with highly sought‑after skills in modelling, simulation, and data science, preparing them for impactful careers in research, technology, and beyond.

If you’re excited by the idea of using advanced modelling and simulation to solve complex, real‑world problems, HetSys offers the perfect environment to push boundaries and make a difference.

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