PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 30th cycle

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1 PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 30th cycle Research Area n. 5 - Materials Number of scholarship offered 1 Department Dipartimento di Meccanica Description of the Research Area The Materials Line focuses on the study of production processes and characterization of materials for structural and functional applications. Excellent research products were obtained both on fundamental research topics (e.g. nanostructured materials, foamed alloys, chemical phenomena in liquid melts, microstructural design etc.) and on applied research (e.g. failure and damage analysis, texture analysis, high temperature behavior, coatings for advanced applications, etc.). Research projects carried out in recent years dealt primarily with three main topics: a) Steelmaking and Metallurgical Processes (SMP) b) Advanced Materials (AMT) c) Applied Metallurgy (APM) For further information: A selection of possible PhD thesis in Area 5 is listed here below and described in specific attachments; further research topics are also available. The assignment of a specific PhD topic to candidates admitted to the Programme will be defined at a later stage by the Faculty Commitee, after the beginning of the PhD. Scholarships allocated in this area may or may not be associated with the PhD topics presented here below. 1. Metal foam production and characterization of their behavior as a function of their morphology 2. Electric Arc Furnace simulation for improving the energy performance of the melting operation 3. Simulation of casting process of large ingot used to perform forging operation 4. Development of Fe-based cladding alloys for improved wear and corrosion resistance Stampato il 07/04/ / 2

2 5. Coating to enhance the lubrication efficiency and the wear life of cold forming dies 6. Modeling the high temperature behavior of microstructurally unstable alloys Stampato il 07/04/ / 2

3 PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 30th cycle Research Area n. 5 - Materials Research Field: COATING TO ENHANCE THE LUBRICATION EFFICIENCY AND THE WEAR LIFE OF COLD FORMING DIES Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Motivation and objectives of the research in this field The research is aimed at the definition of hybrid surface modification process based on laser texturing of hard PVD coatings with a further possibility to impregnate the textured coating with solid lubricant in order to enhance lubrication efficiency and wear life of cold forming dies. Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research The study of mechanical properties of coating by means of micro-indentation analysis and modeling is also expected. Educational objectives We provide doctoral candidates with high-level scientific training, fostering and refining research and problem solving abilities by focusing on both theoretical and experimental skills. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to layout, draft and carry on original research, by leading a research group or working in a team. Job opportunities National and international academic and non-academic institutions and organizations, engaged in innovation, research and technical development; high-tech SMEs, 1 / 3

4 government departments. List of 5 Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: 1.CNR-IENI 2.Lafer 3.Politecnico di Torino 4.Dilvio De MarcoSpA 5.Tekniker Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 3 Full Professors 3 Associated Professors 5 Assistant Professors 6 PhD Students M. Boniardi, C. Mapelli, M. Vedani Supervision of this research topic: Nora Lecis nora.lecis@polimi.it Contacts For further information: For general information: silvia.barattieri@polimi.it Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other informations Educational activities (purchase of study books and material, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): financial aid per PhD student per year: 2nd year: euro per student 3rd year: euro per student 2 / 3

5 Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD student. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 3 / 3

6 PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 30th cycle Research Area n. 5 - Materials Research Field: DEVELOPMENT OF FE-BASED CLADDING ALLOYS FOR IMPROVED WEAR AND CORROSION RESISTANCE Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Motivation and objectives of the research in this field The research here proposed deals with the development of innovative Fe-based alloys to be used for the production of thick coatings by cladding or spin casting methods, aimed at significantly improving the service behavior of parts to be exposed in harsh environments. Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research Novel alloys will be synthetized starting from elemental powders that are melted to achieve the most suitable microstructure. Control of carbide and boride composition, volume fraction, size and distribution is considered as one of the main parameter to be investigated. Educational objectives We provide doctoral candidates with high-level scientific training, fostering and refining research and problem solving abilities by focusing on both theoretical and experimental skills. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to layout, draft and carry on original research, by leading a research group or working in a team. Job opportunities National and international academic and non-academic 1 / 3

7 institutions and organizations, engaged in innovation, research and technical development; high-tech SMEs, government departments. List of 5 Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: 1.CNR-IENI 2.Arcelor Mittal 3.Tenaris Dalmine 4.Marcegaglia Group 5.Universidad de Concepcion (Chile) Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 3 Full Professors 3 Associated Professors 5 Assistant Professors 6 PhD Students M. Boniardi, C. Mapelli, M. Vedani Contacts Supervision of this research topic: Maurizio Vedani maurizio.vedani@polimi.it For further information: For general information: silvia.barattieri@polimi.it Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other informations 2 / 3

8 Educational activities (purchase of study books and material, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): financial aid per PhD student per year: 2nd year: euro per student 3rd year: euro per student Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD student. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 3 / 3

9 PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 30th cycle Research Area n. 5 - Materials Research Field: ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE SIMULATION FOR IMPROVING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF THE MELTING OPERATION Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Motivation and objectives of the research in this field The research here proposed deals with the development of innovative techniques to improve the steelmaking procedure and the development of new steel products, i.e. open-cell steel foam. Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research The control of the melting and of the solidification aspects represent strategic items for the improvement of the metallurgical process and the research activities will need to develop experimental trials and computational simulations. Educational objectives We provide doctoral candidates with high-level scientific training, fostering and refining research and problem solving abilities by focusing on both theoretical and experimental skills. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to layout, draft and carry on original research, by leading a research group or working in a team. Job opportunities National and international academic and non-academic 1 / 3

10 institutions and organizations, engaged in innovation, research and technical development; high-tech SMEs, government departments. List of 5 Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: 1.MM Forgings ( 2.Riva Group ( 3.Arvedi ( 4.Marcegaglia Group ( 5.Universidad Federal do Rio De Janeiro ( Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 3 Full Professors 3 Associated Professors 5 Assistant Professors 6 PhD Students M. Boniardi, C. Mapelli, M. Vedani Supervision of this research topic: Carlo Mapelli carlo.mapelli@polimi.it Contacts For further information: For general information: silvia.barattieri@polimi.it Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- 2 / 3

11 Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other informations Educational activities (purchase of study books and material, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): financial aid per PhD student per year: 2nd year: euro per student 3rd year: euro per student Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD student. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 3 / 3

12 PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 30th cycle Research Area n. 5 - Materials Research Field: METAL FOAM PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THEIR BEHAVIOUR AS A FUNCTION OF THEIR MORPHOLOGY Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Motivation and objectives of the research in this field The research here proposed deals with the development of innovative techniques to improve the steelmaking procedure and the development of new steel products, i.e. open-cell steel foam. Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research The control of the melting and of the solidification aspects represent strategic items for the improvement of the metallurgical process and the research activities will need to develop experimental trials and computational simulations. Educational objectives We provide doctoral candidates with high-level scientific training, fostering and refining research and problem solving abilities by focusing on both theoretical and experimental skills. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to layout, draft and carry on original research, by leading a research group or working in a team. Job opportunities National and international academic and non-academic institutions and organizations, engaged in innovation, 1 / 3

13 research and technical development; high-tech SMEs, government department. List of 5 Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: 1.MM Forgings ( 2.Riva Group ( 3.Arvedi ( 4.Marcegaglia Group ( 5.Universidad Federal do Rio De Janeiro ( Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 3 Full Professors 3 Associated Professors 5 Assistant Professors 6 PhD Students M. Boniardi, C. Mapelli, M. Vedani Supervision of this research topic: Carlo Mapelli carlo.mapelli@polimi.it Contacts For further information: For general information: silvia.barattieri@polimi.it Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other informations Educational activities (purchase of study books and material, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): financial aid per PhD student per year: 2 / 3

14 2nd year: euro per student 3rd year: euro per student Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD student. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 3 / 3

15 PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 30th cycle Research Area n. 5 - Materials Research Field: MODELING THE HIGH TEMPERATURE BEHAVIOUR OF MICROSTRUCTURALLY UNSTABLE ALLOYS Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Motivation and objectives of the research in this field Age hardenable alloys as well as materials developed for high temperature applications (such as for aeronautical or power plant applications) suffer from microstructural instability when they are serviced at high temperature. The microstructural changes are related both to the initial material features and to service conditions to which a component is exposed. Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research Models predicting microstructural should be introduced in models combining other high temperature degradation forms. Educational objectives We provide doctoral candidates with high-level scientific training, fostering and refining research and problem solving abilities by focusing on both theoretical and experimental skills. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to layout, draft and carry on original research, by leading a research group or working in a team. Job opportunities National and international academic and non-academic 1 / 3

16 institutions and organizations, engaged in innovation, research and technical development; high-tech SMEs, government departments. List of Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: CNR-IENI Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 3 Full Professors 3 Associated Professors 5 Assistant Professors 6 PhD Students M. Boniardi, C. Mapelli, M. Vedani Contacts Supervision of this research topic: Elisabetta Gariboldi elisabetta.gariboldi@polimi.it For further information: For general information: silvia.barattieri@polimi.it Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other informations Educational activities (purchase of study books and material, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): financial aid per PhD student per year: 2nd year: euro per student 3rd year: euro per student Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD student. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching 2 / 3

17 practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 3 / 3

18 PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 30th cycle Research Area n. 5 - Materials Research Field: SIMULATION OF CASTING PROCESS OF LARGE INGOT USED TO PERFORM FORGING OPERATION Monthly net income of PhDscholarship (max 36 months) In case of a change of the welfare rates during the three-year period, the amount could be modified. Context of the research activity Motivation and objectives of the research in this field The research here proposed deals with the development of innovative techniques to improve the steelmaking procedure and the development of new steel products, i.e. open-cell steel foam. Methods and techniques that will be developed and used to carry out the research The control of the melting and of the solidification aspects represent strategic items for the improvement of the metallurgical process and the research activities will need to develop experimental trials and computational simulations. Educational objectives We provide doctoral candidates with high-level scientific training, fostering and refining research and problem solving abilities by focusing on both theoretical and experimental skills. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to layout, draft and carry on original research, by leading a research group or working in a team. Job opportunities National and international academic and non-academic institutions and organizations, engaged in innovation, 1 / 3

19 research and technical development; high-tech SMEs, government departments. List of 5 Universities, Companies, Agencies and/or National or International Institutions that are cooperating in the research: 1.MM Forgings ( 2.Riva Group ( 3.Arvedi ( 4.Marcegaglia Group ( 5.Universidad Federal do Rio De Janeiro ( Composition of the research group Name of the research directors 3 Full Professors 3 Associated Professors 5 Assistant Professors 6 PhD Students M. Boniardi, C. Mapelli, M. Vedani Supervision of this research topic: Carlo Mapelli carlo.mapelli@polimi.it Contacts For further information: For general information: silvia.barattieri@polimi.it Additional support - Financial aid per PhD student per year (gross amount) Housing - Foreign Students -- Housing - Out-of-town residents (more than 80Km out of Milano) -- Additional information: educational activity, teaching assistantship, computer availability, desk availability, any other informations Educational activities (purchase of study books and material, funding for participation in courses, summer schools, workshops and conferences): financial aid per PhD student per year: 2 / 3

20 2nd year: euro per student 3rd year: euro per student Teaching assistantship: availability of funding in recognition of supporting teaching activities by the PhD student. There are various forms of financial aid for activities of support to the teaching practice. The PhD student is encouraged to take part in these activities, within the limits allowed by the regulations. Computer availability: Desk availability: 3 / 3