面向航空航天应用的低温复合材料设计与耐久性：从界面到结构完整性博士研究员
From interfaces to structural integrity: design and durability of cryogenic composites for aerospace
原帖优先：申请材料、截止时间与资格以原帖和学校官方说明为准。
博士招生与资助公告
- 申请年度
- 2027；原帖说明：How to apply Apply now You need to: • choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences • select Full time or Part time • search for programme PhD Engineering and the Environment (7175) • add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application Applications should include: • your CV (resumé) • 2 academic references • degree transcripts and certificates to date • English language qualification (if applicable)
- 最近申请截止
- 2027-06-30
- 全部申请截止
- （Europe/London）
- 资助原文
- Fees and funding We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students. Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants. Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants. Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered. For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
- 资助条件
- 原帖为竞争性或附条件资助说明，未确认本项目获资助及申请人能获奖；不作为保证全奖。
- 原帖材料说明
- • your CV (resumé)
- • 2 academic references
- • degree transcripts and certificates to date
- • English language qualification (if applicable)
确定性信息来自对应版本的完整原帖。原帖只提供日期，日末和学校当地时区为本站转换假设。筛选使用最后申请截止；资助与录取以学校审核结果为准。
AI 中文速览
- 研究内容
- 本项目研究先进复合材料在低温条件下的设计与耐久性，重点关注纤维-基体界面、热失配、微裂纹和断裂机制。通过实验表征和损伤评估，旨在建立材料结构、损伤演化与结构完整性之间的关系，从而为航空航天应用开发更安全、轻量的复合材料结构。
- 申请条件
- 申请者必须持有英国 2:1 荣誉学士学位或其国际同等学历。核心技能要求包括：具备复合材料与结构相关知识。
- 待遇
- 提供针对英国及国际学生的多种资助机会（竞争性资助）。地平线欧洲学费减免可自动为符合条件的优秀学生补足海外学费与英国本土学费之间的差额；学校提供的竞争性总统奖学金（Presidential Bursary）可为顶尖申请者补足学费差额；各学院提供的竞争性奖学金通常涵盖英国水平的学费以及生活费津贴。资金将以滚动方式授予。
- 申请方式
- 申请人需登录官网在线申请，选择项目类型（Research）、2027/28 学年、工程与物理科学学院（Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences），选择全职或兼职，搜索“PhD Engineering and the Environment (7175)”项目，并在申请表的第二部分添加导师姓名。截止日期为 2027 年 6 月 30 日。
- 材料清单
- 个人简历 (CV)
- 2 封学术推荐信
- 迄今为止的学位成绩单与证书
- 英语语言资格证明（如适用）
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岗位信息
- 最终轮次截止
- 2027-06-30
- 学科
- 材料科学
- 合同类型
- 项目资助
- 本站收录
- 内容更新
- 导师
- Gennaro Scarselli
- 来源
- 南安普顿大学博士研究项目招生 · 最近核对 2026-10-10
- 详情核验
判定依据（原文摘录）
- 这是一项博士培养机会
Type of degree Doctor of Philosophy
- 明确的入学学位要求
You must have a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.
- 主要导师姓名
Lead supervisor Professor Gennaro Scarselli
原文
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Postgraduate research project
From interfaces to structural integrity: design and durability of cryogenic composites for aerospace
Funding
Competition funded
Competition funded
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Type of degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree
2:1 honours degree
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Faculty graduate school
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Closing date
30 Jun 2027
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About the project
Potential supervisors
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
How to apply
Contact us
About the project
This PhD project investigates the design and durability of advanced composites under cryogenic conditions, focusing on fibre–matrix interfaces, thermal mismatch, microcracking and fracture mechanisms. Through experimental characterisation and damage assessment, it aims to establish relationships between material architecture, damage evolution and structural integrity, enabling safer, lightweight composite structures for aerospace applications.
Achieving Net Zero aviation requires disruptive technologies for lightweight, hydrogen-powered aircraft. Advanced composite materials are crucial to this transition, particularly for liquid hydrogen storage at −253°C. However, extreme cryogenic environments introduce significant challenges associated with thermal mismatch, fibre–matrix interfacial degradation, microcracking and progressive damage evolution.
This PhD project aims to develop a fundamental understanding of the mechanisms governing the structural integrity and durability of advanced fibre-reinforced polymer composites under cryogenic conditions, supporting the development of safer and lighter hydrogen storage systems.
The research will combine experimental fracture mechanics, advanced imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to investigate damage initiation and evolution across multiple length scales. Particular attention will be devoted to fibre–matrix interfaces, matrix cracking, delamination and the effects of thermal cycling on mechanical performance.
A central innovation will be the application of AI-driven image analysis to high-resolution microscopy and X-ray computed tomography, enabling automated damage detection, microcrack segmentation, quantitative microstructural characterisation and identification of relationships between material architecture and damage evolution.
The resulting experimental and imaging datasets will support the development of predictive approaches linking microstructural damage to macroscopic structural performance, informing material selection and interface engineering strategies.
Ultimately, the project will establish new knowledge and AI-enabled methodologies for designing damage-tolerant cryogenic composites, accelerating the development of reliable lightweight hydrogen storage technologies and contributing directly to the transition towards Net Zero aerospace transportation.
The School of Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
Potential supervisors
Lead supervisor
Professor Gennaro Scarselli
PhD
Professor of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Entry requirements
You must have a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.
Essential skills:
• knowledge of composite materials and structures
Fees and funding
We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students.
Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants.
Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants.
Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.
For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
How to apply
Apply now
You need to:
• choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
• select Full time or Part time
• search for programme PhD Engineering and the Environment (7175)
• add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application
Applications should include:
• your CV (resumé)
• 2 academic references
• degree transcripts and certificates to date
• English language qualification (if applicable)
Contact us
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
If you have a general question, email our Doctoral College (doctoralcollege-admissions@soton.ac.uk).
Project leader
For an initial conversation, email Professor Gennaro Scarselli (g.scarselli@soton.ac.uk).