Post-Doctoral Fellow in Composite Testing in Extreme Hydrogen Environments

We seek a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Fellow to join MCEM (Mechanics of Composites for Energy and Mobility). As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in developing our expertise on thermoplastics composites exposed to high-pressure hydrogen with applications to the Energy production and storage sector.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborate in developing a state-of-art experimental platform in the field of testing composite materials for in-situ testing in conditions relevant to the energy sector (high pressure, high temperature, extreme environments).
• Participate in the generation of a unique database of composite characterization in extreme conditions.
• Exploration of thermoplastics properties with respect to hydrogen permeation, as well as technical solutions for improving the integrity of compressed storage solutions.
• Plan and execute research tasks, analyzing data, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting research at scientific conferences.
• May participate in the development of patent applications.

About MCEM laboratory

The Mechanics of Composites for Energy and Mobility Laboratory (Composites Lab) is located at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and is part of the Physical Science and Engineering Division.

The Composites Lab started at KAUST in 2009 and is an integrated environment for composite science, combining modeling and experimental expertise in a single working environment.

OUR MISSION: Support Energy transition by providing innovative composite solutions or optimizing the usage of existing solutions in demanding Energy and Mobility applications.

Our laboratory expertise incorporates three main areas:

• Design of materials in representative environments of energy applications: In-situ testing facilities and characterization techniques (Generation of unique databases on well-identified frames), validated models in operational conditions (New models based on real in-situ observations and mechanism).
• Microstructure manipulation for tailoring macroscopic response: Toughing mechanism using surface on involume spatial variations.
• Structural health monitoring (SHM) and smart structures for composite infrastructures: Wireless surface gauges and integrated sensors, SHM/NDT/Inline/Online.

The Composites Lab develops and authenticates techniques to achieve better designs of composite materialbased structures. Much of this research is done in close cooperation with major industrial partners. This ensures a high level of applied research based on advanced theoretical concepts.

Prof. Gilles Lubineau

Principal Investigator of Mechanics of Composites for Energy and Mobility

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

About King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university devoted to finding solutions for some of the most pressing scientific and technological challenges in the world as well as Saudi Arabia in the areas of food and health, water, energy, environment and the digital domain. KAUST is a curiosity-driven, interdisciplinary problem-solving environment, with state-of-the-art labs, distinguished faculty and talented students.

KAUST brings together the best minds from around the world to advance research. More than 120 different nationalities live, work and study on campus. KAUST is also a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity, with research resulting in novel patents and products, enterprising startups, regional and global initiatives, and collaboration with other academic institutions, industries and Saudi agencies.