Status: Closed
Applications open: 8/07/2022
Applications close: 18/08/2022
About this scholarship
"This project aims to develop new exotic alloy systems through the utilisation of Curtin’s recently developed metal 3D printing research infrastructures. Curtin has launched a 3D printing hub called ‘3D Printing MicroFactory for Additive Manufacturing’. The hub includes Bound Metal Deposition (BMD) and Direct Energy Deposition (DED) technologies, and thus, offers an enormous opportunity to manufacture both monolithic alloys and exotic combinations of alloy mixtures. The latter is an alloy equivalent to the conventional multi-color printer systems.
The metal printers at Curtin 3D MicroFactory are operational alongside the world-class metal characterisation and testing facilities that enable characterising at macro-micro-nano length scales to develop an understanding of the structure/properties relationships. Thus, the suitability of the developed functionally targeted alloys will be practically tested for service applications for the Oil & Gas, Mining and Marine sectors.
A key component of the project is to develop materials at reduced emission to the environment because the aimed (a) additive processes require less material usage than the subtractive counterparts and (b) stronger alloy systems are long-lasting than conventional alloys and (c) can serve the same or even better function at lighter weight, and therefore require less fuel consumptions to drive. Curtin’s new 4kW laser-based, multi-nozzle and six-axis robotic DED system will enable the development of such a complex combination of alloys that have never been imagined from conventional manufacturing processes. Therefore, the program aims the development of Carbon neutral alloys.
The PhD researchers will also be able to research closely with Curtin’s industry partners in metal powder manufacturing and laser manufacturing technology sectors. And also with the end-users in the Oil & Gas, marine, and shipbuilding sectors.
At the successful completion of the PhD, the candidate will develop a number of attributes in the area of materials science, 3D metal printing, alloy development, advanced characterisations and industry demand-driven research leadership."
An Internship opportunity may also be available with this project.
- Future Students
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Faculty of Science & Engineering
- Science courses
- Engineering courses
- Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)
- Higher Degree by Research
- Australian Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident
- New Zealand Citizen
- Permanent Humanitarian Visa
- Merit Based
The annual scholarship package (stipend and tuition fees) is approx. $60,000 - $70,000 p.a.
Successful HDR applicants for admission will receive a 100% fee offset for up to 4 years, stipend scholarships, valued at approx. $28,800 p.a. for up to a maximum of 3.5 years, are determined via a competitive selection process.
Applicants will be notified of the scholarship outcome in November 2022.
For detailed information, visit: Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships | Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
Scholarship Details
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All applicable HDR courses
"The candidate will be selected with the following key skills:
# Metal science and alloy development
# CAD proficiency
# Material design and testing"
Application process
If this project excites you, and your research skills and experience are a good fit for this specific project, you should contact the Project Lead (listed below in the enquires section) via the Expression of Interest (EOI) form.
Enrolment Requirements
Eligible to enrol in a Higher Degree by Research Course at Curtin University by March 2023
Enquiries
To enquire about this project opportunity that includes a scholarship application, contact the Project lead, Dr Zakaria Quadir via the EOI form above.
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