PhD Studentship Mathematical Models and Numerical Methods for Water Flows
Maritime Engineering and Water Systems (MEWS) Research Group
*Project Description:* A PhD studentship is available in the Maritime
Engineering and Water Systems (MEWS) Research group to a candidate with a
first class or upper second class or equivalent degree in science or
engineering. The project can be either a pre-defined or self-motivated topic
in the broad area of Mathematical Models and Numerical Methods, e.g.,
Computational Fluids/Coastal/River Dynamics, Sediment Transport and
Hydraulics for engineering. Very diverse research themes with a good track
record are available for a suitable PhD candidate. These include modern
numerical techniques (lattice Boltzmann methods), high-resolution Riemann
solver (e.g. Surface Gradient Method for shallow water equations), Cartesian
cut-cell method (a simple approach to complicated geometries) and
pressure-correction methods (SIMPLE, SIMPLER and SIMPLC). The project will
involve development and application of one of these novel computational
models/methods or others to problems relating to engineering water flows.
Candidates must have a good knowledge of fluid
mechanics/hydraulics/hydrodynamics. Knowledge/experience in one of the major
programming languages like FORTRAN90 and C++ is preferred but not essential.
The research produced from the project is likely to offer benefits to a wide
range of applications in hydraulic, coastal and environmental engineering.
The successful applicant will have a unique opportunity to join one of the
UK's leading engineering departments and benefit from interaction with other
leading researchers.
Applicants must have a minimum of a UK upper second class honours degree or
equivalent.
This studentship is open to International applicants who may apply for a
University Studentship and to Home/EU residents who may also apply for an
EPSRC DTA award (see www.epsrc.ac.uk for eligibility criteria).
Enquiries should be made (quoting this advertisement) via e-mail to:
pgeng@liv.ac.uk
University of Liverpool
Department of Engineering
PG Student Support Office
or apply online following the links from the website.
http://www.liv.ac.uk/engdept/
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