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Optimisation of droplet roll-off on patterned surfaces

Investigation through molecular dynamics simulations the surface features that optimise the detachment and roll-off of liquid droplets. more...

Supervisor(s): Neto, Chiara (Professor)

Dynamic Responses of Granular Materials to Impact Loading

This project aims to experimentally investigate the dynamic responses of granular materials to high strain rates loading using split Hopkinson bar. The experimental data will be use more...

Supervisor(s): Shen, Luming (Associate Professor)

Designing new nano-structured materials for solar energy and health

While methods for making nanostructured materials are often slow or energy intensive, self-assembly of nanoscale objects promises to be scalable and low-energy and could thus propel more...

Supervisor(s): Widmer-Cooper, Asaph (Dr)

Advanced organic electronics

This project aims to identify design rules for next-generation organic electronics, especially organic solar cells. It will use both computational simulations and experimental work more...

Supervisor(s): Kassal, Ivan (Dr)

Multiscale modelling and simulation of solid-fluid interactions in porous media

The aim of this project is to develop computational tools for modelling the coupled fluid transport-solid deformation behaviour in porous media at micro-, meso- and macro-scales. more...

Supervisor(s): Shen, Luming (Associate Professor)

Computational study of the structure and dynamics of supercooled liquids

Amorphous or glassy solids represent one of the last great challenges for materials science, chemical physics and condensed matter physics. These important materials present us with more...

Supervisor(s): Harrowell, Peter (Professor), Hudson, Toby (Dr)

Damage, fracture and fragmentation of concrete at high strain rates

The project aims to characterize and model concrete at high strain rates, and to study the damage, fracture and fragmentation of concrete subjected to high rate loads through an int more...

Supervisor(s): Shen, Luming (Associate Professor)

Dynamic deformation of polycrystalline metals under impact

The project aims to develop a physics-based crystal plasticity model for predicting the dynamic deformation of polycrystalline metals under the high-strain-rate and shock loading co more...

Supervisor(s): Shen, Luming (Associate Professor)

Numerical simulation of hydraulic fracturing

The aim of this project is to develop a 3D hydraulic fracturing simulator that couples fluid-proppant-rock interactions within the framework of material point method (MPM). more...

Supervisor(s): Shen, Luming (Associate Professor)

Development of Shale Gas Reservoir Simulator

The aim of this project is to develop a triple porosity rock model coupled with the transport of gas and liquid phases for a more accurate evaluation of the shale gas recovery. more...

Supervisor(s): Shen, Luming (Associate Professor)