PhD Position in Nanocomposites for thermal management
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The aim of the PhD project is to elaborate methodologies for thermal conductivity measurements of submicron- and nano-scaled metallic composites, and to apply these methodologies in the development of new-generation materials for thermal management, for example in power electronics.
State-of-the-art methods for the determination of thermal conductivity will be compared, and their suitability for the determination of thermal conductivity of newly-developed fine-structured Cu-Mo composites will be evaluated.
The methods involve the Laser Flash Analysis technique (LFA), Hot Disk Transient Plane Source (TPS) and opto-thermal methods.
Based on the evaluation results, appropriate measurement and data analysis procedures will be elaborated and implemented to support the development of Cu-Mo composites for thermal management.
Special attention will be paid to scale- and interface effects on the thermal conductivity in these composite materials.
Interdisciplinary and international collaboration is expected. Your profile
- Master degree in Physics, Materials for Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or Nanoscience / Nanotechnology
- Interest in the development of measurement methods, scientific interest, and good experimental skills
- Interest and ability to work in an international, interdisciplinary team
- Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written) is mandatory, preferably knowledge of German; good communication skills