About the project
The main aim of this PhD is to design advanced and novel mechanical metamaterials that can achieve high levels of noise and vibration isolation. This will be achieved through the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence methodologies to enable optimal design of these emerging noise and vibration control treatments.
Mechanical and acoustic metamaterials have been widely demonstrated to offer a lightweight and compact solution to achieving high levels of noise and vibration isolation performance. However, their design can be challenging due in part to their complex structures. In practical applications, this challenge is compounded by additional design constraints related to their size, shape, mass and strength, but also due to their application in environments that introduce uncertainty and variability.
To address this complex challenge, in this PhD project you will explore how machine learning can be utilised to enable the optimal design of mechanical/acoustic metamaterials. You will develop skills in the application of machine learning for optimal design, as well as in multiphysics modelling, metamaterial design and experimental realisation of these technologies.
The project is part of a larger collaborative research programme, which will offer significant benefits to the successful applicant including:
- exposure to real-world engineering challenges motivated by the industry partner
- flexibility to steer the research towards your own strengths and interests
- the opportunity to work as part of a friendly, collaborative and supportive team delivering cutting edge noise and vibration control technologies.
The School of Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
