About the project
Pipelines are the gold standard of long-range resource transport. Their integrity is paramount to the health of the environment, while remote automated monitoring with minimal intervention is essential for sustainability. Sound is the most powerful sensing modality, which has found numerous applications in non-destructive evaluation.
This project addresses small, challenging defects in composite pipes that are not detectable using currently available approaches. This research will develop practical, field-applicable local imaging and long-range monitoring solutions.
You will address the challenge of delamination/debonding in cylindrical composite structures. By combining theoretical work with practical measurements, you will develop a deep understanding of wave interactions in composite materials.
You will use advanced state-of-the-art modelling methods, including both semi-analytical approaches and comprehensive high-fidelity numerical simulations. This capability will be instrumental in developing new imaging and sensing techniques, which are vital for detecting complex flaws in composite pipes - the main aim of the project.
Your research will cover various pipe environments and evaluate the effectiveness of various sensing technologies. You will join the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, a vibrant and diverse research community passionate about sound, ultrasound, vibration, and sensing across all industrial sectors.
You will benefit from excellent research facilities and the multidisciplinary environment. The project will be enhanced by our network of industrial collaborators and the UK non-destructive testing community (Research Centre for Non-Destructive Evaluation).
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.
