Join the AMG in 2019 - We are welcoming expressions of interest!
The Additive Manufacturing Group (AMG) at McMaster University is seeking a PhD student with expertise in the areas of additive manufacturing, machine monitoring & control, and sensors. We are now welcoming expressions of interest to do PhD in Mechanical Engineering under the supervision of Professor Mo Elbestawi in 2019. The opportunity is to add a feedback control system to a laser melting machine currently exist in the additive manufacturing lab.
The AMG supports academic research and educational programs in the field of metal additive manufacturing with the applications to various industries including aerospace, automotive, biomedical and tool industries.The AMG website is https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/sept/practice/amg.
Minimum requirements and qualifications:
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or in a related discipline, preferably the thesis topic was on machine control.
- Previous experience in machine control systems is a bonus.
- Ability to work safely in a lab environment.
- Ability to work independently and work well with others in a team environment.
- Good knowledge in design of experiments and experimental analysis techniques.
How:
If you are interested, please send an email to Prof. Mo Elbestawi (elbestaw@mcmaster.ca) with a copy of your CV and copies of your transcripts.