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The design of modern infrastructure is increasingly driven by vibration serviceability, rather than ultimate limit states. Case studies, such as the Millenium footbridge, illustrate the importance of developing research into human-structure interaction effects and imparting this knowledge towards new design standards/codes.
The 'Structures and Materials' research group invites applications for a PhD position in the area of human-structure interaction (HSI). Under the supervision of Dr Andre Jesus, Lecturer in Structural Engineering, the PhD student will have the unique opportunity to develop expertise in HSI, advanced probabilistic modelling and be involved with leading experts/use state-of-the-art research facilities in the field. The student’s interests and background will steer the research direction, although the primary goal of this project is to develop probabilistic tools which allow to reliably predict HSI.
We are seeking a talented student who is enthusiastic about developing innovative solutions to quantify HSI in this emerging area. The candidate could have a background in any relevant STEM subject, including (but not limited to) structural engineering, sports, biomechanics, computational probabilistic modelling, AI. The candidate should have strong analytical skills and ideally have experience in programming and working with large data sets. Previous experimental work related to sensing and instrumentation is also advantageous. The successful candidate will have the chance to conduct innovative research with leading researchers both within the UK and internationally. Candidates should contact Dr Andre Jesus to discuss the research proposal and funding options. Highly competitive candidates can receive full/partial funding.
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