Deadline: 6 Jan. 2013
Project Description
In order to achieve a sustainable transport system, reductions must be made in both the global and local environmental impact of vehicle operations. The burning of fossil-fuels to power vehicles results in the liberation of CO2 into the atmosphere, which has negative long-term global environmental consequences. Vehicles also produce short-term local environmental pollutants, such as tail-pipe gases and noise, which are detrimental to the local air and sound environments. A broadly two-pronged approach has been adopted to reduce, and ultimately neutralise, environmental pollutants from vehicles – firstly, replace fossil-fuels as the energy source either locally by using, for example, bio-fuels or globally by electrifying vehicles (with the assumption that these are produced in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner), and secondly, reduce local environmental factors by making the vehicles themselves more energy efficient and quieter. These strategies have resulted in the growing use of electric motors, multi-functional body structures and improved aerodynamics. Vehicles, therefore, tend to be lighter and quieter than previously. In this context, it is of interest to examine the interaction between shape, structure and acoustics in the design of future sustainable vehicle concepts. This is the area of research of one of the activities in Centre for ECO2 Vehicle Design, a centre of excellence at KTH ( eco2vehicledesign.kth.se), in cooperation with Swedish vehicle industry and authorities.
Eligibility and Assessment CriteriaThe potential candidate must have a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, Engineering Physics or a corresponding degree. Basic knowledge in numerical analysis, fluid mechanics and computational fluid dynamics is required and a knowledge of acoustics is an asset. The candidate should be highly motivated for doing scientific research and should have well developed analytical and problem solving skills as well as an interest and curiosity for different aspects of engineering design and mechanical constructions.
The applicant should have a high level in both written and spoken English.
Attention: For this application you need to fill out a compulsory coversheet.
Reference number: S-2012-1021
Applications should be mailed to: ihallon@kth.se . Above described documents should be attached as PDF files. Please write the reference number S-2012-1021 as subject!
Phone: +46 8 790 79 03
E-mail: ciaran@kth.se
Susann Boij, Associate Professor
E-mail: sboij@kth.se
The applicant should have a high level in both written and spoken English.
Attention: For this application you need to fill out a compulsory coversheet.
Application
The application must include the following documents:- Compulsory coversheet, www-edit.sys.kth.se/preview/polopoly_fs/1.350263!/Menu/general/column-content/attachment/CoversheetPhD.doc
- CV (maximum 2 pages) including education and relevant academic/work experience.
- Cover letter (maximum 1 page).
- Official record of transcripts and copy of degree certificate.
Reference number: S-2012-1021
Applications should be mailed to: ihallon@kth.se . Above described documents should be attached as PDF files. Please write the reference number S-2012-1021 as subject!
Contacts
Ciarán O'Reilly, Assistant ProfessorPhone: +46 8 790 79 03
E-mail: ciaran@kth.se
Susann Boij, Associate Professor
E-mail: sboij@kth.se
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