PhD position on the turbulent combustion of hydrogen in air
PhD position on the turbulent combustion of hydrogen in air
The goal of this research is to investigateturbulenthydrogen-air combustion at elevated pressure. This research is relevant for future hydrogen combustors for power generation and aircraft engines. The position is financially supported by an ERC Synergy Grant (project HYROPE).
The small-scale turbulence-chemistry interaction, the large-scale hydrodynamic and thermoacoustic stability, and the nitrogen oxide production pathways ofpropagating and autoignitinghydrogen-airflamesmust be understood in order to develop predictive models. In particular, the influence of the pressure on the combustion physics of theseflames needs to be elucidated.
This researchworkwill combineexperiments and modeling. The experimental research will be performed on alab-scale, high-pressure test facility. Experimental techniques for fluid mechanics, combustion and acoustics will be used,including laser-based optical diagnostics.The modeling work will consist in the development of analytical low-order models and in large eddy simulations of the compressible Navier-Stokes equations.
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You are expected to have a MScdegree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics. Your MSc thesis should be related to one or more of the following disciplines: fluid mechanics, combustion, acoustics. Solid background in math and physics is required. Ideally, you would be available for a start in winter 2026.
We are looking for highly motivated, committed, and creative individuals, able to work in a team and with excellent communication skills. Working in a top-level research environment with advanced laboratory infrastructure, the candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop her/his research abilities.
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Questions regarding the position should be directed to Anna Michailidis, email: mianna@ethz.ch (no applications).
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