🔬 Project Overview
Offshore wind power plays a vital role in decarbonising electricity generation. 
However, leading-edge erosion due to rain significantly degrades turbine blade 
performance and causes up to 4% loss in annual energy production. This PhD 
project will develop a computational and experimental framework to simulate, 
validate, and mitigate the effects of rain erosion on turbine blades, using wind 
tunnel, 3D scanning/printing, and HPC systems.
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🧠 What You’ll Learn
This interdisciplinary project bridges CFD, experimental aerodynamics, data 
analysis, and advanced manufacturing. You’ll gain hands-on experience with:
•	OpenFOAM/ANSYS Fluent or similar CFD software
•	High-performance computing
•	Advanced 3D scanning and additive manufacturing
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✅ Candidate Requirements
•	A strong BEng/MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, 
Computational Science, or related field
•	Experience or strong interest in CFD, knowledge of OpenFOAM is highly 
preferred
•	Experience in manufacturing with 3D printers is an advantage 
•	Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or C++) are an advantage
•	A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
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📩 How to Apply
Send your CV, cover letter, and transcripts to e.tandis@aston.ac.uk for an 
initial discussion, or apply directly via this link: 
https://www.aston.ac.uk/graduate-school/how-to-apply 
For informal enquiries, contact:
Dr Emad Tandis (e.tandis@aston.ac.uk)