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Fully-funded multiple MSc and PhD positions available

The Computational Fluid & Structural Mechanics group at the University of Calgary has multiple fully-funded Ph.D. and M.Sc. positions. Please check the description and requirements below. Positions are available starting September 2026 and later (the actual start date can be negotiated). Projects are listed in terms of hiring priority.

Project 1: Hypersonic Modeling

The main focus of this large project is to develop multi-fidelity framework for the simulation and design of hypersonic vehicles. You will be working with in-house finite element-based code for hypersonic flows in thermo-chemical non-equilibrium on research topics that include:

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  • thermo-chemical nonequilibrium

  • turbulence and transition in hypersonic flows

  • thermal stress and ablation

  • high-speed fluid-structure interaction

  • analysis and design of hypersonic gliding vehicles (HGV)

  • reduced-order modeling and machine learning for hypersonic vehicle simulation

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The project includes collaboration with industry partners, international research institutes, and activities connected to the NATO Working Group on Hypersonic Turbulence and the AIAA Hypersonic Transition Workshop.
 

You can check previous activities in this area under Research (Aerospace).

Project 2: Numerical Modeling of Wind Farms in Atmospheric Flow and Complex Terrains

This project is a part of ongoing activities within IEA Wind Task 57 "Joint Assessment of Models" . The project focuses on developing advanced numerical tools for wind farm modeling in complex environmental terrains and atmospheric flows. During this process, fundamental questions related to wake-structure interaction, wake mitigation strategies and wake control, effect of the atmospheric stability, among many others questions, will be explored. During the project the application of ROM and physics-informed NN will be also explored. Students will be working with the in-house code for multi-fidelity simulations of wind turbines which is based on stabilized and variational multiscale finite element methods for fluid mechanics coupled with ALM. The research internship abroad will be also provided through Mitacs Globalink at collaborating institutes (e.g. TU Munich, University of Sapienza, Brown University, Delft University, and other). You can check previous activities in this area under Research (Wind Energy).

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The main responsibilities will be to:

  • couple different modules of the code to perform simulation of the wind turbines in complex terrain interacting with stratified flows 

  • verification and validation of the coupled code

  • couple existing in-house code with weather models (e.g. WRF)

  • perform simulation on HPC clusters

  • pre- and post-processing of the results

  • work with field test data for validation (i.e. from AWAKEN)

Project 3: Multi-fidelity Modeling Framework for Vertical-Axis Hydrokinetic Turbines Operating in Confined Spaces.

The goal of this project is to develop the multi-fidelity numerical framework for vertical-axis hydrokinetic turbines (VAHKT) operating in rivers and canals, that can account for free-surface effect, inflow turbulence, and accurately capture wake-structure interaction within the turbine array. This will shed more light on turbine operation in complex environment and provide industry with practical numerical tool that can account for site-specific conditions and can be integrated into the design, operation and maintenance process to maximize power production.

You can check previous activities in this area under Research (Marine Engineering).

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The main responsibilities will be to:

  • implement ALM formulation for vertical-axis hydrokinetic turbines and couple with free-surface module

  • verification and validation of the coupled code

  • investigate the effect of the inflow turbulence by using synthetic turbulence generation method

  • perform simulation on HPC clusters

  • pre- and post-processing of the results

  • work with field test data for validation (e.g. from FORCE at Bay of Fundy)

Why to do research at CFSMgroup?

  • Become expert in developing state-of-the-art numerical methods and tools

  • Acquire unique skills which are in high demand in industry and academia

  • Internship opportunity around the world (e.g. at national labs and research institutes)

  • Professional development

  • Build strong relation with industry and networking with experts in the field

  • Publish at high-impact international journals and present results at the world-class conferences worldwide

  • It is also fun 😊

 

Requirements for all projects, the potential candidates should have:

  • a strong background in numerical methods and fluid mechanics/aerodunamics

  • experience with CFD using FEM and/or FVM (e.g. through related courses or research activities)

  • strong hands-on experience with computing in one of the programming languages (e.g. Fortran, C/C++, Python, or other languages)

  • strong interest and self-motivation to perform cutting-edge research and conquer challenges in real-world engineering, publish high-impact papers and present results at national and international conferences. 

  

To apply, please send to Dr. Artem Korobenko (artem.korobenko@ucalgary.ca)

  • up-to-date CV

  • unofficial transcripts

  • unofficial English language test results (if applicable)

  • one-page cover letter, including projects you worked on and a short proposal for the potential research topic that you would like to work on during your program. Please indicate in the title of your email which project are you applying for.

 

Please ensure you submit all required documents. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for online-interview.

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