PhD scholarship in high performance computing modeling of new magnetic composites - DTU Energy

Job description

At the Technical University of Denmark, Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) we are looking for a PhD student who will research novel modeling of new magnetic composites using high performance computing techniques. 205 years ago, the founder of the Technical University of Denmark, Prof. H.C. Ørsted, discovered the link between electric and magnetic phenomena. Since Ørsted’s initial discovery, magnets have become omni-present in our daily life, and they are essential in the green transition as the main components in wind turbines and electric motors in e.g. electric cars. However, the strongest magnets today contain rare-earth metals, which are associated with uncertain supply chains, pollution due to mining, and geopolitical issues. Therefore, research on alternative rare-earth-free magnets is a top priority and paramount for green and sustainable growth. In a large research project funded by a Carlsberg Foundation’s Semper Ardens Advance grant, we will investigate if we can realize a new heavy-rare-earth-free permanent magnet through a nano-composite of magnetic materials. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) will study the behaviour of such composite mate...