Vacancies

The Centre for Textile Science and Engineering (CTSE) research group at Ghent University is seeking candidates for PHD and postdoc positions on experimental mechanics and finite element modelling of textile materials and manufacturing processes.

The main research goal is to develop a multi-scale textile modelling framework that allows accurate simulation of textile manufacturing processes such as yarn unwinding from a bobbin, weft insertion during weaving, stitching, and tufting. This framework is implemented using finite element modelling. Big research challenges here are the high anisotropy, low bending stiffness and non-linear behavior of most textile materials, as well as the dynamics of manufacturing systems as most production happens at very high speeds. There is also a dedicated experimental research track focusing on advanced mechanical testing of connections between technical textiles for large load bearing structures, using in-situ measurement techniques such as Digital Image Correlation and high-speed camera’s. The research project is in collaboration with three major textile companies located in Belgium. The objective is to develop high-fidelity numerical tools which help in further innovation of both materials and product in terms of performance, lifetime and sustainability.

The job offers can be found on the website: https://www.ugent.be/ea/match/textiles/en/about-us/jobs.htm

For more information, the candidates can contact directly by email at: Lode.Daelemans@UGent.be

Lode DAELEMANS,          Prof., Centre for Textile Science and Engineering

Wim VAN PAEPEGEM,    Prof., head of research group Mechanics of Materials and Structures

Paul KIEKENS,                   Prof. em., former head of department Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering