Last application date Sep 30, 2024 00:00
Department TW08 - Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering
Contract Limited duration
Degree Master Electrical Engineering, Master Electromechanical Engineering, equivalent Masters
Occupancy rate 100%
Vacancy type Research staff
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Electrical Machines and Power Electronics research team, Ghent University, Belgium
PhD position: Next-generation highly-efficient integrated axial flux motor drives for electric vehicles
YOUR JOB
In 2009, research on axial flux permanent magnet synchronous machines started. Since then, a dozen of doctoral theses have been completed on this research, resulting in approximately 70 international conferences and in journal papers, and several patents. Meanwhile, four generations of prototypes have been developed, and there is a technology license with one of the key players in the axial flux motor technology.
For the fifth generation of axial flux permanent magnet synchronous machines, the goal is to enhance the sustainability of the axial flux motor by limiting critical materials in the design. Specifically, in the fifth generation, the copper winding will be replaced with an aluminum-based one, and the rotor design will be adjusted to reduce the use of rare earth permanent magnets.
As a PhD student, your task will be to modify the design of the electrical machine to achieve the predefined motor key performance indicators (torque density, efficiency, cost). The research will introduce and simulate new concepts and further improve and adapt existing design tools for axial flux motors. Additionally, a new prototype will be built to implement and validate these new concepts. You will take part in the daily operation of the research group and participate in collaborative research with industrial and academic partners. Furthermore, you will publish your research results at major international conferences and in journal papers, as part of meeting the requirements for your Ph.D.
For more information see https://www.ugent.be/ea/emsme/en/research/eelab/drivesystems/overview.htm
We are looking for highly creative and motivated Ph.D. students with the following qualifications and skills.
What we can offer you
Send your application by email to Hendrik Vansompel (Hendrik.Vansompel@UGent.be), indicating “Job Application: AFSM5” in the subject. Applications should include (1) an academic/professional resume, (2) a short motivation letter and (3) transcripts of study results. After a first screening, selected candidates will be invited for an interview (also possible via Teams).
Application deadline: continuous evaluation until the vacancy is filled.
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