PhD in Related Field

You will design, manufacture, test and validate two smart material systems/demonstrators: (i) a catheter for invasive surgery with shape and property morphing and (ii) an assistive tool to navigate and guide visually impaired people. The ultimate goal is to prototype demonstrators that are responsive in a magnetic field, with fast response and remote control. Your tasks will include systematic selection of smart materials tailored to specific applications, designing, manufacturing, assembling, and architecting smart material systems, and rigorous performance evaluation under various conditions.