? Open PhD Position in Mechanical Metamaterials & Solid Mechanics ?

The University of Cagliari (UniCA, Italy) has opened the call for applications for the PhD Programme in Industrial Engineering (Cycle XLII - Academic Year 2026/2027).

The research will be hosted at the Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering (DIMCM).

We are looking for talented and motivated candidates with a strong interest in Solid Mechanics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Mechanical/Civil/Materials Engineering.

? Research Topics include:

- Surface Wave Manipulation in Multiphysics Microstructured Systems: guiding, filtering, and wave-steering in structured media and metamaterials.
- Modeling Advanced Thermomechanical Metamaterials: theoretical and numerical modeling of materials with strongly negative thermal expansion (NTE) or single-sign thermal response.
- Novel Architected Materials with Decoupled Static and Kinematic Formulations:



generalized continuum theories and microstructures with exotic mechanical properties.

? Requirements:

M.Sc. degree (completed or near completion) in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Materials Science.

? Call details and Application form:

https://web.unica.it/unica/page/it/istruzioni_per_liscrizione_al_concorso_e_modulistica__bando_per_lammissione_ai_corsi_di_dottorato_del_xlii_ciclo_aa_20262027

✉️ Contact & Inquiries:

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to get in touch beforehand with a CV and a short statement of interest:

? Prof. Michele Brun: [email protected]

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