Overview
About the project
4D printing is the field of additive manufacturing where the systems are 3D printed, and the printed component deforms when exposed to a specific stimulus, making time the fourth dimension of 4D printing. The underlying material used for 4D printing is stimuli-responsive. Hydrogels are well-known solvent-responsive materials that are excellent candidates for various soft sensors and actuators. Light-responsive liquid crystal polymers are a special class of materials with inherent anisotropy that can be engineered to obtain complex shape changes.
One of the main challenges of 4D Printed Hybrid Multi-Responsive Soft Actuators project from Deakin University is the development of inks with appropriate rheological properties for better printability. In addition, in the case of hybrid actuators, the surface functionalization of liquid crystal surface (hydrophobic) must be ensured for integration with hydrogel layers.
The 4D Printed Hybrid Multi-responsive Soft Actuatorsv is offered at Deakin University.
Programme Structure
- develop suitable inks for concurrent 4D printing of hydrogels and liquid crystals with an appropriate interface engineering for inter-layer integrity
- optimize the process parameters for the efficient use of the material and actuation characteristics
- develop continuum models (finite element) to simulate the complex deformations in the printed components upon exposure to the stimulus
- demonstrate applications of the 4D printed actuators in biomedical and microfluidics domains.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Materials Science Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 9 other PhDs in Production and Manufacturing Engineering in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- academic transcripts
- curriculum vitae (CV) detailing publications, relevant professional and research experience
- evidence of English language proficiency
- statement of purpose (a written statement of your motivation)
- contact details of two academic referees.
- CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Tuition Fee
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 AUD for the full programme during 48 months. -
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 AUD for the full programme during 48 months.
All successful applicants will receive a scholarship that will cover tuition fees, a stipend and financial support.
Living costs for Geelong
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