M.Sc. and Ph.D studies in Aerospace Engineering
The AE Faculty at the Technion, ranked among the top 20 faculties in the world, is dedicated to the creation, expansion, and dissemination of ideas and knowledge in the aerospace sciences. It is committed to fostering interdisciplinary research, addressing the grand challenges facing our society.
The faculty offers a range of research topics, such as:
Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Structures and Solid Mechanics
Guidance, Navigation, and Control
Propulsion and Combustion
Astronautics
In all the above areas there is a possibility of conducting analytical, experimental or computational research. The Faculty is well-equipped with advanced laboratories and computer facilities.
Scholarships are available (subject to Technion regulations).
For more information, contact us here
Open positions for MSc, PhD and postdoctoral students
Flow Physics Laboratory at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering:
The flow physics lab is looking for motivated MSc, PhD and Postdoctoral candidates. Our research focuses on theoretical and computational investigations of flow physics, with specific emphasis on instability and transition to turbulence. The common thread guiding our research is using a minimal number of elements to describe physical phenomena. Therefore, canonical settings, where effects of various parameters can be isolated, are often analyzed. Investigations of flow physics provide us with guidelines for controlling the flow and avoiding undesirable phenomena (e.g. stall, noise and vibrations), leading to safer, quieter and more efficient aerial vehicles with lower drag and fuel consumption.
Requirements:
Candidates should have strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics and mathematics. The ideal candidate will have self-learning abilities and an avid interest in understanding physical phenomena. High-level computer skills and experience with HPC platforms are desirable.
Candidates are expected to submit a brief cover letter, along with their CV at: mkarp@technion.ac.il
For more information: Michael Karp | Assistant Professor, at: mkarp@technion.ac.il
Combustion and Diagnostics Group at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering:
Open positions for MSc and PhD students interested in working on renewable fuels.
The major remaining technological challenges for a carbon free and sustainable future are storage and transport of renewable energies. Chemical storage of energy in the form of hydrogen and ammonia is one promising solution for both. In the combustion and diagnostic lab, we look at chemical processes involving these fuels, and how they can be improved. Prospective projects could investigate green ammonia production.
Candidates are expected to submit a brief cover letter, along with their CV at: joseph.lef@technion.ac.il
Open positions for MSc and PhD students interested in working on Combustion Science.
Candidates are expected to submit a brief cover letter, along with their CV at: joseph.lef@technion.ac.il
Open positions for motivated students interested in working on hybrid rocket propellants. Rockets work by combustion which requires a fuel and an oxidizer. Solid and liquid rockets utilize fuel and oxidizer in the same phase (solid and liquid respectively). Hybrid rockets- the focus of our research- use fuels in the solid & oxidizers in the liquid phase. Hybrids are safe, cheap, allow thrust control and have a simpler design. However, without ignition of the propellant, our rocket’s not going
anywhere, and that’s a challenge for hybrids. Hybrid ignition is plagued with problems such as delayed ignition and heavier motor weight to accommodate separate igniter systems. Our research therefore focuses on utilizing an energetic but safe propellant combinations that reacts exothermically and ignites rapidly, thereby potentially overcoming ignition problems in hybrids.
Candidates are expected to submit a brief cover letter, along with their CV at: joseph.lef@technion.ac.il
Turbomachinery and Heat Transfer Laboratory at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering:
The Turbomachinery and Heat Transfer Laboratory has initiated a new research project on Novel Heat Transfer Based Approach to Active Aviation Noise Cancellation, which is funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The laboratory has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow with prior degrees in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. The selected individual will focus the majority of his research efforts in the field of Nano-Scale Heat Transfer Modeling.
ERC Postdoctoral Fellowship – requested profile:
• A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Micro- and Nano-Scale Heat Transfer, Solid State Physics, Advanced Heat Transfer and Multiphysics Modelling, Acoustics. • Proficiency in MATLAB and expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX) is required. • High level of English language proficiency is desirable. • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.
Contact: Assoc. Prof. Beni Cukurel: beni@cukurel.org with Subject Line “ERC Postdoctoral Fellowship Application + Your Full Name” Required Documents: a short cover letter; CV and academic degree certificate(s) and transcript(s).
For more info: http://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/
ERC Postdoctoral Fellowship – Modeling Electron-Phonon Interactions in Joule-Heated Media
Requested Profile: • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Micro- and Nano-Scale Heat Transfer, Solid State Physics, Advanced Heat Transfer and Multiphysics Modelling, Acoustics. • Proficiency in MATLAB and expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX) is required. • High level of English language proficiency is desirable. • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.
Contact: Assoc. Prof. Beni Cukurel: beni@cukurel.org with Subject Line “ERC Postdoctoral Fellowship Application + Your Full Name” Required Documents: a short cover letter; CV and academic degree certificate(s) and transcript(s).
For more info: http://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/
Ph.D. student with prior degrees in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. The selected individual will conduct his research in one or more of our ongoing efforts, geared towards advanced measurement techniques development: • Multispectral Infrared Thermography of Unknown-Emissivity Targets, • Multi-Hotwire High Speed Constant Temperature Anemometry, • Induction Phase Radiometry for Thermal Barrier Coating Properties Assessment.
Requested Profile: • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Advanced Measurement Techniques, Data Processing, Radiation Heat Transfer, Multiphysics Modelling. • Expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX), and proficiency in MATLAB is a strong benefit. • High level of English language proficiency is desirable. • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.
Contact: Assoc. Prof. Beni Cukurel: beni@cukurel.org with Subject Line “Ph.D. Student Application + Your Full Name” Required Documents: a short cover letter; CV and academic degree certificate(s) and transcript(s).
For more info: http://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/
Ph.D. student with prior degrees in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. The selected individual will conduct his research in one or more of our ongoing efforts in the heat transfer field: • Heat Transfer and Acoustics Interactions in Wall Bounded and Separated Flows, • Thermo-Acoustics of Solids, • Advanced Thermal Management Methods for Micro Gas Turbines.
Requested Profile: • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Basic and Applied Heat Transfer, Multiphysics Modelling, Advanced Measurement Techniques. • Expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX), and proficiency in MATLAB is a strong benefit. • High level of English language proficiency is desirable. • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.
Contact: Assoc. Prof. Beni Cukurel: beni@cukurel.org with Subject Line “Ph.D. Student Application + Your Full Name” Required Documents: a short cover letter; CV and academic degree certificate(s) and transcript(s).
For more info: http://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/
Ph.D. student with prior degrees in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. The selected individual will conduct his research in one or more of our ongoing efforts in the turbomachinery field: • Adaptive Cycle Micro-Turbofan Engine Development, • Inverted Brayton Bottoming Cycle for Hot Gas Energy Recovery, • Additively Manufactured Micro Gas Turbines, • Economic Dispatch of a Micro-Gas Turbine CHP Generator, • Cold Flow Mixing Process in Micro-Combustors.
Requested Profile: • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Cycle Analysis, Aero-Thermal Design of Gas Turbines, Turbomachinery Aerodynamics. • Expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX), and proficiency in MATLAB is a strong benefit. • High level of English language proficiency is desirable. • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.
Contact: Assoc. Prof. Beni Cukurel: beni@cukurel.org with Subject Line “Ph.D. Student Application + Your Full Name” Required Documents: a short cover letter; CV and academic degree certificate(s) and transcript(s).
For more info: http://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/
Undergraduate Student Positions include the following expected tasks: Analytical and numerical modelling; Design of experiments; Design, assembly and calibration of new experimental setups; Data acquisition and processing; Simulations.
Requested Profile: * B.Sc. student in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field with at least one year remaining for graduation. * Knowledge of MATLAB and / or LabVIEW is a bonus. * A pre-existing background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in several of the following subjects is essential: Multi-Physics, Turbomachinery, Heat Transfer, Acoustics and Measurement Technique Development. * High level of English language proficiency is required. * Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.
Contact: Assoc. Prof. Beni Cukurel: beni@cukurel.org with Subject Line “Undergraduate Student Application + Your Full Name” Required Documents: a short cover letter; CV and academic degree certificate(s) and transcript(s).
For more info: http://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/
Thermo-Fluids and Interfaces Laboratory at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Our research is multidisciplinary and spans a wide breadth of activities in the areas of thermo-fluids and interfacial transport phenomena. The focus is on understanding the related physics across scales and leveraging this knowledge to the development of advanced energy technologies and green aviation. Specific examples include ultra-efficient propulsion systems and thermal management, alternative water resources, and the exploitation of the physical regimes at small scales to obtain new functionalities.
Open PhD position: project duration is 3.5 years (42 months). Terzis Research Lab invites applications for highly-motivated students to carry out research in the broad field of flow and transport processes in porous media. The projects include experimental, numerical and theoretical investigation of multi-phase and reactive transport in deformable and multi-porosity media.
Contact: Assistant Prof. Alexandros Terzis: aterzis@technion.ac.il.
Website: https://aterzis.com/
