PhD in Advanced Surface Metrology for Next-Generation Turbomachinery

This fully funded PhD position at the University of Padova focuses on advancing surface metrology for next-generation turbomachinery, a key challenge in precision manufacturing. The successful candidate will join the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network TURBO-IMPACT, working under Prof. Simone Carmignato at the Department of Management and Engineering. The research aims to enhance measurement accuracy for complex geometries using non-contact 3D technologies, combining optical and X-ray computed tomography (XCT) data. The PhD holder will contribute to developing robust, digitalized, and zero-defect manufacturing solutions while collaborating with European academic and industrial partners. Access to state-of-the-art facilities for optical metrology, advanced manufacturing, and data analysis will be provided.

• Develop advanced strategies for functional surface characterisation using non-contact 3D measurement technologies, including optical and X-ray computed tomography (XCT).
• Improve measurement accuracy for complex geometries in turbomachinery components, addressing difficult-to-access regions and multi-material architectures.
• Link measured surface characteristics to manufacturing processes and functional requirements, supporting optimisation and qualification of additive manufacturing and precision post-processing chains.
• Collaborate closely with other doctoral candidates and leading academic and industrial partners, including research secondments at EPFL (Switzerland), KU Leuven (Belgium), and SENSOFAR (Spain).
• Contribute to the project vision of robust, digitalised, and zero-defect manufacturing within the TURBO-IMPACT network.
• Utilise state-of-the-art facilities for optical and surface metrology, X-ray computed tomography, advanced manufacturing, and data analysis.