In this project, ferrous materials exhibiting mechanically-driven martensitic transformation, such as iron-based shape memory alloys and steels containing a metastable phase, will be tested at various strain rates, ranging from dynamic levels (via Hopkinson bar) to hypervelocity impacts (via Taylor impacts). Size- and time-dependent crystal plasticity finite element simulations will be performed using open-source code to reveal functional mechanisms. The material behavior will be modeled by developing user-defined subroutines. Furthermore, a numerical multiscale simulation framework based on FE-square and crystal plasticity will be established within an open-source finite element framework. Also, AI-based measurements and simulations will be developed.

3 students

Nothing else.

Please submit the required documents through IAAS. The application deadline is 

・5 pm(JST),January 27 (Wed.), 2027, for admission in June 2027

・5 pm(JST),March 19 (Fri.), 2027, for admission in October 2027

For more details of the required application documents in the program, please refer to the application guideline. You need to clearly indicate in your application materials, such as your resume, how you meet the additional requirements from the lab. 

To register for IAAS, please visit the following website: 

IAAS (International Admissions Assistant System)

Please note that applications are exclusively open to students from our partner universities. Partner universities will announce the application details to their students when the application period begins.

The selection process begins with a review of applicants' submitted documents. Candidates who pass this initial document screening will be invited for an interview.

Final acceptance will be based on the interview results, with successful applicants demonstrating the ability to effectively carry out the research activities required from each laboratory. 

Document screening will take place in 

・January, and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted in January-March for June intame.

・March, and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted in April-June for June intame.