A fully funded PhD position for a project on efficient methods for nonlinear model predictive control is available at NTNU:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/203078/phd-position-in-nonlinear-model-predictive-control
The PhD position is connected to the research project “High Precision Extrusion Temperature Control through Digital Technology”, in short ExtruTeC, with partners Hydro Extruded Solutions, Cybernetica, SINTEF and NTNU.
The objective of the project is to develop new technology for improved temperature control for extrusion of high precision aluminum profiles. The aluminum extrusion press is a high-temperature, high-pressure, fast-paced process where accurate temperature control will enable production of stronger and thinner extruded profiles. The project’s goals provide a direct benefit to customers by reducing material weight in end-use applications (e.g. car industry) and improving product quality capability.
The role of the PhD candidate will be to study efficient methods for numerical, dynamic real-time optimization of the extrusion process. The results will be used in products for supervisory batch cycle optimization. The candidate will work within a highly competent, multi-disciplinary team, including cooperation and possible visits to a production facility in Denmark.
The task is academically challenging, and, at the same time, industrially highly relevant.
