Thermal Engineering

Gang Chen delivers MIT.nano's annual Dresselhaus Lecture, drawing on research that spans electron and phonon transport, thermoelectric energy conversion, microelectronic thermal management, desalination and data-center cooling.

Investigate high-temperature phenomena and the control of metallic microstructures in welding, casting, laser processing and additive manufacturing. This permanent research role joins the Welding and Joining Technology Group in the Research Center for Structural Materials. Work includes new materials and technologies relevant to resilience and carbon neutrality. The expected start is 1 April 2027, negotiable; applications and recommendations are due 21 October 2026.

EPSRC and MHCLG seek a consortium to deliver doctoral training and postgraduate taught programmes in fire engineering. UK higher-education institutions may lead, with at least one consortium organisation holding doctoral degree-awarding powers. The call has up to GBP 5.9 million available and covers eligible direct costs at 100%; estates and indirect costs are excluded. A mandatory expression of interest is due on 1 October 2026 at 16:00 UK time, before the full application deadline of 3 November 2026 at 16:00. The source links an active expression-of-interest form and the funding application service.