Doctoral student in Neuronics

Projektbeskrivning

Postgraduate education topic: Technology and health

AI-powered finite element modeling of the human body and injury biomechanics for improved road safety

This project develops an AI-powered platform to personalize finite elements models of the human body (Human Body Models, HBM) and automatically position them in realistic site stands. The project addresses a central challenge in the transition to HBM-based vehicle safety assessment in consumer tests and future regulations, where efficient and accurate methods are needed to personalize and position HBMS for industrial application. The project also enables systematic reconstruction of real accidents based on image and video data. On the technical page, the project develops evidence-based quality criteria for harmonization and robust use of various HBM families, along with data-driven, PCA-based methods. Applicants should be a relevant background in mechanics / calculation mechanics / biomechanics, combined with good programming skills or experience in AI / machine learning. The project is financed by Vinnovainom framework for FFI (vehicle strategic research and innovation) and is carried out in collaboration with Autoliv.

Tutorial:Xiaogai Li, Svein Kleiven and Shiyang Meng are proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are taken on admission

Eligibility for admission

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Cape 7 39 § The Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant is required to have basic eligibility:

• disposed a degree at advanced level, or
• Fulfilled course claims on at least 240 High school credits, at least 60 High school credits at advanced level, or
• In any other way within or outside the country, equivalent knowledge is mainly acquired.

The Royal Institute of Technology is looking for a highly motivated newly graduated at Master's level in technology, with the willingness to travel to research and industrial partners.

Ideally, the person should have a master in mechanical engineering, technical mechanics, medical technology, technical physics or equivalent, with a solid background in mechanics, calculation mechanics and / or biomechanics. Strong knowledge of the continuum mechanics and finite element method (five), good programming skills (eg Python, Matlab) and experience of AI / machine learning (eg depth learning, Grafneural network) are strongly merit.

In addition to the above there is also a mandatory requirement in English corresponding to English B / 6.

Selection

To succeed with your doctoral studies on KTH, you need to be targeted and persistent in your work. In selecting the applicants, the ability is assessed to:

• independently pursue his work ahead,
• able to cooperate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• Analyze and work with complex issues.

You should have the ability to work independently, communicate in English and to work in groups with other researchers. After the eligibility requirements, great emphasis will be added to personal qualities.

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information about admission and employment

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As a doctoral student, you get part of KTH's employment benefits and has a monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral salary agreement. Read more about research studies at KTH | KTH | Sweden.

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The application must have the following content

• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of original should be renamed
• CV with relevant professional experiences and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief account of why you want to pursue research studies, about your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Max 2 pages)
• Preferably not attach large reports or publications with your application.

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