Dynamical behavior of polydisperse granular materials during the mixing process

This PhD project focuses on the investigation of the complex dynamics inherent in polydisperse granular systems during mixing processes. The focus is on uncovering the mechanisms governing both the unifying homogenization tendencies and the segregation inclinations of particles within these systems and predicting their collective impact on system behavior. The research will consist mainly of discrete element method numerical simulations, which are instrumental in clarifying the dynamics of granular materials under varying mixing conditions. Experimental measurements will be used to validate the simulations, thereby bridging theoretical models with real-world behavior. The results of this research are expected to have significant applications in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Required education and skills

• Master’s degree in chemical engineering, mathematical modeling, and computer science;
• high motivation, willingness to learn new things;
• team spirit.