Research project title
PROJECT 1: DEVELOPMENT OF "DIGITAL MACHINING" FOR COMPLEX AND EXTREMELY FLEXIBLE AEROSPACE COMPONENTS (Project code: DPT)
Education level
Master or doctorate
Director/co-director
Director: Oguzhan Tuysuz
End of display
December 31, 2025
Areas of expertise
Modelling, simulation and finite element methods
Primary sphere of excellence in research
Industry of the Future and Digital Society
Secondary sphere(s) of excellence in research
Modeling and Artificial Intelligence
Unit(s) and department(s)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Conditions
ELIGIBILITY:
The position is open to any interested doctoral candidates (exceptional candidates for a master’s study might also be considered).
QUALIFICATIONS:
A highly motivated doctoral candidate with the following qualifications is sought:
- Undergraduate and/or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, engineering mechanics, applied mechanics,
- Programming skills in Matlab and/or Python,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French,
- Excellent academic grade point average (GPA) > 3.5/4.0,
- Ability to work well with a diverse team and be driven and highly self-motivated in achieving goals.
- Prior experience in one or many of the following fields is a plus: mechanical vibrations, advanced dynamics, structural dynamics, stability of vibrations, machining science, finite elements (FE), solid mechanics, materials science, experimental set-up design and data processing.
APPLICATION:
Prospective candidates should send their full application package either in English or French to Assistant Professor Oguzhan Tuysuz at oguzhan.tuysuz@polymtl.ca. The application package should include:
- A cover letter (1 page maximum) explaining your motivation, research interests, your academic and professional background and how they make you a good candidate for the position,
- Up-to-date CV,
- Copies of all relevant unofficial transcripts,
- Contact details of three (3) references,
- PDFs of your most significant publications (if applies),
- Please use 2025_DPT_PhD_LastName_FirstName in the title line of your application email for doctoral position.
DURATION OF STUDIES:
Four (4) years for doctoral studies.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The candidate search will continue until the positions are filled.
STARTING DATE:
September 2025, or January 2026, or as soon as possible.
FUNDING:
Funding is available at levels recommended by Polytechnique Montréal for qualified candidates.
*Only the selected candidates will be contacted.
Detailed description
PROJECT DETAILS:
We are looking for a highly motivated doctoral candidate for a project that is in collaboration with a reputable aerospace manufacturing company located in Québec, Canada. Thin-walled parts are commonly used in aerospace, automotive, and energy industries. Despite advantages, manufacturing of these flexible components suffers from low productivity with conservative techniques. Hence, it is highly critical to develop the digital process twin of advanced machining processes to boost the productivity and component quality.
The project will be led by Assistant Professor Oguzhan Tuysuz in The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, and the candidate will develop theoretical and practical skills in:
- physics and data-driven (machine learning) model development, programming, optimization and experimental validation techniques for advanced machining processes,
- minimization of corrective post-machining operations,
- development of scientifically advanced theory for adaptive manufacturing process parameters through digitalization,
- effective communication skills via presentations and technical publications.
Financing possibility
Funding is available at the level recommended by Polytechnique Montréal.
Oguzhan Tuysuz
Assistant Professor
