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Reference: UBI/ICEWINDSOLUTION/01-2025
Scientific Area: Electromechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanical Engineering, and Aeronautical Engineering
Application Period: 17th February 2025 – 28th February 2025
Objective: Development and characterization of plasma actuators based on electroactive polymers for ice mitigation and flow control in wind turbines.
Funding: FCT Exploratory Project “IceWindSolution” (2023.15318.PEX)
Supervisor: Dr. Frederico Miguel Freire Rodrigues (fmfr@ubi.pt)
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ICEWINDSOLUTION Research Grant
Location: C-MAST, Universidade da Beira Interior
Eligibility: Master’s degree holders enrolled in a PhD or a non-degree course
Tasks:
- Literature review on electroactive polymers and DBD plasma actuators
- Development, fabrication, and characterization of plasma actuators
- Analysis and discussion of results
- Report writing and documentation
- Preparation of scientific publications and presentations
Duration: 16 months (Starting April 2025, ending by July 2026)
Monthly Stipend: 1,259.64€ (subject to FCT regulations)
Selection Criteria:
- Academic performance (30%)
- Knowledge and experience in electroactive polymers and plasma actuators (40%)
- Curriculum Vitae evaluation (30%)
- Interview for top 3 candidates (40% of final ranking)
Jury:
- President: Prof. Dr. Frederico Miguel Freire Rodrigues
- Members: Prof. Dr. Luis Carlos Carvalho Pires, Prof. Dr. Mohammadmahdi Abdollahzadehsangroudi
- Alternate: Prof. Dr. José Carlos Páscoa Marques
Required Documents:
- Motivation letter
- Detailed CV
- Academic certificates
- Proof of degree recognition (if obtained abroad)
- Declaration of eligibility as per RBIUBI Article 6
Application Submission: Email Prof. Dr. Frederico Miguel Freire Rodrigues (fmfr@ubi.pt) before the deadline.
Results Announcement: Posted at UBI Faculty of Engineering and emailed to candidates.
Appeal Process: Candidates can contest results within 10 working days.