Unravelling liquid metal corrosion: a journey through physics-informed AI and advanced imaging
In the realm of advanced energy systems liquid metals offer tantalizing possibilities. Yet, these powerful materials harbor a dark side: corrosion that can silently undermine the integrity of critical components. Enter our groundbreaking PhD project, where we're forging a new path in understanding and combating liquid metal corrosion using the latest in artificial intelligence and imaging technology.
Imagine a world where we can predict and visualize corrosion before it becomes a catastrophic failure. That's the future we're building. By fusing physics-informed deep learning with state-of-the-art image analysis, we're creating a revolutionary framework that will transform how we approach corrosion in liquid metal systems.
Our project stands at the exciting intersection of materials science, artificial intelligence, and computer vision. We're not just developing another simulation tool; we're crafting an intelligent system that learns from both fundamental physics and real-world corrosion patterns. This dual approach allows us to capture the complex, multiscale nature of corrosion like never before.
Key innovations include:
- Multiphysics-informed neural networks that simultaneously model chemistry, mass transport, oxidation and materials microstructure transformation
- Advanced deep learning techniques that can classify, segment, and recognize corrosion from multi-modal imaging data (LOM, SEM, EDX)
- A novel hybrid framework that combines the power of physics-based modeling with the flexibility of data-driven approaches
- Cutting-edge explainable AI methods that provide insights into corrosion mechanisms, not just predictions
For aspiring researchers, this project offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of scientific machine learning. You'll dive into challenging problems in physics-informed AI, computer vision, and materials science, with real-world applications in nuclear energy and concentrated solar power.
Join us in this exciting quest to unlock the secrets of liquid metal corrosion. Your work could lead to safer, more efficient energy systems and push the boundaries of what's possible in materials engineering. Are you ready to make your mark on the future of corrosion science?