Fully Funded PhD Position in Design and testing of microflyers for environmental monitoring
Summary of PhD Program:
By contrast, some natural flyers, such as the dandelion fruit, travel unpowered for days and hundreds of kilometres. Recent Edinburgh research revealed the aerodynamics underlying the extraordinary flight ability of the dandelion, including the energy scavenging mechanisms that allow it to regain altitude at every wind gust. The present project aims to exploit these aerodynamic findings to enable a step change in the endurance and range of flying sensors. The candidate will design and test an ultra-light (c.a. 1 mg) insect-scale bioresorbable flyer with sensing and communication capabilities in a bespoke wind tunnel.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
