Master's thesis: Process Optimisation and Defect Detection in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Join RISE to investigate how processing conditions affect defect formation in metallic components produced by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB). The project combines metal additive manufacturing, in-situ process monitoring, non-destructive testing (NDT), and materials characterisation.

What you will do

• Design and manufacture test specimens using PBF-LB.

• Analyse thermal and optical data from advanced monitoring systems

• Investigate defect formation and crack development.

• Apply NDT and microscopy techniques to validate defects.

• Correlate process data with material performance and defect occurrence.

Who are we looking for?

Master's students in:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Materials Science

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Applied Physics

• Or a related field

Knowledge of additive manufacturing, Python programming, materials characterisation, and NDT is an advantage.

What you'll gain
The project will be carried out in collaboration with our industrial partner, SKF AB, and aims to provide:

• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technologies.

• Access to advanced research facilities at RISE and industrial partner.

• Opportunity to work on an industrially relevant research challenge with leading experts.

Terms & Conditions
Duration: 20 weeks
Compensation: 1,333 SEK per credit after project completion and approval
Start: January 2027
Location: Mölndal, Sweden
Positions: Up to two Master's students

Welcome with your application!
Application to be sent through Teamtailor and should contain CV and motivation letter. Application deadline November 30.

Contact person for questions : Saeed Khademzadeh ([email protected]).

RISE supervisor: Dr. Saeed Khademzadeh
Industrial supervisor: Dr Seyed Behnam Hosseini