1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 From: fabiodioguardi@xxxxxxxxx We would like to advertise the following PhD position for the PhD school â??Earth Processes and Management of Resourced and Risks for a Resilient Society and Territoryâ??. The public selection will begin towards the end of June, with an expected starting date of the scholarship in October 2024. The scholarship lasts three years. *Rheological properties of fluidized and non-fluidized pyroclastic flow mixtures* The knowledge of the powder rheology is a fundamental resource that can be applied to a wide range of sectors, both in the fundamental research and industrial sector. In nature, this has important implications on the fluid dynamics of gravity-driven currents like, e.g., pyroclastic density currents, debris avalanches, debris flows, etc.. The possible concurrent fluidization is often invoked to explain the exceptional mobility of these flows. In this research, we will use cutting edge rheometry, coupled with analytical techniques to analyse the particle size and shape distributions and large-scale experiments, to investigate the rheology of fluidized and non-fluidized granular material of natural origin. The candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment and is expected to spend at least six months in the LAIMA (Laboratorio de Análisis de Imágenes y Modelado Analógico) laboratory at the University of San Luis Potosì (Mexico), where two state-of-the-art flumes at different scales are available. For further information, please contact Dr. Fabio Dioguardi ( fabio.dioguardi@xxxxxxxx). 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 ------------------------------
