The Centre for Advanced Materials Joining offers three new positions to pursue funded research towards graduate degrees. One Master of Applied Science (MASc) position, 2 years; two PhD positions, 3-4 years. 
1 PhD in Ultrasonic Micro-Joining 
- Research to improve microelectronics assembly/packaging with focus on microjoining/ultrasonic wire bonding 
- Characterization of novel materials used for ultrasonic wire bonding 
- Analysis of bonding process mechanisms and failure modes 
- Accelerated reliability testing of wire bonds 
- Requirements: University degree in one of the following engineering or science disciplines: materials, microsystems, mechanical, mechatronics, chemistry, physics 
Contact 
Prof. Michael Mayer 
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo 
Email: mmayermecheng1.uwaterloo.ca 
1 MASc and 1 PhD in Automotive Joining 
- Investigate and optimise different welding processes to join materials used in automotive applications. 
- Examine the mechanical performance of welded joints. 
-Conduct metallurgical examinations of welded joints and characterise the microstructure of the different weld zones. 
- Requirements: University degree in materials, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering with research experience. 
Contact 
Prof. Norman Zhou 
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo 
Email: nzhoumecheng1.uwaterloo.ca 
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