The purpose of this position is to develop new scientific knowledge, technologies and engineering solutions to problems in material flammability, fire dynamics and Lithium-ion battery safety research, which can be used for the prevention or control of industrial property loss.
The principal responsibilities are to carry out research projects in the areas of flammability, fire spread, and heat transfer in fires from solid combustible as well as Lithium-ion batteries. Key areas of research include understanding of fire behavior at the medium and large scales via bench-scale experiments and theoretical models on material flammability and flame heat transfer. Projects can also involve advanced flame diagnostic of buoyant turbulent sooty flames and wall fires. The experimental and theoretical studies will be closely integrated with Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) model development and validation within the work group.
The position is responsible for all aspects of project management including project proposals, execution, and reporting.