Are you passionate about cutting-edge simulation technologies and their real-world impact? At Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre for Industrial Mathematics (FCC), you will join a dynamic and agile team specializing in computational engineering, AI, geometry and motion planning, mathematical modeling, algorithmic design, and numerical simulations. We work closely with leading global companies and research partners to develop advanced methods and software for applications in manufacturing, mining, energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, paper & packaging, and other technology-intensive industries.
Possible projects
Computational Engineering and Design
- Optimization of spray brush generation
- From Fiber Networks to Continuum Models: Multiscale Simulation of Paperboard
- Modelling Tree Root Systems for Stability Analysis
- Evaluation of Non-linear Beam Models for Fracture Simulation in Micro-mechanical Fiber Networks
- Simulation of urban heat incorporating trees
- Accelerated Prediction of Forest Wind Flow Using Machine Learning and CFD
- Network-Based Modelling of Wildfire Propagation in Forest Landscapes
Systems and Data Analysis
- Probabilistic Machine Learning for Robotic Paint Simulations (Application closed)
- ECG-Derived Respiration and Cardiorespiratory Synchronization
SAFER HBM Labs
- Development of realistic joint for SAFER Human Body Model
- Development of SAFER Human Body Model pedestrian morphing method
- Develop Robust Material Models for Internal Organs in SAFER HBM
- Development of Risk Curve for mild Traumatic Brain Injury Risk Prediction
- Development of Risk Curve for Skull Fracture Risk Prediction
Interested in one of the projects? Read the detailed project descriptions in the link.
Student profile
Master student at Chalmers or Gothenburg University. When writing the master thesis in spring 2027, there is the possibility to start with a part-time student position during autumn 2026.
The theses are performed onsite at our office in Chalmers Science Park – Johanneberg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Interested?
Apply now and indicate which project(s) you are interested in! https://www.fcc.chalmers.se/about/join/apply/