Associate Professor Nicolas Francois

Position	Other
Department	Materials Physics
Research group	X-ray tomography and applications group
Email
Office	Cockcroft 4 61
Publication list	Francois publication list (24KB PDF)

In-situ study by dynamics X-ray microtomography of the fluid transport and hydromechanical coupling in fractured rocks

The experimental mechanics lab at the Australian National University (Australia) and the “Pore-scale Processes in Geomaterials” research group at Ghent University (Belgium) are seeking a candidate for a joint PhD position to study the mechanics and fluid transport in fractured geomaterials. The role is set to commence in 2025 for a period of 3 years with the potential for a one-year extension. The position is funded by an industrial fellowship of the Australian Research Council (ARC).

Wood-based mechanical metamaterials

The field of mechanical metamaterials is a fast-developing research domain, here the project aims at studying and developping wood-based and wood-inspired metamaterials.

Associate Professor Nicolas Francois, Dr Mohammad Saadatfar, Professor Mark Knackstedt

Investigating the morphology, composition, and mechanics of native grains

The domestication of several native grain-bearing species is currently being assessed by different research groups across Australia. However, the mechanical behaviour and related suitability to industrial processing methods have not previously been investigated. This project aims to develop baseline mechanical data for indigenous grains that are undergoing assessment for potential agricultural development.

Dr Aleese Barron, Associate Professor Nicolas Francois