New energy harvesting concepts are currently being developed to convert waste heat into electrical energy. Promising candidates are freely movable film devices of shape memory alloys (SMAs). When brought in contact to a heat source, they generate work due to the shape memory effect, which can be converted into electrical energy. Thus, small temperature differences in the environment can be used to power, e.g., wireless sensor networks for the “Internet of Things“. A sketch of such an energy harvesting device in its two equilibrium positions is shown in the Figure.
This interdisciplinary work focuses on energy generation on a miniature scale covering different fields of materials science, mechanical and electronic engineering. The focus of the work can be adjusted to the interests and competences of the applicant in a direct interview.
Tasks:
IMT has extensive state-of-the-art equipment (600 m² clean room, rapid prototyping processes such as 3D printing and laser cutting, assembly and joining technology laboratories, various metrological laboratories). Intensive support ensures that the work can be carried out within the desired time frame.
Starting date
on on appointment
Personal qualification
Contract duration
3 / 6 months
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Xi Chen, phone +49 721 608-22607, email: xi.chen@kit.edu.
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number IMT 32-2022.
Ausschreibungsnummer: IMT 32-2022
Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.
Contact
Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms Carrasco Sanchez
Phone: +49 721 608-42016,
Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe
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