Information about this opportunity
Name of the internship
Faculty of Informatics, Engineering and Technologies, Centre of Engineering Studies - 2026/2027Department/Lab/Unit
Faculty of Informatics, Engineering and Technologies, Centre of Engineering StudiesUniversity of the inviting researcher
KAUNO KOLEGIJA
Internship School Year
2026/2027Research lines/projects
Ultrasonic Diagnostics for Hydrogen Degradation and Creep Damage in Safety-Critical Engineering Systems: Focus on ultrasonic characterization of hydrogen-material interactions, including modelling, FEA simulation, and experimental validation for hydrogen storage and transport systems.
Who is offering this opportunity?
Name of inviting researcher
Laimonas KairiukstisInviting researcher email
laimonas.kairiukstis@go.kauko.ltAcademic Position of the inviting researcher
associate proffesorExcellence Hub
Smart and Sustainable Environments Logistics and Applied Data Science to StatisticsWeb page/ORCID
Who is this opportunity for?
Ideal profile and expertise expected from the invited researcher
PhD in Mechanics; expert in FEA and numerical modelling of hydrogen-material interactions. Advanced NDT, AI/ML diagnostics, creep damage assessment. Hands-on hydrogen industry experience with established contacts among major industrial hydrogen producers.
Description and additional information
Strenghts of the offer/Expected benefits
For Kauno Kolegija HEI: Access to world-class FEA/hydrogen expertise; enhanced research-industry bridging. For Invited Researcher: Access to 60+ years of ultrasonic NDT expertise; phased-array systems, ultrasonic microscopes, X-ray microtomography, laser vibrometry; PhD co-supervision; joint publications. Joint Benefits: Co-development of Al-assisted ultrasonic diagnostics for hydrogen infrastructure; joint Horizon Europe/industrial proposals; technology transfer; high-impact publications.
Dates and duration
Minimum length of stay (weeks)
NoMaximum length of stay (weeks)
NoPreferred duration
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