Grassl Group
Concrete Mechanics for Performance Based Design
Opportunities
We welcome motivated students interested in the mechanics of concrete and other geomaterials (rock, stiff soils) to join our research group.
Tip: The School’s main funding round typically closes at the end of January. You’ll usually need to have submitted a PhD application before then to be considered for funding.
How to apply
Please email first to discuss fit and potential topics, then submit a formal application through the University.
Steps
- Email peter.grassl@glasgow.ac.uk with a short introduction.
- Attach the materials listed under What to include (below).
- After feedback, submit the formal application: Online application →
What to include
- 1–2 page CV (with grades and ranking if available)
- Brief statement of research interests (≈300–500 words)
- Any publications, preprints, or code repositories (optional)
- Names/emails of two referees (optional at first contact)
Funding
If you do not already have funding, please see the School’s current calls: Funding opportunities →
Admission to the PhD programme is separate from funding. In many cases applicants are considered for funding after they have been accepted to the programme—so it’s best to contact me early and apply for admission in good time.
Topics & methods
- Meso/micro scale modelling of heterogeneous cementitious materials
- Damage–plasticity constitutive modelling (e.g., CDPM2 family)
- Fracture–transport coupling; corrosion-induced cracking
- Structural modelling under accidental loading
- Computational tools: OOFEM (and our GitHub fork)
Contact
Email: peter.grassl@glasgow.ac.uk