Evolution and development of shark skin teeth inspired surface design for global CO2 reduction

Dr Gareth Fraser, APS, University of Sheffield;
Co-supervisors: Dr Mark Johnson, Department: School of Engineering, Centre for Engineering Dynamics, University of Liverpool;
Dr Zerina Johanson, Natural History Museum, London, Department of Earth Sciences

A Ph.D studentship is available for an interdisciplinary project focused on evolutionary developmental biology of shark skin teeth and engineering shark-inspired surface geometries for reduced drag leading to lower CO2 emissions across several industries. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to work at the interface of evo-devo and engineering. This project aims to explore novel methods to understand the evolution and development of shark tooth patterning and how these data can be modelled in silico for more energy efficient surface design that can be 3D-printed for functional models of drag reduction. This project would suit a candidate interested in skin tooth development in sharks and the diversity of these structures in pattern and morphology across species to understand the most efficient patterns and geometries in nature, and then how nature can help us develop solutions to environmental issues in the engineering industry.

More information about this Ph.D opportunity can be found here: https://acce.shef.ac.uk/shark-skin-inspired-surface-design-for-co2-reduction/

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