Thesis work 30 hp - Optimizing thermal curing processes of adhesives

Thesis worker 30 hp – Optimizing thermal curing processes of adhesives

Introduction:
Thesis work is an excellent way to get closer to Scania and build relationships for the future. Many of today's employees began their Scania career with their degree project.

Background:
Automotive cabins are reinforced with thermally cured adhesives. Optimizing the curing process could potentially lower carbon emissions by shortening cycle-times in and/or lowering the temperature of the curing oven. 

Objective: 
Scania are assessing and further developing current laboratory methods for modelling the curing process as well as investigating the effects of incomplete curing on material properties of adhesives.

Job description: 
•    Literature study on curing mechanisms and mechanical properties of adhesives
•    Planning and performing material testing
•    Method development of DSC and DMA measurements
•    Characterization of material properties
•    Evaluation of curing models

Education/program/focus:
Indicate education, program or focus: Polymer chemistry, materials technology

Number of students: 1
Start date for the thesis work: Beginning of 2026 
Estimated time required: 20 weeks

Contact persons and supervisors:
Martin Höglund, Supervisor, martin.x.hoglund@scania.com

Application:
Your application must include a CV, personal letter and transcript of grades

A background check might be conducted for this position. We are conducting interviews continuously and may close the recruitment earlier than the date specified.