Advanced Hyperelastic Material Modeling Thesis Project

About the role

Make a difference with Coloplast through a master‑thesis project that combines academic research with hands‑on experience in a global healthcare company. You will work on advanced hyperelastic material modeling for polymer‑based medical products, contributing to real‑world product development.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and validate existing Altair Radioss material models to establish a benchmark.
• Develop and calibrate generalized hyperelastic constitutive formulations against experimental data.
• Perform parameter identification and validation through finite‑element analysis.

Required profile

• Mechanical Engineering or related master‑level background.
• Hands‑on experience with Finite Element Methods and strength‑of‑materials coursework.
• Programming experience in Matlab, Fortran or Python.

Required skills

• Finite Element Methods
• Matlab
• Fortran
• Python
• Altair Radioss

What we offer

• A dedicated Coloplast sponsor and regular feedback sessions.
• Access to business stakeholders, data and relevant systems.
• Office facilities at the global headquarters in Humlebæk.
• A laptop and necessary software for the project duration.
• Networking opportunities with Coloplast professionals and fellow participants.