Barbara Rossi
Professor, Associate Professor of Engineering Science, Tutorial Fellow of New College · eng.ox.ac.uk · University of Oxford
Quick answer: Barbara Rossi is Professor, Associate Professor of Engineering Science, Tutorial Fellow of New College at University of Oxford. Barbara Rossi shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ All prospective students are welcome to contact me by email before sending in their application. I am happy to have an informal chat with you to discuss your research proposal or to tell you more about what we do at the Sustainable Structures Group.
Information on the latest deadline for applications to DPhil in Engineering Science can be found on this page.
Research interests
Strategic Research Themes in the Sustainable Structures Group
- Resilient and sustainable use of advanced metal alloys in critical infrastructure
- Lifecycle-driven structural design and whole-life carbon assessment
- Hybridity and additive manufacturing for next-generation structural capabilities
- Ai-augmented design and equation discovery for performance prediction in complex structural systems
- Structures in extreme and corrosive environments
- Structural optimization under performance and sustainability constraints
- Standardisation, code evolution, and industry impact particularly for the performance of galvanised and stainless steel components under fatigue, buckling, and corrosive effects.
- Policy-informed engineering for climate-positive infrastructure aligning research with national and international sustainability agendas (e.g., pas 2080, net zero by 2050),
- Transformative leadership and knowledge transfer in construction championing inclusive, equitable, and mission-driven innovations.
Selected publications (since 2023)
Direct-Strength Method for Plates with Perforations
Quantifying trace metal contamination from marine cathodic protection using Saccharina latissima in laboratory and mesocosm exposure experiments
Differential sensitivity of Saccharina latissima (Phaeophyceae) to emissions from corrosion protection systems informs biomonitoring strategies
Experimental and Comparative Study of the Corrosion Behavior of Lean Duplex Stainless Steel in Seawater
Dependency of Fatigue Resistance on Roughness in WAAM Printed Carbon Steel Components
Frequently asked questions
Is Barbara Rossi hiring PhD students at University of Oxford?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Barbara Rossi's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: All prospective students are welcome to contact me by email before sending in their application. I am happy to have an informal chat with you to discuss your research proposal or to tell you more abou.
What does Barbara Rossi research?
Strategic Research Themes in the Sustainable Structures Group
- Resilient and sustainable use of advanced metal alloys in critical infrastructure
- Lifecycle-driven structural design and whole-life carbon assessment
- Hybridity and additive manufacturing for next-generation structural capabilities
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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