Coloplast Master Thesis Program 2027: Modelling & Optimization of High-Pressure Polymer

About the Master Thesis Program - Make a difference with Coloplast. Your thesis, real-world impact.

Are you in the final stage of your master's degree and preparing to write your thesis? Through Coloplast’s Master Thesis Program, you have the opportunity to combine academic research with hands-on experience in a global healthcare company with a meaningful purpose.

The Master Thesis Program connects talented students with real business challenges across Coloplast. As a participant, you will work closely with experienced professionals, gain access to relevant insights and stakeholders, and contribute perspectives that can help shape future business decisions.
All available Master Thesis Program 2027 projects can be found here: Denmark - Coloplast A/S Jobs

Hosting Team & Department
Coloplast R&D/Center of Excellence / engineering analysis. The student will be enrolled in the ongoing activities and discussions within the Simulation Team, focusing on virtual prototyping and modelling.

Project Description
This master’s project investigates the long-term behaviour of polymer components subjected to highly localized contact pressures.

 
The main objective is to develop finite element models that describe creep, stress relaxation, and deformation in critical contact zones using suitable viscoelastic or viscoplastic material models. Material characterization and contact experiments will provide data for model calibration and validation, including the effects of pressure, loading time, and pressure-dependent friction. Detailed simulations will be used to quantify changes in local stresses, strains, contact areas, and contact forces over time and to assess their influence on product performance during prolonged loading and shelf life.

Alternative contact geometries will be designed and evaluated through simulation-driven optimization, with the aim of maintaining well-defined load paths while limiting creep and permanent deformation at high-pressure contact points. Relevant design parameters may include contact radius, curvature, contact area, and local component thickness. 

The project aims to give practical guidelines for designing stable polymer contact interfaces.

Relevant Study Backgrounds 
Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Competencies or Interests
Recommended prerequisites are:

• Hands-on experience with the Finite Element Methods (e.g. course 41525/41815 at DTU)
• Strength of material II (41502 at DTU, or similar)
• Programming experience with Matlab, fortran, or Python

Sponsor(s)
Kim Lau Nielsen, Senior Principal Simulation Engineer, Engineering analysis (dkkiln@coloplast.com)
Jens Sparre Kobbernagel, Head of Engineering analysis (dkjsko@coloplast.com)

What to Expect from Us
As a participant in the Master Thesis Program, you can expect:
•    A dedicated Coloplast sponsor who will support and guide you throughout your project
•    Access to relevant business stakeholders, data and insights needed for your research, where possible and appropriate
•    Ongoing feedback from Coloplast professionals through structured feedback sessions
•    Learning activities designed to support your thesis journey and professional development
•    Networking opportunities with fellow MTP participants and Coloplast employees
•    Office facilities at our global headquarters in Humlebæk, Denmark
•    A laptop and access to relevant systems and resources during the project period
•    Exposure to real business challenges and the opportunity to create meaningful impact

Your Application Should Include 
•    Your CV
•    A short cover letter that tells us:
•    Which project(s) you are interested in – and why (maximum 2 projects per student/group)
•    Why you would be a great fit for Coloplast
•    If you are applying with another student as a group, their full name
•    All group members must apply individually and clearly flag the group in the cover letter
•    Academic transcripts

Recruitment Process & Next Steps
The application deadline is asap if you plan to start writing in September. You are also welcome to apply if start writing in February.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming the next generation of Master Thesis Program participants to Coloplast.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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