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DOAN Xa Thai

20 rue de Cuques
13621 Aix en Provence Cedex 01
0783536588
minhthai.utt@gmail.com

Aix-en-Provence, 28th Mai 2019

Objet : Application for the PhD «Fluidization and erosion of layered hydraulic
earthworks»
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the PhD program at Irstea with a hope of being a doctoral student in
the “fluidization and erosion of layered hydraulic earthworks” since the research portfolio of
this department perfectly matches my academic background.
During undergraduate time, I have developed a particular interest in soil mechanic subject.
Indeed, I was the leader of the research team on the cohesion of the embankment. After my
graduation I got myself enrolled to Master program in mechanic and structure of material in
France, where I have enhanced my enthusiasm and started to apply innovative experimental
approaches to the study of soil mechanic at Irstea. Therefore I am now wishing to continue
my academic career with a PhD in soil mechanic, and I cannot imagine a better place to study
this than the Irstea, Ruhr-Universität Bochum and BAM.
I strongly believe that this research has the potential to contribute to the scientific
understanding of the erosion of civil earthworks like levees, dam by combining the
experimental characterization of artificial cohesive materials with the numerical analysis of
typical fluidization-erosion.
With a strong motivation and academic background, I am confident that I can complete the
research project. As you may note in my CV I already have experience in the erosion because
I have 6 months working at Irstea. Moreover, I have done experiments on the cohesion and
the erosion of sand and glass beads there. In addition, I am an intelligent, dependable,
dedicated person, who is ready to achieve his goals. That's the reason, I believe that these
skills and experience will allow me to complete this PhD project effectively.
I would like to thank you for consideration of my application. Looking forward to your reply,
I am at your disposal to explain my motivations and backgrounds more fully.

DOAN Xa Thai

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