The Computational Mechanics group at The University of Iowa, led by Professor S. Rahman, is looking for a new Ph.D. student, who is capable of and interested in performing high-quality research on uncertainty quantification for dynamical or time-varying systems. The research, supported by the Department of Energy, requires building a solid mathematical foundation, devising efficient numerical algorithms, and developing practical computational tools, all associated with the stochastic analysis of complex materials and structures. A substantial background in solid mechanics with coding experience in finite-element or similar methods is a must; exposures to uncertainty quantification and probabilistic methods are highly desirable.
If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree at Iowa, please contact and send a resume to Professor Sharif Rahman at sharif-rahman [at] uiowa.edu. Please note that we are interested in students who already have M.S. degrees in engineering or applied mathematics. The admission requirements are listed at https://me.engineering.uiowa.edu/graduate/mechanical-engineering-gradua….
The desired start date is Fall 2022 at the latest.
Professor Sharif Rahman
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Tel: (319) 335-5679
E-mail: sharif-rahman [at] uiowa.edu