PhD positions at Purdue University in computational mechanics of materials, non-Newtonian fluids, AI applications

Ph.D. graduate assistant positions with full financial support are available (starting from Spring 2024/Fall 2024) in the School of Construction Management Technology at Purdue University. The admitted students are expected to work with Dr. Chengcheng Tao.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Civil Engineering, or other closely related fields.
• Strong background in mathematics/mechanics, solid programming skills
• Students with publication records/research experience are preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong self-motivation
• Interests in one or more of the following areas: 

1. Computational mechanics of materials (computational fluid dynamics of non-Newtonian fluids, multi-phase flow, heat transfer, multiscale modeling, and finite element analysis);
2. Sustainable and resilient infrastructure and materials to natural hazards;
3. Artificial intelligence application in engineering (optimization/machine learning algorithms).

Application Instruction:

Please email Dr. Chengcheng Tao at tao133 [at] purdue.edu (tao133[at]purdue[dot]edu) the following documents:

• Cover letter (briefly describe your background and research interest)
• Curriculum Vitae (describe your education, research experience, significant skills, publication records if any, etc.)
• GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores, copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Names and contact information of references

Applications are open until positions are filled.