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Openings

Ph.D. research assistant and postdoctoral positions with full financial support are available in the SIMU Lab. The admitted students and scholars are expected to work with Dr. Chengcheng Tao.

Research Area:

  • Computational fluid dynamics on the rheology of non-Newtonian fluids, multi-phase flow, heat transfer modeling
  • ​Computational mechanics of materials, finite element analysis, multi-scale modeling
  • ​Multi-functional infrastructure materials, sustainable construction materials and manufacturing process
  • Fluid-structure interaction modeling in infrastructure resilience to natural hazards (wind, flood, etc)
  • Multi-objective optimization and machine learning applications in infrastructure materials and resilience

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, Energy and Power Engineering, or other closely related fields
  • Strong background in mathematics/mechanics, solid programming skills
  • Students with publication records/research experience are preferred
  • Good oral and written communication skills and strong self-motivation
  • English requirement for Ph.D. applicants: ​TOEFL 80 (Writing:18, Speaking:18, Listening:14, Reading:19), or IELTS 6.5 (Reading: 6.5, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 5.5), or Duolingo: 115 (115 on each subscore)
  • GRE score is not required at this time

Application Instruction:

Please email Dr. Chengcheng Tao (tao133@purdue.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.)
  • TOEFL/IELTS/ Duolingo score
  • Copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  • Names and contact information of references

Applications are open until positions are filled.

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