Ph.D. research assistant and postdoctoral positions with full financial support are available in the SIMU Lab. The admitted students 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: 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.
Additional Information:
- Ph.D. Program Overview: https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/phd-technology/overview
- How to Apply: https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/admissions/how-to-apply/index.htm...
- Requirements: https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/prospective/gradrequirements/westlafay...
- School of Construction Management Technology: https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/schools/construction-management-technology