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Openings

Ph.D. research assistant 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.

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