Ph.D. & Postdoc positions: Mechanical Engineering Department at George Mason Uni

Ph.D. & Postdoc positions: Mechanical Engineering Department at George Mason University
[George Mason University]
George Mason University is located in northern Virginia, which is close to the Washington DC area. Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia, with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington, as well as in South Korea. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has recognized GMU as an R1 (Doctoral Universities – Highest research activity) research institution. Mason faculties have twice won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, offering meaningful work opportunities for collaboration and creativity.
GMU website: https://www2gmuedu/
 
[Group introduction]
Pei Dong is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Our research interests lie in the areas of materials design, advanced manufacturing, and device fabrication to address the integrated challenges space around the water-energy nexus and biomedical area. We are also working on multiple interdisciplinary topics, i.e. self-adaptive biomimetic materials synthesis, in-situ fracture test of nanomaterials, and optical, mechanical, and electrochemical performance of energy, water treatment and biomedical devices.
Links: https://volgenau.gmu.edu/profiles/pdong3    https://pdong.vse.gmu.edu/ 

[Preferred Background & Application Information]
Student(s) with solid academic background in materials science/chemistry/chemical engineering/environmental engineering/applied physics/physics/bioengineering/ECE and hands-on experiences will be preferred. Full scholarship will be provided for the student(s), including full tuition and stipend. Interested students are welcome to send an email entitled “Prospective PhD Student” with your CV to pdong3@gmu.edu


One postdoctoral position is available as well.