Fall 2025 范德堡大学Vanderbilt university 招计算力学/土木PhD

The Computational Physics and Mechanics Lab at Vanderbilt University is looking to recruit a fully-funded PhD student in the area of computational fracture mechanics. The student will be working on the phase field fracture model, adaptive finite element methods, and machine learning surrogates. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Earth and Environmental Sciences or a relevant field. The student must have a deep interest in mathematics, mechanics, computing, and material science or geosciences. Essential are strong quantitative and analytical skills, experience in programming (with Python, C++ or Fortran), and a good command of English in writing and speaking. The starting date can be in Fall 2025. PhD position is for 4-5 years. Please contact Prof. Ravindra Duddu mailto:ravindra.duddu@vanderbilt.edu with your CV and a brief personal statement. Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a leading research-intensive university (ranked 18th in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best National Universities rankings) in the United States in engineering, science and technology.