PhD Position in Intelligent Systems at University of Central Florida

The Intelligent Systems Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF) has a PhD position, starting in the Spring or Fall semester 2019. The research focus of this lab is to develop new computational methods and tools for intelligent systems using sensing and data analytics technologies. Example research thrust areas include (1) data-driven smart manufacturing; (2) prognostics and health management; and (3) additive manufacturing. Students with background in electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial engineering are highly encouraged to apply. Desired skills include signal/image processing, machine learning, statistics, applied mathematics, and engineering optimization. More details about the Intelligent Systems Laboratory can be found via this link:
http://dazhongwu.wixsite.com/research

The selected candidate will be fully-funded through the Graduate Fellowship or Graduate Research Assistant (GRA). An ideal candidate is expected to have an earned BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. Previous experience in additive manufacturing, sensors, data analytics, computer programming, process monitoring, and quality control are preferred but not required. Interested individuals should first send an email to Dr. Dazhong Wu at Dazhong.Wu@ucf.edu with the subject line "Ph.D. Application" along with a CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, GRE and TOEFL scores. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Preferred Qualifications
•        GPA: Above 3.5
•        Programming experience with Python, R, or Matlab