University of Illinois at Chicago全奖博士

Ph.D. Opening with Full-Scholarship
Position Description
Dr. Jida Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, the University of Illinois at Chicago. He leads the DREAM (Design for Robotics Evolution and Advanced Manufacturing) lab at UIC. DREAM lab thrust research on the areas of design, robotics, and manufacturing. Specifically, we aim to study the problems occurring in design for customization, personalized product design, design for additive manufacturing, and robotic-assisted manufacturing by using computational methodologies such as generative design, geometry processing, data analytics, and geometric deep learning. The research objective is to establish a computational framework and basis for the smart manufacturing systems. For more information, please see Dr. Huang’s website: https://dream.lab.uic.edu/.
About UIC. Located in the heart of one of the world’s great cities, UIC is a vital part of the educational, technological and cultural fabric of the region. As Chicago’s only public research university with more than 33,000 students, 16 colleges, a hospital and a health sciences system, UIC provides students access to excellence and opportunity. More information can be found at https://www.uic.edu/.
Qualifications
DREAM lab is recruiting highly motivated PhD students with a background in design and manufacturing. Ideal candidates are expected to have a BS or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or closely related fields. It is desirable that the candidate has strong programming experience in Matlab/Python/C++. Deep learning tools (such as Theano, TensorFlow, and PyTorch) and simulation tools (Ansys, Solidworks) will be valued for the position. Fluent communication skills (verbal, presentation, and writing in English) are required to enable effective interaction with technical peers, scholars, and sponsors. GRE is not required.
Expected Start Time: Fall 2021. The deadline for applying for the full scholarship is February 15, 2021. Candidates must submit an official application to the program in the MIE department on the administration website https://mie.uic.edu/graduate/admissions/ (Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Program), and send CVs and letters of motivation to Dr. Huang: jida@uic.edu.