One Ph.D. position is available through the Joint Doctorate Program (JDP) of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering department at UC San Diego and San Diego State University for Fall 2022.
Dr. Jun Chen is an assistant professor in San Diego State University Aerospace Engineering
Department. His current research area includes dynamics, control, optimization and artificial
intelligence, particularly in data-driven modeling, control and optimization for large-scale
networked dynamical systems under uncertainty, with applications on air traffic
control/management, UAS traffic management, and autonomous air/ground vehicle systems. He
received his Ph.D. and M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University and his
B.S. degree in Aeronautics Engineering from Beihang University.
The group is seeking highly motivated students for research positions in the area of control,
optimization and machine learning with emphasis on autonomous systems. The research area
includes computational optimal control, stochastic optimization, machine learning, distributed
control/computing with applications on UAS traffic management and autonomous vehicles.
The ideal candidate should have excellent mathematical background and strong programming
skills (Python, C++, Julia or Matlab). Candidates with good knowledge of dynamics and control,
optimization, machine learning/reinforcement learning, modeling and simulation, and UAVs are
highly desired. Selected candidates could start as soon as Fall 2022. Postdocs and visiting
students/scholars are also welcome.
If interested, please feel free to email Prof. Jun Chen at jun.chen [@] sdsu [DOT] edu with your
CV and transcripts. Please check the details about Prof. Jun Chen at junchen[DOT]sdsu[DOT]edu The deadline is 12/15/2021.