Open Ph.D. Student Positions in Geotechnical Engineering (Spring/Fall 2024)About the positionThe Granular Mechanics and Renewable Energy (GMRE) Lab at Texas Tech University (TTU) is seeking three fully funded Ph.D. students starting in Spring/Fall 2024. Successful candidates will work on interdisciplinary research related to granular mechanics, multi-physics coupled processes, and multiphase flow, with applications primarily to bioenergy, waste-to-energy, landslides, and energy geotechnics. Postdoctoral candidates with strong research and publication records will also be considered for this position. Qualifications
lB.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics/Physics or a closely related field
lSelf-motivated, strong passion in research lExperience in analytical, numerical, experimental, programming, or big-data research Preferred Qualifications
lResearch experience in the design of experimental setups About the PIDr. Yimin Lu is an incoming Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering at Texas Tech University. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology and worked as a postdoc at National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the US. His research focuses on granular mechanics, unconventional particles, and multi-scale multi-physics phenomena. For more details, please visit https://sites.google.com/view/yiminlu. About TTUFounded in 1923, Texas Tech University has a rich history and legacy of academic excellence. With its significant contributions to cutting-edge research and innovation, TTU is classified in the "R1 Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity" category. With a rich heritage spanning over nine decades, TTU fosters a dynamic and inclusive community that thrives on intellectual curiosity and collaboration, empowering students to become leading scholars and innovators in their fields. How to Apply
Please email Dr. Yimin Lu (yimin.lu@gatech.edu) with a single PDF of a brief cover letter (including your research background, interests and plan), your CV, and unofficial transcripts.
