Ph.D. Positions at Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX, USA) with focus on Controls and Robotics

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Ph.D. Positions at Southern Methodist University with focus on Controls and Robotics
Mechanical Engineering Department
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, USA

Multiple Ph.D. positions with generous financial support are available for qualified applicants at the Mechanical Engineering Department of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Ali Heydari.

The research focus is on Controls and Robotics. Particular interest will be on utilizing nonlinear control methods (e.g., Sliding Mode and MPC) or intelligent control methods (e.g., Reinforcement Learning) for controlling different dynamical systems, including network of robots, human-inspired robots, and flying vehicles.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have both MS and BS degrees in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering. Moreover, the following qualifications are required:
1- Strong MATLAB programming skills. 2- Strong academic background. 3- Strong problem solving skills. 4- Serious interest in research. 5- Strong mathematical background is a plus. 6- Good research record is a plus.

Initial Application Procedure:
Interested students should email the following material (in pdf format) to aheydari@smu.edu. Please make sure to include “PhD Position Application, Code 18” in the subject line, otherwise, the automatic email processing system may neglect your email.
a) Resume/Curriculum vitae.
b) Copies of (official or unofficial) transcripts (for both graduate and undergraduate degrees).
c) Copies of TOEFL & GRE unofficial scores.
d) Relevant published research papers, if applicable (Optional).


Applications will be considered as they are received, until the positions are filled. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply soon. Questions regarding these positions may be directed to the same email address with the subject line “Queries, PhD Position Application, Code 18”. Target start date is Summer 2018 or Fall 2018.