The Ambient Intelligence Lab (AmI Lab) at the University of Texas at San Antonio is recruiting two fully funded PhD students to start in Spring or Fall 2026. The lab, led by Assistant Professor Tianzhi He, is part of the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Construction Management at the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. Research in the lab focuses on the intersection of human–building interaction, digital twins, AI agents, large language models (LLMs), wearable and embedded sensing, mixed reality (VR/AR/MR), and space habitats. Projects include developing proactive interfaces for occupant interaction, smart building reasoning engines using LLMs, AI systems for IoT and building data, physiological and environmental sensing, immersive tools for design and operations, and extending ambient intelligence to space habitats.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and programming experience; a master's degree, research experience, and familiarity with machine learning, BIM, IoT, wearables, VR/AR/MR, or digital twin platforms are desirable. The positions offer full tuition support and a competitive stipend. UTSA is a Tier One research university located in San Antonio, Texas, with cutting-edge facilities and a strong innovation ecosystem.

To apply, email Dr. Tianzhi He with your CV, cover letter, and writing samples, and submit a formal application to the UTSA Graduate School. For more information, visit the recruitment page.