Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Daniel S. Seara, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, is hiring two PhD students to join his group in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. The research will focus on the physics of smart materials, including learning active matter and adaptive sociohydrodynamics. The tentative start date for these positions is Fall 2026. This opportunity is ideal for undergraduate or master's students interested in advanced research in physics, materials science, and engineering. More information about the group and research topics can be found at dsseara.github.io. Candidates are encouraged to share this opportunity with interested students. No specific funding or application requirements are mentioned in the post.