Washington State University is offering a fully funded PhD opportunity in the Mechanical and Materials Engineering department, supervised by Assistant Professor Charul Chadha. The research focuses on bio-inspired architectures and additive manufacturing, particularly leveraging 3D printing and insights from nature to develop stronger, lighter, and smarter materials. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in solid mechanics, experience with neural networks applied to engineering problems, and hands-on skills in 3D printing. Students joining the lab will be fully funded, participate in innovative research, and have opportunities to publish their work.

Interested applicants should prepare a resume and a brief statement of interest explaining their background and motivation for joining the lab. The application deadline is set for Spring/Fall 2026.