Fully Funded PhD and Master's Positions in Rock Engineering Geomechanics at Dalian University of Technology

Exciting fully funded PhD and Master's positions are available in the research group of Professor Ma Ke at Dalian University of Technology (DUT), China. The group specializes in Rock Engineering Geomechanics, focusing on Rock Mechanics Theory, Rock Engineering, and Intelligent Monitoring and Early Warning Systems. Professor Ma Ke is a distinguished scholar, recipient of the National Excellent Young Scientists Fund, and serves on editorial boards of top journals such as Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering and International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. Successful candidates will join a world-class research environment supported by the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) and National Key Projects, ensuring full financial coverage including tuition, stipend, and research expenses. The group welcomes highly motivated international students with backgrounds in geomechanics, rock mechanics, civil engineering, or related fields, who are eager to contribute to innovative advancements in rock engineering and intelligent risk mitigation systems. Professor Ma Ke's research portfolio includes high-level academic leadership, significant research funding acquisition, and prolific scholarly output, with over 100 SCI/EI-indexed papers, multiple patents, and monographs. The research focus is on advancing the fundamental understanding of rock mechanics and developing intelligent systems for early warning and risk mitigation in engineering projects. Applicants should prepare a CV and a brief research proposal aligned with the group's research directions. For detailed information on Professor Ma Ke's profile, research achievements, and group activities, review the attached document. Applications and inquiries should be sent to [email protected]. Join DUT to advance your global research career under exceptional mentorship in a dynamic and impactful field.