PhD Position in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Metal Additive Manufacturing at Kennesaw State University Kennesaw State University in United States

A fully funded PhD position is available at Kennesaw State University, Marietta Campus, within the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, starting Fall 2026. The research group, led by Md. Aminul Islam, focuses on Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and advanced metal additive manufacturing. Key research areas include multi-material and bimetallic structures, microstructure–mechanical property relationships, process optimization, thermal management, residual stress control, robotic welding, and smart/digital manufacturing. The work is highly relevant to industrial applications in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

The position offers full tuition support and a competitive stipend. KSU is located in the metro Atlanta area, providing access to strong industry partnerships, advanced manufacturing facilities, and interdisciplinary research opportunities in a growing R2 research environment.

Applicants should be highly motivated and research-driven, with backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, Welding, or related fields. Interested candidates are encouraged to email a CV, transcripts, and a brief statement of research to [email protected]. Application deadlines are July 1, 2026 for domestic applicants and June 1, 2026 for international applicants.

Keywords: Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Metal Additive Manufacturing, Multi-material Systems, Process–Structure–Property Relationships, Residual Stress Mitigation, Aerospace Applications, Energy Applications, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science.