Fully Funded PhD in Computational Geomechanics and Fracture Mechanics at Northeastern University Northeastern University in United States

Fully funded PhD/MS opportunities in Experimental & Computational Geomechanics at South Dakota Mines. The Subsurface Geomechanics Research Group is advertising 2–3 graduate research assistantships for PhD or MS students in Geological Engineering , with start dates in Spring or Fall 2027 . The research spans experimental rock deformation , fracture mechanics , computational geomechanics , AI/ML for geo-energy , and subsurface sensing tool design . Funding is described as fully funded and includes...

Yichuan Zhu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University, is recruiting one fully funded PhD student for the Laboratory for Sensing, Imaging, and Geomechanics Analysis (SIGMA). The project focuses on the mechanical behavior of geomaterials at the micro- and nano-scales, with research combining laboratory testing, advanced imaging, and computational analysis. This is a strong fit for students interested in geomechanics, geotechnical engineerin...

Assistant Professor Micaela Mercuri at the University of New Mexico is seeking a motivated PhD student for the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The project sits at the intersection of geomechanics , computational mechanics , fracture and damage mechanics , and data-driven/AI approaches , with applications to geomaterials , infrastructure , and natural hazards . This is a strong fit for students interested in Civil Enginee...

Ph.D. and M.S. positions in Reservoir Geomechanics are available in the Subsurface Geomechanics Research Group at South Dakota Mines . The group is seeking highly motivated applicants for graduate study in Geological Engineering . The research areas include experimental rock deformation , fracture mechanics , computational geomechanics , AI/ML applications for geo-energy , and the mechanical design and development of subsurface sensing tools . These opportunities are fully funded and include ful...

Penn State University is advertising two fully funded PhD opportunities in structural engineering , with a research focus on timber structures , mass timber structural systems , and the development of new wood products . The positions are based in Tyler Hull’s lab at Penn State and involve a mix of experimental testing , numerical simulations , and the design of wood structural systems . This is a strong fit for students interested in civil/structural engineering, timber engineering, wood scienc...