Nuwan Wijewardane
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Fully Funded PhD Position in Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University Mississippi State University in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The position is fully funded and includes a stipend, tuition waiver, and insurance.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
Mississippi State University
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About this position
A fully funded PhD position is available in the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University, led by Assistant Professor Nuwan Wijewardane. The research group focuses on advanced plant and soil sensing, agricultural engineering, biological engineering, and multidisciplinary approaches involving biosystems, computer science, mechanical, and electrical engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate in a dynamic environment, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and present at conferences.
Applicants should hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Strong English writing and communication skills are essential, and non-native English speakers must provide a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5. Preferred qualifications include experience in data analysis, spectroscopy, sensing, mechatronics, programming (Python or MATLAB), proficiency in machine learning and AI, and a record of scientific publications.
The position offers full financial support, including a stipend, tuition waiver, and insurance. The anticipated start date is Summer/Fall 2026. Interested candidates should apply via the provided Google Form, submitting a cover letter outlining research interests, a CV, transcripts, test scores, and contact information for three references. Direct emailing is discouraged, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For more details, visit the department and graduate admissions websites.
Key research areas include agricultural engineering, biological engineering, biosystems engineering, data analysis, machine learning, AI, and multidisciplinary collaboration. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in cutting-edge research at the intersection of engineering and biological sciences.
Funding details
The position is fully funded and includes a stipend, tuition waiver, and insurance.
What's required
Applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Strong English writing and communication skills are required. Non-native English speakers must have a TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 or higher. Preferred qualifications include experience in data analysis, spectroscopy, sensing, mechatronics, programming (Python or MATLAB), proficiency in machine learning and AI, and a record of scientific communications.
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Research Interests
Crop Science
Soil Science
Vegetation Science
Near-infrared Spectroscopy
Spectral Imaging
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