Vahid Jahangiri
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Fully Funded PhD Position in Structural Health Monitoring, Structural Dynamics, and Digital Twins at University of Rhode Island University of Rhode Island in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Civil Engineering
Funding
Fully funded PhD position. The post states the appointment is expected to start immediately and includes a Research Assistantship (RA) and a Teaching Assistantship (TA), whichever is available.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
University of Rhode Island
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About this position
Fully funded PhD position available for Fall 2027 at the University of Rhode Island in Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering, with research focused on structural health monitoring, damage diagnosis and prognosis, structural dynamics, smart sensing, and physics-based and data-driven digital twins.
The position is co-advised by Dr. Vahid Jahangiri and Dr. Mehrshad Amini. The research group works on advanced monitoring and digital-twin approaches for complex engineering systems, including interpretable methods for condition assessment, damage detection, long-term monitoring, hybrid physics-based and AI-enabled modeling, and applications to civil and coastal infrastructure.
This is a fully funded PhD opportunity. The post mentions a Research Assistantship (RA) and a Teaching Assistantship (TA), whichever is available. Priority will be given to candidates who are currently in the U.S. and can start immediately.
Eligibility highlights include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, ocean engineering, or a related field; familiarity with system monitoring and system identification; programming experience in MATLAB, Python, or similar languages; and strong communication skills.
To apply, email [email protected] with the subject line URI PhD Application. Include a CV, unofficial transcripts, and a cover letter describing your research background and motivation.
Funding details
Fully funded PhD position. The post states the appointment is expected to start immediately and includes a Research Assistantship (RA) and a Teaching Assistantship (TA), whichever is available.
What's required
Applicants should have a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, ocean engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with system monitoring and system identification is required, along with programming experience in MATLAB, Python, or other languages. Strong verbal and written communication skills are expected. Priority is given to students currently in the U.S. who can start immediately.
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Professors
Dr.; Assistant Professor
United States
Research Interests
Offshore Engineering
Energy Engineering
Wind Engineering
Rotor Dynamics
Marine Engineering
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