Fully Funded PhD Positions in Construction Automation and Smart Construction Safety at Arizona State University Arizona State University in United States

Shiva Pooladvand, Assistant Professor at Arizona State University, is recruiting for fully funded PhD positions in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment starting Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

The research group (Pooladvand Lab) is focused on construction automation and smart construction safety using cutting-edge technologies. The project themes include virtual environments (VR), AI, sensing technologies, robotics, and human behavioral analysis. This is a strong fit for students interested in civil engineering, construction engineering and management, industrial engineering, robotics, and computational methods.

Eligibility highlights: a master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and/or Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; strong analytical and problem-solving ability; self-motivation, responsibility, and enthusiasm; strong written and verbal communication skills; and coding proficiency in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB.

Funding: the positions are fully funded. The post does not specify stipend amount, tuition coverage details, or other financial terms.

How to apply: email your CV (including background and English test scores) and a one-page research statement to [email protected]. The post does not list a formal portal or deadline, so interested applicants should contact the supervisor directly as soon as possible.

Institution: Arizona State University, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, United States.