The University of Michigan is offering fully funded PhD positions starting in August 2026 in the ARTIST Lab led by Professor Jiaqi Li. The research focuses on infrastructure materials, energy resource recovery, and artificial intelligence in manufacturing. Key areas include carbon capture, utilization and clean energy storage, electrochemistry and geochemistry of energy and infrastructure materials, AI for materials discovery and manufacturing, sustainable and low-carbon construction materials, machine learning for manufacturing automation, resource recovery and circular-economy materials, and geomaterials for geological applications.

PhD students will engage in highly innovative interdisciplinary projects and have opportunities to collaborate with national laboratories and industry partners. The program seeks highly motivated and creative individuals with backgrounds in engineering, materials science, environmental science, or related fields. The application process is managed through the Rackham Graduate School, and the application fee is waived for domestic applicants. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2025.

Funding is fully provided, covering tuition and stipend, with no specific amount mentioned. For more information about the lab, applicants can visit www.jiaqi.li or contact Professor Jiaqi Li at [email protected]. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in cutting-edge research in materials science, environmental science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and civil engineering, especially those passionate about sustainable technologies and AI-driven manufacturing.