Mostafa Mobasher
1 week ago
PhD in Damage and Fracture Mechanics, Multiphysics Modeling, and ML/AI at NYU Abu Dhabi New York University Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full tuition, fees, and health insurance are covered. The position includes a generous research assistantship and stipend funded by NYU Abu Dhabi, plus travel support between Abu Dhabi and New York.
Country
United Arab Emirates
University
New York University Abu Dhabi
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Ph.D. opportunity at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) for Fall 2027 in damage and fracture mechanics, computational mechanics, and multiphysics modeling, with an interface to machine learning and artificial intelligence. The position is offered through the NYU Global Ph.D. Student Fellowship, a collaboration between NYU Tandon School of Engineering and NYU Abu Dhabi’s Division of Engineering.
The research scope is flexible and can be adapted to different material classes and engineering applications. The student will have access to NYU Tandon resources in New York City and conduct cutting-edge research at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Eligibility highlights: an M.S. in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or a closely related field), demonstrated experience in computational mechanics, strong programming skills in Python, Fortran, C/C++, or similar languages, an excellent academic record, and strong communication skills. Research productivity and prior work in ML/AI are preferred.
Funding: full tuition, fees, and health insurance are covered, with a generous research assistantship and stipend funded by NYU Abu Dhabi, plus travel support between Abu Dhabi and New York.
How to apply: submit an application through either the Civil Engineering Department or the Mechanical Engineering Department at NYU using the links provided in the post. For inquiries, contact Mostafa Mobasher at [email protected].
Funding details
Full tuition, fees, and health insurance are covered. The position includes a generous research assistantship and stipend funded by NYU Abu Dhabi, plus travel support between Abu Dhabi and New York.
What's required
Applicants should hold an M.S. in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field, with demonstrated experience in computational mechanics. Strong programming proficiency in Python, Fortran, C/C++, or similar languages is required. Applicants should have an excellent academic record at both B.S. and M.S. levels, strong written and verbal communication skills, and preferably research productivity through peer-reviewed publications. Background in ML/AI methods and a strong interest in mechanics are preferred.
How to apply
Apply through either the Civil Engineering Department or the Mechanical Engineering Department at NYU using the provided application links. For questions, email the supervisor directly.
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United Arab Emirates
Research Interests
Aerospace Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Fracture Mechanics
Civil Engineering
Materials Science
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