PhD in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering / Nanoscience and Energy at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in United States

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is hiring doctoral students for the Nano Sensing and Energy Lab (NSEL) led by Associate Professor Iltai Isaac Kim. The opportunity is for a PhD in engineering, with emphasis on Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and interdisciplinary areas connected to nanoscience, nanotechnology, and quantum information science/technology.

The lab’s current research includes plasmonic photocatalytic reactions, near-surface phenomena such as wetting and phase-change heat transfer, electro-chemical systems, and ultrasensitive sensing and energy conversion based on nanophotonics, optical diagnostics, and thermal-fluids. NSEL also collaborates with Sandia National Laboratories, offering access to cutting-edge equipment and a strong research network.

Funding is available as an RA position with a monthly stipend of $2,000, plus benefits and tuition/fees coverage. The post notes support from DOE BES, NSF, and TAMUS.

Eligibility highlights: students should be passionate about interdisciplinary engineering and interested in the lab’s research themes. The post mentions that students may pursue a doctoral degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil), and that the new doctoral program will start in Fall 2026.

Application details are not yet finalized; interested candidates should contact the PI directly by email to express interest and watch for the detailed application procedure announcement.