PhD Opportunity in Autonomous AI-Driven Materials Discovery, Robotics, and Mechanical Design at Texas A&M University Texas A&M University in United States

Texas A&M University is advertising a PhD opportunity in the Aggie AI Foundry, an autonomous, AI-driven materials discovery lab focused on robotics, automation, controls, mechanical design, and materials science. The project aims to build a self-driving laboratory for metal alloy discovery, combining AI, robotic alloy fabrication, automated thermomechanical processing, high-throughput characterization, and closed-loop testing to accelerate materials discovery from years to months.

The student may register for the PhD in either the Department of Materials Science & Engineering or the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. The post highlights a multidisciplinary environment involving advanced manufacturing, sensors, controls, and experimental workflows, with mentorship from Prof. Ibrahim Karaman and Prof. Minghui Zheng.

Eligibility highlights: undergraduate degree must be in Mechanical Engineering; strong interest in automation, robotics, and controls is required; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required; and the post notes a preference for a strong team-player mindset and interest in robotics, automation & controls, and mechanical design.

Funding: no explicit stipend, tuition, or funding package is stated in the post.

How to apply: interested candidates should contact [email protected] directly. The post does not list a formal application portal or deadline.