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Ben Xu

8 months ago

PhD Position in Molecular Dynamics and Multiscale Modeling at University of Houston University of Houston in United States

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

The position is fully funded, covering stipend and tuition. Additional opportunities for conference presentations and collaborations with national labs and industry partners are available.

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Expired

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United States

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University of Houston

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Molecular Dynamics
Multiscale Modeling
Phase-field Modeling
Dft
Computational Materials
Physics

About this position

The Multiphase Transport Laboratory at the University of Houston, led by Assistant Professor Ben Xu, is seeking a fully funded PhD student to join their research group. The group specializes in molecular dynamics (MD), computational materials science, and multiscale simulation, with a focus on ultrafast laser–liquid interactions, high-temperature alloy design using MD and DFT-informed modeling, and multiscale modeling of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) processes.

Research in the group involves developing atomistic-to-continuum frameworks that integrate LAMMPS/ReaxFF, phase-field and CFD modeling, and thermo-mechanical-metallurgical simulations, utilizing high-performance computing (HPC) and GPU-accelerated workflows. The group collaborates with national laboratories and industry partners, providing students with opportunities for high-impact publications and conference presentations at venues such as ASME and TMS.

Ideal candidates will have experience in molecular dynamics (preferably with LAMMPS), DFT, phase-field modeling, or multiphysics simulation. Applicants should possess a strong background in computational materials science and be prepared to work on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of materials science, mechanical engineering, and physics.

The position is fully funded, covering stipend and tuition, and offers a dynamic research environment with access to cutting-edge computational resources. Interested applicants should send their CV, transcript, and a brief research statement to Professor Ben Xu at [email protected].

Funding details

The position is fully funded, covering stipend and tuition. Additional opportunities for conference presentations and collaborations with national labs and industry partners are available.

What's required

Applicants should have a strong background in Molecular Dynamics (preferably with LAMMPS), computational materials science, and multiscale simulation. Experience with DFT, phase-field modeling, or multiphysics simulation is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to develop atomistic-to-continuum frameworks and work with HPC and GPU-accelerated workflows. Submission of a CV, transcript, and a brief research statement is required.

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