Fully Funded PhD Positions in Smart Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, and Robotics
The Smarture Research Lab at the University of Illinois Chicago is offering multiple fully funded PhD positions for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The research areas include Smart Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, and Robotics, with a strong emphasis on advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and intelligent systems. The lab seeks highly motivated students with expertise in analytical or numerical modeling, machine learning, additive manufacturing, and/or robotics.
Applicants will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and AI, contributing to cutting-edge research in intelligent systems. US citizenship is preferred for some projects due to specific funding requirements. The positions are fully funded, though specific stipend and tuition details are not provided in the announcement.
To apply, interested candidates should contact Assistant Professor Azadeh Haghighi directly at [email protected] before submitting a formal application. Required materials include a CV, transcripts, a research or personal statement, and relevant academic writing samples. The University of Illinois Chicago is a leading research institution in the United States, and the Smarture Research Lab is focused on innovative solutions in manufacturing and robotics.
Key academic keywords for this opportunity include Smart Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, Robotics, Machine Learning, Analytical Modeling, Numerical Modeling, Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, and Intelligent Systems. The application window is open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, with a deadline of December 28, 2025.
