Iltai Isaac Kim

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is advertising a PhD opportunity in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering within the Nano Sensing and Energy Lab (NSEL), led by Associate Professor Iltai Isaac Kim . The position is aimed at talented, passionate doctoral students interested in interdisciplinary engineering , especially nanoscience , nanotechnology , and research connected to quantum information science/technology . The lab’s current research focus includes plasmonic photocatalytic reactions , near-surface phenomena such as wetting and phase-change heat transfer, electrochemical 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 national-lab network. The post states that students can pursue a doctoral degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or civil), and that the doctoral program was recently approved and will start in Fall 2026 . Funding is described as an RA position with a monthly stipend of $2,000 , plus benefits and tuition/fees coverage . Funding sources include DOE BES , NSF , and TAMUS . Interested applicants should contact the PI directly. The detailed application procedure will be announced in the near future, so this is an early expression-of-interest opportunity rather than a fully detailed call. Email: [email protected] .

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.