Jaemin Lee

The Hybrid Intelligent Experimental Robotics (HIER) Lab at North Carolina State University is recruiting self-motivated PhD students for Fall 2026. The lab, led by Assistant Professor Jaemin Lee, focuses on theoretical and experimental research in robotics, particularly in legged loco-manipulation, humanoids, animaloids, legged robots, and manipulators. Research areas include planning and control frameworks for autonomous task execution, hybrid dynamical systems, innovative hardware development, learning techniques for adaptable solutions, and integration of generative AI with motion primitives. The lab is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC–Chapel Hill and NC State University. Applicants must meet the graduate program requirements, including a relevant master's degree, GPA minimums, letters of recommendation, and English proficiency for international students. GRE scores are currently waived. Funding is generally available for admitted PhD students who apply by December 15, 2025. To apply, candidates must submit both the formal NCSU graduate application and the HIER Lab Google form. The lab offers a collaborative environment for students eager to advance the frontiers of intelligent robotics. For more information, visit the HIER Lab website and the MAE graduate admissions page.

HIER Lab (Hybrid Intelligent Experimental Robotics Laboratory) in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University is actively recruiting Ph.D. students in robotics . The lab describes itself as a fast-growing robotics research group with expanding research platforms, computational infrastructure, experimental capabilities, and a broad research portfolio. The opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in humanoid robotics , legged robotics , robot learning , embodied AI , robot control , and robot manipulation . This is a research-focused doctoral opening rather than a scholarship announcement. The post does not mention a deadline, funding package, stipend, or application portal. It is a visibility post encouraging prospective applicants and network sharing. Prospective students who want to work in robotics at NC State should review the lab and graduate program, then reach out through the appropriate university or lab contact channels if interested.