Maha Kenawy

Maha Kenawy, Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, is recruiting a PhD student to join her research team in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The project is supported by the National Science Foundation and focuses on earthquake engineering, regional-scale simulation methods, probabilistic infrastructure risk analysis, and machine learning applications. This is a strong fit for students interested in civil engineering, structural/earthquake engineering, computational modeling, uncertainty quantification, and data-driven methods. Minimum requirements: a Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Ideal candidates will have experience with Python, probabilistic analysis, and/or machine learning methods. The position starts in Spring 2027. Applicants must submit an application to the OSU Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral program and complete all materials, including test scores and recommendation letters, by October 1, 2026. Interested candidates must also fill out the separate interest form for the research group. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews between August 20 and September 18, 2026. Research group information is available on the supervisor's website, and the post includes links to the project page and application portal.