Xin Meng

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is offering a fully funded PhD position in the area of geometric and material optimisation for metal 3D printed hybrid structures. The research project focuses on developing innovative, safe, and sustainable structural solutions for future construction through advanced structural optimisation, numerical modelling, experimental testing, and life-cycle carbon analysis. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art metal 3D printing facilities and benefit from strong industry collaboration, ensuring the research is both academically rigorous and industry-relevant. Applicants should have a Master's degree in structural engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field. Experience or strong interest in structural optimisation, numerical modelling, metal 3D printing, or life-cycle analysis is highly desirable. The project is supervised by Assistant Professor Xin Meng, a Presidential Young Professor at NUS, and is supported by a leading industry partner. The position comes with a full PhD scholarship, covering tuition and providing a stipend. The application deadline is 15 February 2026. Interested candidates should send their CV to [email protected]. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated students interested in cutting-edge research at the intersection of civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials science.

Xin Meng at the National University of Singapore is looking for PhD candidates to join a research group in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. The project sits at the intersection of structural engineering and advanced manufacturing, with a strong focus on 3D printed metallic structures and complex, large-scale structural components. Research activities include physical testing, in-process sensing, simulation, performance prediction, and process optimisation, with particular relevance to WAAM and metal additive manufacturing. This opportunity offers a full PhD scholarship and access to a state-of-the-art metal 3D printing facility at NUS, along with leading research and industry expertise in WAAM. Eligible applicants should hold a Master degree in structural, mechanical, material, or a related field. Interested candidates are invited to send their CV directly to [email protected].