Xuping Zhang

PhD opportunity at Aarhus University in bio-inspired i-skin, artificial mechanoreceptors, ionic haptic sensors, soft sensing, and microfabrication . The BECHATRON Research Group at the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Aarhus University, is recruiting a PhD candidate for a project on the design and fabrication of biomimetic artificial skin and ionic microchannel-based mechanoreceptors . The research sits at the intersection of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, robotics, and physics , with applications in smart prosthetic limbs, soft robotics, and biomedical devices . The project includes COMSOL Multiphysics simulation , fabrication of ionic microchannels and flexible circuits using microfabrication and soft lithography , development of an automated mechanical stimulation and data acquisition setup using LabVIEW , experimental characterization, and publication of scientific manuscripts. The group emphasizes bioinspired mechatronic systems and next-generation touch sensing for robotic and biomedical applications. Eligibility highlights: a relevant master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field; experience in cleanroom microfabrication, micro/nanofabrication, microfluidics, MEMS, solid-fluid interaction simulation, or measurement systems is strongly encouraged; excellent academic English is required. The selected candidate will also contribute to teaching and departmental duties. Funding: this is a paid PhD fellowship/scholarship with salary according to the collective agreement; the post mentions a salary of more than €5,000 per month. Deadline: 21 June 2026 at 23:59 CEST. Start date: 01 September 2026 or later. Applicants should submit the application via the Aarhus University portal and upload the required project description PDF, CV, diploma, transcript, and reference letters before the deadline.