Zoleikha Abdollahi Biron

Multiple funded openings are available in the Biron Lab at the University of Florida for postdoctoral researchers , PhD students , and NSF-supported undergraduate students / research assistants. The lab is led by Assistant Professor Zoleikha A. Biron in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The research focus is at the intersection of machine learning , control theory , and cyber-physical systems , with topics including decentralized control design , optimization , fault detection and diagnostics , machine learning and AI for cybersecurity , physics-informed machine learning , safe reinforcement learning , and agentic AI / agentic systems . The lab also highlights work in intelligent transportation systems, smart power systems, renewable energy integration, and cyber-resilient systems. Preferred applicants should have a background in Electrical Engineering , Computer Science , Mathematics , optimization, control design, and/or machine learning. Strong programming skills in MATLAB/SIMULINK , Python , and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch are desired. Experience with LLMs , reinforcement learning , or multimodal data is a plus. Prior publications in top venues or leading journals are highly valued, and the PI emphasizes strong self-motivation and interdisciplinary interest. The post says the lab is recruiting for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 and mentions support from new NSF CAREER , NSF REU CISE , and ONR grants. Interested candidates should email a CV to [email protected] with the subject line format [Position] – [Name] – [Current Institution] . The lab website is provided for more information.