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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Fully Funded PhD and MPhil Scholarships in Structural and Construction Engineering at HKUST Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Hong Kong

Degree Level

Master's, PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available
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Hong Kong

University

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Keywords

Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Computer Vision
Building Automation
Robotics
Damage Detection
Machine learning

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Fully funded PhD and MPhil research scholarships are available at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, specializing in Structural and Construction Engineering.

The advertised research themes are highly interdisciplinary and include computer vision for structural damage detection using point clouds, multimodal AI models for analyzing engineering drawings, automation of construction, field monitoring, robotics, robot-friendly modular buildings under earthquakes and winds, and broader applications of artificial intelligence in structural and construction engineering.

Eligible applicants should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline. Preferred experience includes computer vision, artificial intelligence, vision-language models, PyTorch, OpenCV, Open3D, Hugging Face, reinforcement learning, robotics, UAVs/UGVs, ROS, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, ManiSkill, AutoCAD, Blender, Rhino3D, Unity, Unreal Engine, OpenSeesPy, Abaqus, ANSYS, and MATLAB.

The post states that PhD students will receive full funding for 4 years, with the possibility of nomination for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS). The announcement also mentions MPhil research scholarships. The work location is Hong Kong.

To apply, candidates should email their CV and transcripts to cexiaopan@ust.hk and address the message as “Prospective PhD/MPhil student 2027 – [Your Name]”. No deadline was provided, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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