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Computational Science Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in computational science in united states
564 professors found
Associate Professor
Indiana University Bloomington
United States
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Biostatistics
Computational Science
Compressed Sensing
Data Compression
Has grant
California Polytechnic State University
United States
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Computational Science
Molecular Physics
Chemistry
Associate Professor
University of Chicago
United States
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Chemoinformatics
Special Issue
Computational Chemistry
Assistant Professor
University of California, Irvine
United States
Research Interests
Hardware Engineering
Computational Neuroscience
Integrated Circuit
Computer Architecture
Computational Science
Assistant Professor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
United States
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Computational Chemistry
Chemistry
Density Functional Theory
Professor
George Washington University
United States
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Condensed Matter Physics
High Performance Computing
Computational Science
Reproducible Research
Ohio State University
United States
Research Interests
Particle Physics
Computer Graphics
Computational Imaging
Point Cloud
Computational Science
Professor
University of Washington
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Programming Language
Computational Biology
Reaction Dynamics
Assistant Professor
Stanford University
United States
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Educational Technology
Visible Light Communication
Artificial Intelligence In Health
Computational Science
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Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Associate Professor
Northeastern University
United States
Research Interests
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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
United States
Research Interests
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Assistant Professor
American University
United States
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
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Opportunities these professors hire for
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Just Landed
United States
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Just Landed
This postdoctoral position at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is based in the College of Science, Mathematics/Statistics Sciences, and sits within a research environment that emphasizes computational and collaborative work. The project focuses on numerical methods for partial differential equations, with a particular emphasis on finite element methods in both theory and implementation. The successful candidate will work on applied mathematical modeling problems arising in solid and fluid mec...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
+12 more
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Eugenio Schuster
Just Landed
Lehigh University
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Lehigh University Plasma Control Laboratory is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join the Lehigh University Plasma Control Group and contribute to computational fusion plasma physics research focused on turbulent transport, energetic-particle physics, predictive modeling, and AI-enabled digital twins for magnetically confined fusion plasmas in tokamaks. The project combines high-fidelity simulations, reduced transport modeling, experimental validation, and machine learning. The postdoc...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics
+8 more
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Eugenio Schuster
Just Landed
Lehigh University
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Lehigh University Plasma Control Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance control systems, artificial intelligence, and scientific machine learning for fusion energy . The role sits within the Lehigh University Plasma Control Group (LU-PCG) , directed by Professors Eugenio Schuster and Tariq Rafiq , and centers on research for magnetically confined fusion plasmas in tokamaks. The postdoc will contribute to a program that combines theory-based modeling, predictive simulation...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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Should I email professors before submitting my PhD application?
Yes. A well-targeted email can significantly improve your chances in many research-based programs.
What should I include in my first email to a professor?
A brief introduction, research interests aligned with the professor’s work, CV, and (if available) publication links.
How long should I wait before following up with a professor?
Typically 7–14 days. One polite follow-up is considered acceptable.
Is it better to send the same email to many professors?
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Do I need a full research proposal when contacting professors?
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