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PhD Positions in Materials, Corrosion, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanics, Robotics, Drones, Additive Manufacturing, and Micro Fluids

Florida Atlantic University Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
✓ Fully Funded 🎓 Materials Science 🎓 Mechanical Engineering robotics mechanics additive manufacturing drones corrosion fluid dynamics materials micro fluids

Explore cutting-edge research in ocean and mechanical engineering focused on materials, robotics, and fluid dynamics. Develop innovative engineering solutions with real-world impact in marine environments and manufacturing technologies.

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Why This Research Matters

This research addresses crucial challenges in marine and mechanical engineering, improving material resilience, advancing robotic technologies, and enhancing manufacturing processes. Outcomes can lead to sustainable solutions in ocean resource management and industrial innovation.

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Project Description

Project Overview

The PhD positions offered involve research in diverse areas including Materials, Corrosion, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanics, Robotics, Drones, Additive Manufacturing, and Micro Fluids within ocean and mechanical engineering. The research will combine experimental and computational methods to explore novel engineering problems related to ocean environments and advanced manufacturing techniques.

What You Will Do

Students will engage in rigorous research activities involving design, modeling, analysis, and testing of engineering systems and materials. They will develop and validate innovative solutions to challenges in corrosion resistance, fluid dynamics in marine environments, robotics for ocean applications, additive manufacturing advances, and microfluidic systems.

Expected Outcomes

This research aims to advance knowledge in engineering fields critical to ocean technology and manufacturing sectors. Expected outcomes include peer-reviewed publications, development of new experimental setups, and technological innovations applicable to industry and environmental sustainability.

Why This Matters

Understanding and improving engineering processes in the marine environment and advanced manufacturing will foster sustainable resource use and innovation. The work addresses critical problems such as material durability in harsh environments, improved robotic systems for ocean monitoring, and manufacturing techniques with environmental benefits.

Entry Requirements

Demonstrated experience and peer-reviewed publication(s) in Materials, Corrosion, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanics, Robotics, Drones, Additive Manufacturing, or Micro Fluids. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A master's degree in mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, or related engineering fields.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should email their CV, bachelor's and master's transcripts, and test scores (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, GRE) to acalnick@fau.edu or ome@fau.edu. GRE and admission application fee waivers might be granted to exceptional candidates.

Eligibility

UK/Home
EU
International

Supervisor Profile

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Prof. Lun-Ching Chang, Ph.D
Florida Atlantic University, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
209 Citations
4 h-index
Google Scholar

Prof. Lun-Ching Chang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Florida Atlantic University. His research spans mathematical and computational approaches applied to biological and engineering problems, with expertise reflected in his interdisciplinary collaborations. He has contributed to studies on microbiome analysis and computational models, establishing a strong foundation in applying quantitative methods to complex systems.

Key Publications

2003 125 citations
A rearing system for the culture of ornamental decapod crustacean larvae
2020 41 citations
Integration of metagenomics‐metabolomics reveals specific signatures and functions of airway microbiota in mite‐sensitized childhood asthma
2022 29 citations
Host genetic associations with salivary microbiome in oral cancer
2002 5 citations
Spawning behavior and larval biology of the American horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus, in a microtidal coastal lagoon
2021 4 citations
wiSDOM: a visual and statistical analytics for interrogating microbiome

Research Contributions

Developed a rearing system for ornamental decapod crustacean larvae culture.
Enabled advancement in aquaculture practices for ornamental species.
Integrated metagenomics and metabolomics to identify specific airway microbiota signatures in mite-sensitized childhood asthma.
Provided insights that could enhance understanding and treatment of asthma.
Established host genetic associations with salivary microbiome in oral cancer.
Advanced knowledge on the role of microbiome in cancer development.

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