Ph.D. Student Positions in Surface Engineering and Manufacturing Innovation Lab
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Surface Engineering and Manufacturing Innovation (SEMI) Laboratory at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is seeking several highly motivated Ph.D. students having interests and skills in surface engineering, additive manufacturing, data-driven manufacturing, mechanical design, and computational modeling. The students will be involved in fully funded graduate research on various topics of additive manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing, surface engineering, polymer electronics, printed electronics, and smart manufacturing, under the guidance of Prof. Semih Akin Google Scholar. We welcome individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives.

The interested candidates should send a CV to sakin@purdue.edu including to followings:

Cover letter explaining interests and skill for this position
Transcript (s)
Relevant research documents (e.g., journal papers, conference proceedings, etc.)
English exam score (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE)
One in-depth paragraph on why you are interested in this position
Contact information of at least three professional references

Rensselaer Polytechnic institute (RPI) is America's oldest technological research university, located in the city of Troy, New York. offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The university offers students over 145 programs at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels across schools of Engineering, Science, Architecture, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and the Lally School of Management. With the motto ‘Why not change the world?’ RPI fosters a spirit of discovery and innovation.
RPI’s research activity focusses around five key areas: computational science and engineering; nanotechnology and advanced materials; energy, the environment, and smart systems; biotechnology and life sciences; and media, arts, science and technology. One of the university’s founding aims was to apply science and technological discoveries to “...the common purposes of life.” It's a philosophy still in evidence today with RPI laying claim to a great many graduates who have gone on to construct canals, roads, bridges and skyscrapers. For information on RPI MANE admission and requirements: https://admissions.rpi.edu/graduate/masters-and-phd-applicants

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