Precision Agriculture & Robotics
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Fully Funded Ph.D. Opportunity in Precision Agriculture and Robotics!
Position Description
The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University is seeking a passionate and innovative candidate for a fully funded Ph.D. position in Precision Agriculture and Robotics! The selected student will work on cutting-edge projects involving:
About Mississippi State University (MSU)
Founded in 1878, MSU is a Carnegie R1: Doctoral University with Very High Research Activity and one of Mississippi's flagship institutions. MSU consistently ranks among the Top 100 universities nationwide for research and development in science and engineering. Located in Starkville, MS—a charming, historic city with a population of about 25,000—MSU offers a vibrant academic and community environment. Starkville is conveniently situated within a two-hour drive of Memphis, Birmingham, and Jackson, and approximately four hours from New Orleans, Atlanta, and Nashville.
Who will you be working with?
The PhD student will work closely with Drs. Dong Chen and J. Alex Thomasson. Dr. Dong Chen is an Assistant Professor at ABE and has published over 20 papers in top journals and conferences, including COMPAG, T-TITS, RAL, TMECH, and ICRA, receiving widespread recognition. Dr. J. Alex Thomasson is a Professor, Department Head of ABE, and Director of the Agricultural Autonomy Institute (AAI). Dr. Thomasson is renowned for his contributions to agricultural autonomy, precision agriculture, remote sensing, drones, image analysis, optoelectronic sensors, and cotton production and processing.
Qualifications
Ph.D. student applicants should have:
Application Procedures
Please reach out to Dr. Chen ([email protected]) with your CV, your research interests, transcript, and English test scores. Make sure that the subject is “Ph.D. Position Applicant: FirstName_LastName”. If your qualifications align, Dr. Chen will communicate with you in more detail!
Position Description
The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University is seeking a passionate and innovative candidate for a fully funded Ph.D. position in Precision Agriculture and Robotics! The selected student will work on cutting-edge projects involving:
- Robotic design: Developing advanced robotic systems, including the mechanical and electrical design of aerial and ground robots, and related systems.
- Control and Optimization: Designing control algorithms and optimizing multi-robot systems for efficient and collaborative performance.
About Mississippi State University (MSU)
Founded in 1878, MSU is a Carnegie R1: Doctoral University with Very High Research Activity and one of Mississippi's flagship institutions. MSU consistently ranks among the Top 100 universities nationwide for research and development in science and engineering. Located in Starkville, MS—a charming, historic city with a population of about 25,000—MSU offers a vibrant academic and community environment. Starkville is conveniently situated within a two-hour drive of Memphis, Birmingham, and Jackson, and approximately four hours from New Orleans, Atlanta, and Nashville.
Who will you be working with?
The PhD student will work closely with Drs. Dong Chen and J. Alex Thomasson. Dr. Dong Chen is an Assistant Professor at ABE and has published over 20 papers in top journals and conferences, including COMPAG, T-TITS, RAL, TMECH, and ICRA, receiving widespread recognition. Dr. J. Alex Thomasson is a Professor, Department Head of ABE, and Director of the Agricultural Autonomy Institute (AAI). Dr. Thomasson is renowned for his contributions to agricultural autonomy, precision agriculture, remote sensing, drones, image analysis, optoelectronic sensors, and cotton production and processing.
Qualifications
Ph.D. student applicants should have:
- A bachelor's degree or above in agricultural/biosystems engineering, or closely related field.
- Research experience in at least one of the following research topics: mechanical design, sensors, control, optimization, etc.
- Practical computer skills (e.g., Python/C++, ROS, 3D modeling software, mechanical design platforms).
- International applicants require TOEFL: 79 or IELTS: 6.5.
Application Procedures
Please reach out to Dr. Chen ([email protected]) with your CV, your research interests, transcript, and English test scores. Make sure that the subject is “Ph.D. Position Applicant: FirstName_LastName”. If your qualifications align, Dr. Chen will communicate with you in more detail!
