[PhD招生] University of Kansas: 2026 Spring/Fall Mechanical Engr (Design Opt+AI)
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堪萨斯大学机械工程博士生项目2026年春秋季招生（长期有效）：
研究方向：AI-driven design, design optimization，dynamics/fracture/impact mechanics, soft material design, control-design co-optimization, AI for science。
导师简介：邓博士毕业于威斯康星大学，曾在西北大学做博士后。他的研究方向包括工程设计、计算力学、优化和机器学习。他的研究成果发表在《Computational Mechanics》《Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization》《Computers & Structures》《International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering》等期刊上。他有着丰富的工作经验，曾长期在工程软件公司任职。课题组也和工业界保持良好的合作。关于老师的详细信息，请查看他的个人主页：sdeng9.github.io。想多了解实验室和KU机械系，请访问学校主页：me.ku.edu。
关于学校和城市：堪萨斯大学成立于1865年，是堪萨斯州的旗舰大学，属于顶尖的R1研究型大学，也是美国大学协会（AAU）的成员。学校每年在科研上投入约3.4亿美元，科研全美排名79-98： shanghairanking.com。学校所在地劳伦斯市，被评为全美十大最佳大学城之一。生活方便，校园有免费的公交车。劳伦斯市很干净安全，非常适合学习和生活。距离堪萨斯城30分钟车程。堪萨斯城人口超过250万，是中西部最大的都市之一，也是2026年世界杯的主办城市之一。体育方面，KU篮球队拿过四次NCAA全国冠军，KU也是Big12 Conference成员之一。
申请条件：
机械工程、工程力学、土木工程、航空航天或相关专业本科（硕士更佳）。
有国际期刊发表记录（一作更佳）。
使用CAE软件使用经验，比如Abaqus、Ansys、Nastran 或 Altair。
有开发计算力学或机器学习代码的经验。
熟练掌握编程语言：MATLAB、Python、JAX 和/或 C++。
良好的沟通能力。
研究支持：
提供全额RA，TA奖学金
配套的研究设施，包括实验室，个人主机，GPU服务器，学校高性能计算服务器。
鼓励参加国内外学的术会议，支持学术界和工业界的暑期实习机会。
申请材料：如果您对我们的项目感兴趣，请把以下材料合并为一个PDF文件，发送至我的邮箱 [email protected]：
简历/个人履历（包括预计毕业时间、教育背景、GPA、完整的论文/项目/报告）；
本科,研究生成绩单；
三位推荐人的姓名与联系方式。
本招生广告长期有效。期待志同道合，对研究充满兴趣的你们加入我们课题组，一起探索未知的科学领域。
Job Description
Multiple openings are available for full-time Ph.D. students at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kansas (KU) under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Shiguang Deng. Candidates with strong interests in leveraging artificial intelligence and scientific machine learning to advance engineering design and computational mechanics for the innovation of material-structure systems are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience in topology optimization, finite element analysis, fracture mechanics, impact mechanics, dynamics, soft material modeling, control, Gaussian process, machine learning and AI are especially desirable for the positions.
Qualifications
B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, or related fields (M.S. degree is preferred).
Experience in using CAE software, e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran, and/or Altair.
Experience in developing computational mechanics and/or machine learning codes.
Proficiency in programming languages: MATLAB, Python, JAX, and/or C++.
Publication record in international journals (first-authored publication is preferred).
Good communication skills.
About the University of Kansas
Founded in 1865, KU is the state’s flagship university, an R1 institution, a member of the esteemed Association of American Universities (AAU). In a commitment to innovation and research, KU is ranked 79-98 among all US universities according to the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (shanghairanking.com KU has one of the most successful college basketball programs in the nation, winning four NCAA national championships. The city of Lawrence, home to KU, has been recognized by the American Institute for Economic Research as one of the top 10 College Towns. Lawrence offers a convenient public transit system, including an Amtrak train station and free buses on campus, as well as commuting to nearby Greater Kansas City in about 30 minutes. Home to 2.5 million people, Kansas City is a vibrant metro in the heart of the Midwest and will be a host city for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
Application Documents
To apply, please combine the following files into one PDF file and send to Dr. Deng at 1point3acres.com with the email title of “PhD position application from YOUR NAME”: resume/CV (including expected graduation date, education background, GPA, a full list of publications/projects/presentation/posters), transcripts, one-page cover letter describing your research background and future interests in our lab, and names and contacts of three professional references. The positions are open until filled. More information about our lab can be found at: me.ku.edu.
研究方向：AI-driven design, design optimization，dynamics/fracture/impact mechanics, soft material design, control-design co-optimization, AI for science。
导师简介：邓博士毕业于威斯康星大学，曾在西北大学做博士后。他的研究方向包括工程设计、计算力学、优化和机器学习。他的研究成果发表在《Computational Mechanics》《Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization》《Computers & Structures》《International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering》等期刊上。他有着丰富的工作经验，曾长期在工程软件公司任职。课题组也和工业界保持良好的合作。关于老师的详细信息，请查看他的个人主页：sdeng9.github.io。想多了解实验室和KU机械系，请访问学校主页：me.ku.edu。
关于学校和城市：堪萨斯大学成立于1865年，是堪萨斯州的旗舰大学，属于顶尖的R1研究型大学，也是美国大学协会（AAU）的成员。学校每年在科研上投入约3.4亿美元，科研全美排名79-98： shanghairanking.com。学校所在地劳伦斯市，被评为全美十大最佳大学城之一。生活方便，校园有免费的公交车。劳伦斯市很干净安全，非常适合学习和生活。距离堪萨斯城30分钟车程。堪萨斯城人口超过250万，是中西部最大的都市之一，也是2026年世界杯的主办城市之一。体育方面，KU篮球队拿过四次NCAA全国冠军，KU也是Big12 Conference成员之一。
申请条件：
机械工程、工程力学、土木工程、航空航天或相关专业本科（硕士更佳）。
有国际期刊发表记录（一作更佳）。
使用CAE软件使用经验，比如Abaqus、Ansys、Nastran 或 Altair。
有开发计算力学或机器学习代码的经验。
熟练掌握编程语言：MATLAB、Python、JAX 和/或 C++。
良好的沟通能力。
研究支持：
提供全额RA，TA奖学金
配套的研究设施，包括实验室，个人主机，GPU服务器，学校高性能计算服务器。
鼓励参加国内外学的术会议，支持学术界和工业界的暑期实习机会。
申请材料：如果您对我们的项目感兴趣，请把以下材料合并为一个PDF文件，发送至我的邮箱 [email protected]：
简历/个人履历（包括预计毕业时间、教育背景、GPA、完整的论文/项目/报告）；
本科,研究生成绩单；
三位推荐人的姓名与联系方式。
本招生广告长期有效。期待志同道合，对研究充满兴趣的你们加入我们课题组，一起探索未知的科学领域。
Job Description
Multiple openings are available for full-time Ph.D. students at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kansas (KU) under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Shiguang Deng. Candidates with strong interests in leveraging artificial intelligence and scientific machine learning to advance engineering design and computational mechanics for the innovation of material-structure systems are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience in topology optimization, finite element analysis, fracture mechanics, impact mechanics, dynamics, soft material modeling, control, Gaussian process, machine learning and AI are especially desirable for the positions.
Qualifications
B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, or related fields (M.S. degree is preferred).
Experience in using CAE software, e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran, and/or Altair.
Experience in developing computational mechanics and/or machine learning codes.
Proficiency in programming languages: MATLAB, Python, JAX, and/or C++.
Publication record in international journals (first-authored publication is preferred).
Good communication skills.
About the University of Kansas
Founded in 1865, KU is the state’s flagship university, an R1 institution, a member of the esteemed Association of American Universities (AAU). In a commitment to innovation and research, KU is ranked 79-98 among all US universities according to the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (shanghairanking.com KU has one of the most successful college basketball programs in the nation, winning four NCAA national championships. The city of Lawrence, home to KU, has been recognized by the American Institute for Economic Research as one of the top 10 College Towns. Lawrence offers a convenient public transit system, including an Amtrak train station and free buses on campus, as well as commuting to nearby Greater Kansas City in about 30 minutes. Home to 2.5 million people, Kansas City is a vibrant metro in the heart of the Midwest and will be a host city for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
Application Documents
To apply, please combine the following files into one PDF file and send to Dr. Deng at 1point3acres.com with the email title of “PhD position application from YOUR NAME”: resume/CV (including expected graduation date, education background, GPA, a full list of publications/projects/presentation/posters), transcripts, one-page cover letter describing your research background and future interests in our lab, and names and contacts of three professional references. The positions are open until filled. More information about our lab can be found at: me.ku.edu.
