NASSERI SCHOOL OF BUILDING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Fully Funded Ph.D Positions Available
The IDOBE (Intelligent Design & Operation for Built Environment) research group at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, is pleased to announce fully funded Ph.D. positions. We are looking for applicants with an MSc degree, at least one published conference paper, or one submitted journal paper and a strong background in engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, civil and environmental, electrical, chemical and materials), computer science, or applied math. Exceptions can be made for highly motivated/self-funded students from other disciplines. Interested candidates can email idobe@ualberta.ca for further details. Please include unofficial transcripts, English proficiency test results, and resumes. The IDOBE group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive academic community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as women, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous, and/or people with disabilities. The IDOBE group focuses on the modeling, design, and operation of sustainable buildings, communities, greenhouses, and their systems, with expertise in the following areas: Thermal (heat transfer) and illumination (natural and electric) Physics-based and data-driven (machine learning, Bayesian estimation) modeling Experimental, theoretical, and application Modular, additive, prefabricated, and robotic construction Energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable Computational and intelligent design and management Examples of ongoing projects include modeling, design, and operation of building-integrated thermal energy storage, intelligent design and construction of masonry buildings, advanced thermal modeling and calculation of effective thermal resistance, and design and data-driven modeling of hybrid heating systems, among others. For more information about Dr. Chen, please visit: https://www.nasserischool.ca/yuxiang-chen/ While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.