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PhD scholarship (19'500 €/year) available in a collaboration between Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and STMicroelectronics in the framework of the PhD program of national interest in Robotics and Intelligent Machines. See procedures and position description here: https://lnkd.in/ds3MprDt Curriculum Healthcare and Wellness of Persons, position #11 on Edge AI computing for intelligent machines, co-supervised with Giuseppe Desoli Applications close the 9th of July at noon. This doctoral project focuses on developing and integrating advanced information processing strategies, including AI and neuromorphic solutions, within robots. Emphasizing edge implementations, it aims to enhance real-time interaction in complex, dynamic environments, enabling robots to cooperate with humans and other agents. Applications include service robotics and telepresence operations, ensuring safe and effective bidirectional interactions among machines, people, and their surroundings. A key aspect of the project involves leveraging in-memory computing and neuromorphic computing to achieve ultra low power and efficiency. These technologies aim to significantly boost the computational capabilities of robots, fostering more autonomous and intelligent behavior in service and telepresence roles. Applicants are expected to have a background in electronic, control, mechatronic, biomedical, mechanical, or computer engineering or related fields. However, this is not limiting, and other STEM MSc degrees could be considered.

In today’s post we are thrilled to highlight Dr. Afshin Rahimi, PhD, PEng, SMIEEE, a FEAS graduate alum and Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering at the University of Windsor. Afshin shares insightful advice for our graduate students and postdocs to help them succeed in their careers. 👉 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 Afshin affirms that developing a quality faculty position application package takes time and effort. Students and postdocs should not hesitate to ask for help reviewing their application. He suggests using the feedback from each of their applications to improve their writing skills. Armed with excellent writing and research skills, Afshin won numerous scholarships and awards during his time at Toronto Metropolitan University including the Vanier CGS fellowship and the C. Ravi Ravindran Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award for his research on fault diagnosis and prognosis for aerospace systems. He is incredibly grateful to his mentors Drs. Hekmat Alighanbari and Krishna Kumar, and professors at TMU FEAS Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for their support and guidance. 👉 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 During his academic training at TMU Afshin worked with several organizations including ISS, Tirgan, Oakham House Choir, MITACS, RIADI and AeroGCU in research, administrative, student governance, and cocurricular capacities. One of his most impactful roles was working with students to enhance their writing skills as a writing consultant for Student Life and Learning Support. These invaluable experiences have shaped Afshin’s research program, mentoring and teaching. 👉 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 Afshin mentions that collaborating with industry for research helps build connections and introduces students and postdocs to industry culture, mindset, and how research projects function in a non-academic environment. He encourages students to collaborate with peers and present research at conferences and actively engage in interdisciplinary events, workshops, and seminars within and beyond your institution. Joining professional societies related to their engineering subfield can also offer opportunities to develop relationships with potential collaborators and open doors to collaborative research projects. Afshin worked in industry briefly before transitioning into an academic position and acknowledges that having a knowledge of both sectors is highly advantageous. Afshin’s contributions transcend his research, impacting the lives of his peers, students and community through his outreach, leadership, and mentorship. We wish Afshin all the best and thank him for sharing his gained wisdom to help our students and postdocs. Image ref: Univ. of Windsor, Faculty of Engineering #careeradvice #graduateschool #postdocs #engineering

Research Studentship in ‘Damage Tolerance of Ni-Based Alloys at Cryogenic Temperatures’ at University of Oxford 3.5-year D.Phil. studentship Supervisor: Prof Dong (Lilly) Liu and Prof Felix Hofmann As part of the drive for Net Zero emissions by 2050 aerospace OEMs are in the early stages of development of hydrogen fuelled gas turbine engines. Rolls-Royce has launched a programme to run a full-scale liquid hydrogen fuelled engine ground test. When using liquid hydrogen as a fuel, much of the fuel system will be operating at cryogenic temperature. Hence a good understanding of how aerospace alloys will behave at cryogenic temperatures is essential to inform component integrity assessment. A key input into this is understanding of damage … Read More » 3.5-year D.Phil. studentship Supervisor: Prof Dong (Lilly) Liu and Prof Felix Hofmann As part of the drive for Net Zero emissions by 2050 aerospace OEMs are in the early stages of development of hydrogen fuelled gas turbine engines. Rolls-Royce has launched a programme to run a full-scale liquid hydrogen fuelled engine ground test. When using liquid hydrogen as a fuel, much of the fuel system will be operating at cryogenic temperature. Hence a good understanding of how aerospace alloys will behave at cryogenic temperatures is ...

Engineering from MIT or Stanford — What Should You Choose? 🚀 Choosing between MIT and Stanford for engineering can be tough. Here's a quick guide to help you decide: Location 🌎 MIT is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, near Boston, and has a strong focus on scientific and technological research. Its urban campus is divided into five schools and a college, making it a hub of innovation. Stanford is located in Palo Alto, California, near San Francisco. Its suburban campus offers a beautiful and peaceful environment for students. Course Structure 📚 MIT offers flexible degree options in fields like aeronautics, astronautics, chemical, and mechanical engineering. It focuses on a holistic education with plenty of extracurriculars and interdepartmental collaborations. Stanford provides 16 defined undergraduate majors and allows students to design their own study paths. It emphasizes hands-on learning with a blend of interactive courses and traditional lectures. Scholarships 💰 MIT offers need-based financial aid through the MIT Scholarship, with about 58% of undergraduates receiving aid and a median scholarship of $63,729 for 2022–2023. Stanford offers unique scholarships like the Engineers in the Arts Scholarship for those interested in music and engineering. Financially needy engineering students can apply for this. Admissions Process 📝 Both schools have a competitive acceptance rate of 4%. MIT looks at factors beyond test scores for a holistic evaluation, while Stanford focuses on academic excellence and potential contributions to society. Extracurricular Activities 🎉 MIT has over 450 student organizations, including unique groups like the Laboratory for Chocolate Science and the Science Fiction Society. Stanford also offers diverse clubs, such as the Solar Car Project and Pre-Business Association, and has a vibrant Greek life and athletic programs. Both schools offer global programs that provide international exposure and address global challenges. Deciding between MIT’s urban energy or Stanford’s suburban serenity depends on what environment you thrive in. Choose wisely — both paths lead to a bright future in engineering!✨ If you have any queries, book a free session with our counsellor Call Now:- +91 783-809-3030 #abroademyofficial #studyabroad #studyinusa #USA #studying #studyingabroad #abroadstudy #studyabroadlife #internationalstudy #studyabroad2024 #studyabroadlife #studyabroadconsultants #student #USuniversity #MIT #Stanford #MITvsStanford #MITEngineering #StanfordEngineering

How did I start doing research when I had no clue about the process? In my 2nd year of undergraduate at IIT Madras, I realised that seniors who have publications are getting admits into top universities. Seeing this, I also wanted publications and wanted to do research. The problem was: I had no clue how to start. I had taken a course on Fluid Mechanics, and was enjoying that course. One afternoon, I went to the office of the professor teaching that course. I had no idea how he would react. What would he think? I had never done research before. “Sir, my name is Raj and I really enjoy your Fluid Mech course. I want to start a research project in this field. I am a complete beginner” “Here’s a list of 10 topics my lab is working on. You can choose one. I will assign a PhD candidate to work with you. You can get started this week if you want” I did not expect such a positive response at all. I was very happy after leaving the professor’s office that day. That was the beginning of my research journey. I started going to the Fluid Mech lab every day. I learnt everything from the PhD candidates in the lab. I learnt about setting up experiments, analysing results and developing theories. I experienced the tremendous hardships you face when doing a serious research project. I remember using a fluorescent laser sheet and passing it through water late at night. When I saw the particles in that laser sheet, I felt the real joy of doing science. After 2 years, I published a first author paper in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics with the professor. In my undergraduate, I learnt all the tools you need for completing a successful PhD.  The grad school admissions committee saw this when I applied for Masters and PhD. I got admitted into MIT, Stanford, Purdue, UIUC and CMU. It all started with a cold visit to the professor’s office. If I had not knocked on that door, it would have never opened. Learnings from this experience: (1) Professors are usually very encouraging and supportive to see beginners start their research journey. (2) Don’t be scared of approaching professors. If you don’t knock on closed doors, they will always remain closed. (3) When you start your research journey, be serious about it. Doing research is not like doing an internship. 1-2 months are not enough. You need to allocate at least 1 year to do serious, impactful research. P.S: If your college does not have a good research environment, you can always email professors and start your research journey. In the comments, I have mentioned the link to our FREE newsletter. We will be sharing an email template I used to email professors and start projects with them. You can subscribe to the newsletter to access this template. In the pic, you can see me in my undergraduate Fluid Mechanics lab, with the laser needed for my experiments.

I would say the same being in Medicine. I had literally no idea what biomedical/ clinical research entails, but I took the bold step of approaching a senior I knew, during my PREMEDICAL (NEET UG entrance preparation) times; and he was so welcoming. I owe all my research journey to that shot I took and that senior and his support. Trust me folks, mentors (look for good ones; but no this isn’t about having “connections”) are more than willing to guide beginners; enthusiasm on our (students’) end is the key! After all, what I even suggest my juniors - Doing courses and all if fine; but the real way to learn research is to “get your feet wet” - actually get into a research project, and then learn along the process! (And please, don’t do it just “for the sake of CV”, research is really beautiful 🥰)

Want to get middle-school kids excited about science? Let them do their own experiments on MIT.nano’s state-of-the-art microscopes! That was the brainchild of Carl Thrasher and Tao Cai, Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate students who spearheaded the Electron Microscopy Elevating Representation and Growth in Education (EMERGE) program. EMERGE invited 18 eighth-grade students to the pilot event at MIT.nano—a two-hour workshop during which each student explored mystery samples of everyday materials using one of two scanning electron microscopes, which scan material samples using a beam of electrons to form an image. The students were part of a multi-year science and engineering exploration program called MITES Saturdays, run by MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (previously OEOP). With the success of the pilot, the EMERGE team is looking to offer more programs to the MITES students in the spring. Anna Osherov, associate director for Characterization.nano, is excited to give students more access to the cumulative staff knowledge and cutting-edge equipment at MIT.nano. “Our mission is to support mature researchers — and to help inspire the future PhDs and professors who will come to MIT to learn, research, and innovate,” Osherov says. “Designing and offering such programs, aimed at fostering natural curiosity and creativity of young minds, has a tremendous long-term benefit to our society. We can raise tomorrow’s generation in a better way.” Read the MIT News article: https://lnkd.in/drRz6uqM #microscopy #imaging #characterization #materialsscience #chemistry #engineering #education #mentoring #mentorship #science #technology #research

[Oppotunities: postdoc and PhD positions] 1) Postdoc positions I always welcome highly motivated postdocs who are funded by a fellowship to work with me. - Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship. If you want to work with me, please contact me so we can work on a proposal. https://lnkd.in/gPzsUWEf - Many other funding opportunities can be found from the link below (scroll down to the middle of the page). https://lnkd.in/gN5Vdg4G 2) PhD students I am still actively recruiting strong and motivated PhD students for fall 2024/spring 2025. Please look at my website, follow the instructions, and submit your full application package. https://thovle.weebly.com/ 3) Visiting scholars/students. There are some fellowships/programs that you can apply for, such as: - Fulbright https://lnkd.in/gCDZs4vR - Overseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship Program at Purdue https://lnkd.in/gjfF2qR4 - US-India Collaborative Research https://lnkd.in/grkjtiEy Please look at my website for more information. If you would like to visit and conduct research at SmartLogs research lab, please email me your CV and we can discuss further about your plan. https://lnkd.in/gK5E26b4 #operationsresearch #industriengineering #transportationengineering #logistics #supplychain #robotics #cav #automatedvehicles #ML/AI #optimization #semiconductors #digitaltwins #resilience #spacelogistics #healthcare #sixsigma

"My advice to current students and postdocs is to recognize the importance of social and creative skills alongside technical expertise. For better or worse, science is done by people, and there will always be complexity to navigate because of that. More than providing engineering knowledge, classes serve as platforms for developing critical thinking, time management, and a collaborative network. Cultivate personal connections within the department, leveraging the wealth of kindness and talent present. It can be so easy to get lost in the depths of doing complex math for an upcoming problem set deadline, but pursuing hobbies, social skills, and creative interests outside of engineering is invaluable. I highly recommend getting involved in classes and organizations in fields that are not ChemE, not STEM, and are purely “for fun” – creative writing, pottery, PE, film studies, public speaking, languages/cultures, philosophy, etc. College campuses have so many unique resources, and I would encourage everyone to reflect on the specific skills that they hope to develop during their years at Stanford.” - Archana Verma, B.S. '21, Chemical Engineering Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBK9fjr7 #StanfordChemE

So many practical tips for students considering a STEM career...ranging from how to decide whether engineering is the "right choice," and the variety of engineering disciplines from which to choose...and when and how to make that decision! Thanks, Dr. Ritu Raman!