PhD Opening: The Mehmani Research Group is offering a fully funded PhD position starting Fall 2024 in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in conducting research on reactive transport modeling, machine learning, multiscale algorithms, and multi-resolution imaging of geomaterials.
Summary Table:
- University: Pennsylvania State University
- Department: Energy and Mineral Engineering
- Start Date: Fall 2024
- Research Focus: Porous Media Physics
Scholarship Description:
PhD Opening at the Pennsylvania State University in Porous Media Physics
Join the Mehmani Research Group and explore the fundamental physics of flow and deformation in porous media. This fully funded PhD position is dedicated to understanding microscale processes and their impact on macroscale behaviors. Research areas encompass reactive transport modeling, machine learning, multiscale algorithms, and advanced imaging techniques for geomaterials. The research group’s focus extends to applications in energy and environmental fields, including subsurface technologies and sustainable energy solutions.
Eligibility: We are seeking candidates with a strong background in computational fluid and/or solid mechanics, applied mathematics, computer programming, machine learning, or image analysis. While a Master’s degree is advantageous, it is not a mandatory requirement. The selected student will work on developing innovative algorithms, methods, and workflows for modeling and characterizing geologic porous media, particularly those with extreme heterogeneity, for applications related to geologic carbon storage. Collaboration with interdisciplinary researchers, access to cutting-edge equipment, and supercomputing facilities will be provided.
Required Documents: Interested candidates should contact Yashar Mehmani via email at y2m5192@psu.edu to discuss the research project. Please include the following attachments in your email:
- Unofficial transcripts
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Names and contact information of three references
- A brief personal statement describing your motivation for joining our group and how your background aligns with the position
Applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements set by The Graduate School and the EME department at Pennsylvania State University.
How to Apply: To apply for this exciting research opportunity, reach out to Yashar Mehmani via email at y2m5192@psu.edu to initiate discussions about the research project. Ensure that you include the required documents mentioned above in your email. Don’t miss this chance to become a part of groundbreaking research in porous media physics.
Last Date: The application deadline for the Fall 2024 semester is January 5, 2024. If you plan to attend the American Geophysical Union (AGU) conference from December 11-15, 2023, please inform Yashar Mehmani to arrange an in-person interview or meeting. Join us in advancing the field of porous media physics at Pennsylvania State University!
