PhD Positions in Materials Engineering at Florida State University (FAMU–FSU College of Engineering), USA

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Summary

The Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Department at the FAMU–FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, is inviting applications for PhD positions in Materials Engineering. The program focuses on advancing next-generation functional materials through a combination of advanced synthesis, in-situ characterization, machine learning, and scalable industrial implementation.

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Summary Table

Field	Details
Designation	PhD Researcher
Department	Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Institution	Florida State University (FAMU–FSU College of Engineering)
Location	Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Research Area	Advanced Materials Engineering
Eligibility	B.Sc./M.Sc. in relevant field + publication + English proficiency
Application Mode	Email
Contact Person	Dr. Ali Abdelhafiz

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Designation

• PhD Researcher in Materials Engineering
• (Also open for Master’s and Visiting Researcher positions)

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Research Area

The research program focuses on cutting-edge materials engineering, including:

• High-throughput materials experimentation
• Non-equilibrium materials synthesis
• In-situ and operando characterization
• Surface and interface engineering
• Physics-informed machine learning for materials design
• Robotics and automation in materials discovery
• Industrial-scale device validation

Application Areas:

1. Materials for extreme environments (e.g., high-temperature oxidation and corrosion resistance)
2. Critical mineral extraction and recovery

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Location

• Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Department
• FAMU–FSU College of Engineering
• Florida State University
• Tallahassee, Florida, USA

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Eligibility / Qualification

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Or closely related disciplines
• For PhD applicants (outside the USA):
  • A Master’s degree is required
• Academic Requirements:
  • Minimum GPA:
    • 3.4 (B.Sc.)
    • 3.6 (M.Sc.)
• Research Experience:
  • At least one first-author publication in a Q1 journal
• English Proficiency:
  • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 90
  • IELTS: Minimum 7
• GRE Scores:
  • Quantitative: 162
  • Analytical Writing: 3.5

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Job Description

Selected candidates will:

• Conduct advanced research in next-generation functional materials
• Work on high-throughput and non-equilibrium synthesis techniques
• Utilize in-situ/operando characterization tools
• Apply machine learning for predictive materials design
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects integrating automation and robotics
• Contribute to scaling materials from lab discovery to industrial application
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their applications and inquiries via email to:

📧 Dr. Ali Abdelhafiz
Email: ali_m@mit.edu

Application should include:

• Updated CV
• Academic transcripts
• Statement of purpose
• Proof of publications
• English proficiency scores
• GRE scores

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Last Date for Apply

• Applications are typically reviewed on a rolling basis; early application is strongly encouraged