The AMIR Lab is seeking highly motivated PhD students to join our research team at Illinois Tech. If you have a passion for metal additive manufacturing (AM) and expertise in any of the areas below, we encourage you to apply.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ US Citizens or Green Card Holders currently present in the United States
✅ Master’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
✅ Minimum GPA: 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale)
✅ English Proficiency: TOEFL 95 / IELTS 7.0 (if applicable)
✅ Background in metal AM (Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Binder Jetting, Direct Energy Deposition)
✅ Hands-on experience in:
- Powder characterization used in AM
- Microstructure characterization (SEM, EBSD, TEM, XRD)
- Mechanical testing (tensile, fatigue, creep)
- Corrosion behavior (electrochemistry & high-temperature oxidation)
- In-situ monitoring of AM processes
✅ Computational skills in:
- Phase-field modeling, Machine Learning, FEM, DEM, COMSOL
- Alloy design (CALPHAD, MD simulation, DFT modeling)
- Numerical methods in mechanics of materials for fatigue
✅ Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
✅ A proven track record of peer-reviewed publications
Start Date: 📅 July 1, 2025 or later
"About NIAM at Illinois Tech"
The National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing (NIAM) at Illinois Tech is a hub for cutting-edge research in metal additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and computational modeling. NIAM bridges academia and industry to drive innovation in AM processes, materials, and applications. Our goal is to establish Illinois Tech as a leader in advanced manufacturing, securing funding opportunities and industry partnerships to support groundbreaking research.
If interested, please send your application materials with the subject line "PhD in AM" to mostafaei@iit.edu with the following:
- Cover letter detailing your research experience and interests.
- A CV that includes a list of publications.
- Contact information for at least two professional references.
