1) Ph.D./MSc. Positions Available in Smart Logistics
Systems
(Unfortunately,
I do not have RA/TA funding for Master’s students at this time.
However, I can offer supervision for research credits.)
The
School of Engineering Technology
at
Purdue University offers a Ph.D. program and a master’s program
specialized in Industrial Engineering Technology. Information of the
programs can be found at:
Ph.D. program (https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/phd-technology)
MSc Program (https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/ms-engineering-technology)
The
School is seeking talented and highly motivated students for multiple
graduate research assistant positions to conduct research in the area(s)
of:
-
Supply chain (resilience, sustainability, optimization, security, semiconductors, etc.)
-
Digital twins and data analytics for transportation/logistics/supply chain systems
-
Freight decarbonization
-
Urban logistics modeling (delivery robot, drone, etc.)
Applicants
with strong AI/ optimization/ network science and programming skills
(e.g., Python, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Matlab, R, SQL) are encouraged to
apply. A degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer
Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Transportation
Engineering, or relevant fields is highly preferred. Please check the
requirements for the PhD program at:
https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/prospective/gradrequirements/westlafayette/tech.html
and for MS program at:
https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/prospective/gradrequirements/westlafayette/engt.html
.
Please check the application deadlines on the system (however, I encourage you to apply on Purdue system as early as you can at
https://gradapply.purdue.edu/apply/
)
(note: deadlines are different for US citizen applicants and
international applicants as well as for PhD. or MS programs). Accepted
Ph.D. students
will be provided with full financial support.
If you
meet ALL the requirements
and are interested,
-
For PhD applicants
: Please complete an application short form at:
https://forms.office.com/r/ZjfGf0Pwyj
-
For MS applicants: Please complete an application short form at: https://forms.office.com/r/vp44JGkbdi
-
Please
send your CV, transcripts, cover letter/research plan, paper(s)/writing
sample(s), TOEFL/IELTS score (minimum TOEFL 80/IELTS 6.5), and GRE
score (if available) to
[email protected]
. Please have
your email subject as “PhD_Application_Last name_First name” or
“MS_Application_Last name_First name”. Only applicants send their
completed application packages (i.e., with
ALL required documents)
are considered.
There are many
fellowships
provided via Purdue graduate school.
If you volunteer working in SmartLogs Lab (no paid), please send your CV, transcript, and writing samples to
[email protected]
. Please have your email subject as “Grad_Volunteer_Last name_First name”.
2) Positions for undergraduate students
I
am looking for talented and motivated undergraduate students to work
with me on research in the areas of smart logistics, supply chain
management, intelligent transportation systems, etc.
My
current call for undergrad students to work with me (paid internship)
in the area of Semiconductor Supply Chain. For applying and more
information, please visit
'Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship' website
and the
Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) program
.
If you volunteer working in SmartLogs Lab (no paid), please send your CV, transcript, and writing samples to
[email protected]
.
You should have basic skills in data analytics and programing (e.g.,
Python, R). Please have your email subject as “Undergrad_Volunteer_Last
name_First name”.
3) Postdoc positions
I
am looking for a talented and highly self-motivated postdoc to help
with research, proposal writing, mentoring (under)grad students, and
other responsibilities. Purdue SmartLogs Research Lab currently conducts
research in the areas of:
-
Supply chain (resilience, sustainability, optimization, security, semiconductors, etc.)
-
Digital twins for transportation/logistics/supply chain systems
-
Freight transport decarbonization
-
Urban logistics modeling (delivery robot, drone, etc.)
Applicants
with strong AI/ optimization/ network science and programming skills
(e.g., Python, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Matlab, R, SQL) are encouraged to
apply. A PhD degree (or close to finishing) in Industrial Engineering,
Operations Research, Computer Science/Engineering, Data Science, Applied
Mathematics, Statistics, Transportation Engineering, or relevant fields
is highly preferred.
If you meet the requirements and are interested:
-
Please complete an application short form at:
https://forms.office.com/r/LmqKXP6Zc8
-
Please
send your CV (including a list of at least 3 referees), transcripts,
cover letter, research plan, and paper(s) (zip all files into one folder
named “Last name_First name”) to
[email protected]
.
Please have your email subject as “Postdoc_Application_Last name_First name”.
Shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. I am available to chat during the TRB
2024 Conference if you plan to attend. The initial appointment will be
for one year, with the possibility of renewal, subject to performance
and funding availability. The application will be reviewed as soon as
received until the positions are filled.
