Multiple PhD positions are available immediately in the Computational and Theoretical Multiphysics Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Florida State University (https://eng.famu.fsu.edu/me). 

Research Areas Include:

• Multiphase Flow: Computational and theoretical studies of multiphase systems, including phase change, bubble dynamics, and interface-resolving simulations.
• Turbulent Boundary Layers and Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI): Investigating turbulent flows, flow-induced vibrations, and fluid-structure interactions using high-fidelity simulations and reduced-order modeling.
• Gust-Airfoil Interaction: Developing data-driven models to predict unsteady aerodynamic responses of airfoils under gusts, including short-time predictions and flow control strategies.
• Biolocomotion: Dynamics of microswimmers, nonlinear low-Reynolds-number flows, and bio-inspired locomotion studied through advanced computational and theoretical modeling.

Relevant Skills/Interests:

• Creativity and interest in interdisciplinary research
• BSc/MSc degree in mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering, applied mathematics, computational physics, or related fields
• Experience in CFD, multiphase flow simulations, unsteady aerodynamics, or biolocomotion
• Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, C++, Fortran)
• Familiarity with machine learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch) is a plus for ML-focused projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Start Date:

The start date is as soon as January 2026.

Application Materials:

Please submit the following to Dr. Kourosh Shoele (kshoele_at_fsu_dot_edu):

• A short statement of research interests and background
• CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names and contact information of three references

Include the phrase "PhD applicant – [preferred research area]" in the subject line of your email (e.g., "PhD applicant – Multiphase Flow").