Teams

Ph.D. Students

Our IDEA Lab invites applications for funded PhD positions beginning Fall 2025 (or Spring 2026).

• What you’ll do:
  • Develop and deploy optimization and AI models for manufacturing and/or energy management
  • Work with real‑world industry partners to test and validate systems
  • Publish in top-tier venues and present at conferences such as IISE, INFORMS, and IEEE PES
• Ideal candidates:
  • Holds a Master’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Possesses a solid foundation in mathematics and is familiar with optimization and machine learning concepts
  • Has experience with programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar)
• We offer:
  • Full funding (tuition, salary, benefits, travel support)
  • Access to computational resources, dedicated lab space, and hands-on use of testbeds
  • Active collaboration opportunities across other labs, universities, and industry partners

How to apply: Send your CV, transcripts, and a 1‑page cover letter to lyun@charlotte.edu by July 15, 2025.