Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
Dr. Xinyao Zhang graduated from the University of Florida under Dr. Sara Behdad. His research focuses on Human-Robot Interaction, Human-Cyber-Physical Systems, and AI-Enabled Computation. He is the first author of research published in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics (Zone 1 of the Chinese Academy of Sciences) and high-level journals and conferences by ASME. He serves as a reviewer for academic publications including the Journal of Mechanical Design, IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, and workshops for ICML and ICLR.
Available Subjects:
- Human Intelligence: Predict multimodal collaboration and strengthen human-centric system design
- Robot Intelligence: Augment robot learning for seamless interaction across physical and digital realms
- Process Intelligence: Optimize manufacturing operations and leverage advanced prototypes to enhance data-driven insights
Eligibility criteria:
- TOEFL score of 80 is required; qualified applicants may apply for a GRE waiver.
- Eligible degrees: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related fields.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a passion for research and experience in experimental design or project work.
Application Procedure:
Please send your email to [email protected], with the subject line: “PhD Application + Expected Enrollment Term (Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 / Fall 2026).”
The email content should include: your CV, academic background (Expertise or Skill), and desired research direction (Research Expectation or Career Plan). Submissions can be in either Chinese or English.
