Our lab currently has 2–3 fully funded PhD positions available in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Houston. We welcome highly motivated students interested in interdisciplinary research at the interface of bioelectronics, biomedical engineering, sensing, neuromodulation, and biomaterials.
PhD Position:
We are particularly interested in applicants with strong hands-on research experience in one or more of the following areas:
Bioelectronics, Embedded Systems, and Intelligent Sensing
Circuit and PCB design
Embedded systems and microcontrollers
Wireless electronics and instrumentation
Physiological signal acquisition and processing
Machine learning/AI and closed-loop control
Biomedical devices and neuromodulation systems
Soft stretchable electronics, and tissue interfaces
Flexible/stretchable electronics
Wearable or implantable sensors
Device fabrication and characterization
Soft materials and functional materials
Microfabrication and biomedical sensor integration
Biomedical Engineering and In Vivo Research (Candidates with substantial hands-on animal research experience are particularly encouraged to apply)
Physiology and neural engineering
Biomedical instrumentation and physiological measurements
Hands-on small-animal experimentation
Animal surgery, anesthesia, physiological monitoring, electrophysiology, tissue collection, or related in vivo techniques
Tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and biomaterials
Applicants with B.S. or M.S. degrees in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Bioengineering, or related fields are welcome. Prospective students may contact Prof. Zhengwei Li at zli65@central.uh.edu . Please include:
CV
Academic transcripts
One or two representative publications/preprints, if available
A brief description of your specific research contributions and research interests
Preferred PhD starting semester