The University of Delaware is providing an exclusive opportunity to enjoy a fully-funded PhD Position in Microrobotics at the Mechanical Engineering department in the USA. The funding programme is open for the academic year 2020/2021.
The purpose of the PhD project is to develop new soft micron-scale robots that are capable of swimming in complex biological fluids. The student will work on design, fabrication, and control of micron-scale polymer-based soft robots at the University of Delaware.
University of Delaware Information
Founded in 1743, University of Delaware is a non-profit public private partnership higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Newark (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Delaware. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of Delaware (UD) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Delaware (UD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 276 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
The University of Delaware will provide fully-funded PhD position in soft micro-robotics at the Mechanical Engineering department for the academic session 2020/2021.