1. Fully Funded Ph.D./M.S. Student Positions
The Cardiovascular Biomechanics Laboratory at Texas Tech University is seeking highly motivated Master and Ph.D. students who will be starting in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025. We are looking for students who are interested in one or more of the following areas:
(1) machine learning to strategically address challenges in biomechanical modeling;
(2) patient-specific computational modeling of cardiovascular diseases and interventions;
(3) experimental characterization and modeling of the mechanical behavior of cardiovascular tissues.
Successful candidates will be provided with full graduate assistantships that include a tuition waiver, stipends, and student benefits. The student will have a supportive and inclusive research environment and the opportunity to work on impactful research projects in collaboration with Emory University, Yale University, and Georgia Tech.
Who should apply
We welcome applications from candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. Candidates with prior research experience in mechanics and/or machine learning and strong programming skills in languages such as Python, or MATLAB will be given favorable consideration.
How to apply
If interested, please contact Dr. Liu at minliang.liu@ttu.edu. The subject of your email should be “[Master or PhD] application: [Your Name]”. Please include your (i) CV, (ii) TOEFL and GRE scores, and (iii) transcripts. We encourage applications as early as possible. The official application needs to be submitted to TTU.
Test scores requirements
Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL (79 minimum), IELTS(6.5 minimum), and other tests including Duolingo online test (100 minimum).
The GRE test is recommended but not required. Admission requirements can be found on the TTU Graduate School website.
About the PI
Dr. Minliang Liu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2020, and B.Eng. degree in Mechatronic Engineering from Zhejiang University in 2015. His research interests lie primarily at the intersection of cardiovascular biomechanics, computational modeling, and machine learning. Dr. Liu’s research has been funded by National Institutes of Health and American Heart Association, his work has been published in top journals, including Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, and Acta Biomaterialia. He has received several prestigious awards and recognitions, including the Georgia Tech Sigma Xi Best Ph.D. Thesis award (2021), the American Heart Association’s Predoctoral Fellowship (2019), Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023), and Career Development Award (2024).
About Texas Tech University
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University (TTU) is a prestigious public research university in Lubbock, Texas. TTU is classified as an “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity” institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Lubbock is a vibrant and rapidly growing city in Texas, offering students an affordable cost of living and a range of cultural and recreational opportunities. The Whitacre College of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TTU has been recognized for its excellence in engineering education and research.
2. Undergraduate Positions
Undergraduate students currently enrolled at TTU who are interested in our research are encouraged to email their CV to Dr. Liu. We welcome students from all engineering disciplines. Paid support for undergraduate students is available through the TTU Honors College, TTU TrUE Scholar program, and our lab.
3. M.S. Thesis Students
Current Master’s students at TTU interested in completing their MS thesis in our lab are encouraged to email their CV and research interests to Dr. Liu.