Two PhD Research Assistant positions are available in the Porous Media and Multiphase Flow (PMMF) Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NC State University. The projects are expected to start in January 2026.
The projects are Multiphysics in nature and are comprised of computational (~70%) and experimental (~30%) tasks. Project-1 is focused on developing a computational model to simulate coalescence of aerosolized droplets in porous media. Project-2 is focused on formulating electrostatic charge formation in porous media and studying its impact on capturing airborne particles.
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at NC State University has an enrollment of over 1,300 undergraduates and 400 graduate students. NC State’s location on Centennial Campus, combined with its proximity to the Research Triangle Park and neighboring universities, provides extensive opportunities for academic and industrial interaction and collaboration. The College of Engineering is ranked overall #24 among all engineering colleges in the nation.
The applicants must have a BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with background in Computer Programming and fluid dynamics modeling. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Hooman Tafreshi (hvtafres@ncsu.edu) with the following information:
1-Complete resume in PDF format,
2-BS and MS transcripts,
3-GRE and Toefl scores if available,
4-Names and email address of three references.
Information regarding Dr. Tafreshi’s research can be found using the links given below:
https://www.mae.ncsu.edu/pmmf/
