Available Positions

Multiple fully funded Ph.D. openings available with Spring 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 starting dates. 

See details here.

Please contact Dr. Lei Chen at Lei_Chen@uml.edu with resumes and statement of interest.

Seeking highly motivated M.S. students with research interests in advanced manufacturing and biomedical innovations. Previous research experience in related areas preferred.

Multiple research projects and interdisciplinary study opportunities available for M.S. students interested in MECH.5050 Directed Studies.

Please contact Dr. Lei Chen at Lei_Chen@uml.edu with resumes and statement of interest.

Multiple research openings (in both advanced manufacturing and biomedical / neural interface fields) available for undergraduate students interested in lab research.

The lab also welcomes undergraduate students interested in:

• MECH.2000/3000/4000 Mechanical Engineering Project;

• MECH.4991 Directed Studies in Mechanical Engineering (mainly for juniors and seniors);

• Undergraduate Research Opportunities and Collaborations

Please contact Dr. Lei Chen at Lei_Chen@uml.edu with resumes and statement of interest.