多功能複合材料和結構實驗室
Vacant available
Excellent PhD holders in the following backgrounds with self-motivation and passion on research and innovation are welcome to consult me with your CV for consideration of a research position.
- Two-dimensional materials (engineering and applications)
- Multifunctional coatings (Microencapsulation, Self-healing, Self-cleaning, EMI shielding, Anticorrosion, etc.)
- Polymer-based composites and nanocomposites
- Fiber-metal laminated composites (design, interface, and testing)
- Solid mechanics (computational and experimental)
- Materials genome approach in composites
II. PhD positions available
A) PhD Scholarships (for Spring & Fall admissions)
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Applicants with Bachelor or Master degree from reputable universities
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Backgrounds in mechanics, chemistry, materials engineering, and related areas
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More information and online application from the
For further information, please feel free to contact me, preferably by e-mail at maeyang [at] ust.hk with your resume or CV attached.
B) Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (Online application to be opened in Sept every year)
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A Hong Kong Government scheme to attract top quality students to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong
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A prestigious and internationally recognized scholarship award since 2009
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HKUST has been the champion in receiving the largest number of awardees in Hong Kong
III. Final year projects, MSc independent projects, TLE MPhil projects (focusing on Technology, Leadership and Entrepreneurship !!!) are available. (Come to me for more details.)
Infinite possibilities are there for those who are ready to take challenges with creative ideas, passion, and energy !!!
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Innovation in Multifunctional Materials & Materials Informatics
- Multifunctional lightweight metal-FRP composites in
# Automobile / Electric vehicles
# Unmanned systems
# Defence structures
- Materials Informatics in designing new composite materials
# Big data and AI in new materials design
- Microencapsulation-based new materials
# Self-healing materials
# Self-cleaning coatings
# Fire resistant materials
# Anti-biofouling coatings
# Energy efficient / Thermal regulating materials
- Mechanochromic polymers
# Self-healing and self-monitoring macromolecules
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Innovation in Unmanned Autonomous Systems
- Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)
- Unmanned surface ships (USS)
- Unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV)
- Autonomous surface cleaning robots
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Innovation in Smart Building and Sustainable World
- Full-scale optimization of building design in consideration of refined climate distribution
- Integrated multifunctional building materials with microencapsulated PCMs
- Self-cleaning facade coatings
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Innovation in Healthcare for Elderly
- Intelligent protective wearables for elderly
- Intelligent health monitoring system
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Propose your innovative topic for extra support after approval !!!
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Congrats to Zi Hao (MSc) for his successful Ford-HKUST Conservation and Environmental Research Grant! - 20170906
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Welcome MSc students to join our group to conduct their independent projects! - 20170901
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Welcome Yunxiao, Ying and Erfan to join our group as PhD students! - 20170830
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Welcome Dr FENG Xiaming to join our group! - 20170807
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Welcome Dr LI Yongcun to join our group! - 20170417
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Welcome Samuel and Logesh to join our group! - 20170201
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Congrats FYP's work led by John Leung awarded Hong Kong X Best 50 FYP Projects with $20k cash fund! - 20170119
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Welcome Dawei to join our group! - 20161212
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Welcome Junhao to join our group to do his MSc independent project! - 20160829
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