Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master, Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
Dr. Shuang Wu is a postdoctoral researcher at North Carolina State University’s Nanomechanics and Nanoengineering Laboratory, under Professor Yong Zhu. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Zhejiang University, and a PhD in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University. He will join Florida Tech’s College of Engineering and Science as an assistant professor in Fall 2025.
Dr. Wu’s research focuses on flexible and stretchable electronics, wearable technology, and biomimetic soft robotics. His work has been published as first author in Science Advances, PNAS, and Materials Horizons, as well as in collaborations with Nature Communications and Matter. His research has received recognition at international conferences, including the 2023 ASME Society-Wide Micro and Nano Technology Forum Best Poster Award – First Place and the 2023 SES Annual Technical Meeting Future Faculty Award. Dr. Wu’s work was featured on the homepage of Science.org with the title “A Caterpillar-Inspired Soft Crawling Robot,” highlighted in Science Advances under physics and materials science. Key findings from his research have been reported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Available Subjects:
- Research on flexible electronic devices for health monitoring and VR/AR applications.
- Design and manufacturing of biomimetic soft robots.
Eligibility criteria:
- Relevant undergraduate and master’s degrees include materials science, mechanical engineering, mechanics, electrical engineering, and bioengineering.
- Minimum TOEFL score: 79; IELTS: 6.0.
- PhD program start date is August 2025 (international students must obtain the I-20 by July 1).
Application Procedure:
Please send your resume, transcript, and representative academic achievements (if applicable) to:
