Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master, Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: UK, Australia
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
The laboratory invites outstanding students to join the University of Exeter for a PhD program and embark on an academic journey! Located in the beautiful city of Exeter in the southwest of England, the University of Exeter is a comprehensive institution with a long history and excellent academic reputation. It is globally recognized, particularly for its high-quality teaching and research.
Global Ranking: The University of Exeter is ranked 122nd in the latest US News global university rankings, while the University of Queensland is ranked 41st.
Graduates will receive a joint PhD degree from both institutions.
Notable Alumni: Alumni include famous authors like J.K. Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter series, and the founder of the popular open-source CFD software OpenFOAM.
The initial research group has developed the world’s first AI engineer combining large language models with CFD: OpenFOAMGPT, publishing 50 papers in journals such as JFM, PRF, and POF. The group collaborates closely with professors like Adrian Lozano-Duran from MIT, Bernhard Weigand from the German Academy of Engineering, and Rainer Helmig from the European Academy. Graduates have become associate professors and national-level young talents, with one leading the AI team for Qualcomm’s autonomous driving division.
Mentor Introduction: Xu Chu’s Profile
Available Subjects:
- Large Language Model (OpenFOAMGPT)
Eligibility criteria:
- Candidates with strong mathematical and programming skills, a willingness to learn, and backgrounds in artificial intelligence, mathematics, physics, mechanics, or engineering thermophysics are preferred. An IELTS score of 6 is required (can be submitted later).
Application Procedure:
Dr. Xu Chu, Senior Lecturer in Data-Centric Engineering, also a Privatdozent at the University of Stuttgart. Interested applicants should send their resume, undergraduate and master’s transcripts, and research publications to:
