PHD STUDENT
Funding: Fully funded via RA
Duration: 4–5 years
PhD candidates will lead independent research projects in wearable robotics, haptics, soft robotics, or teleoperation and contribute to publications and conferences.
Requirements: MSc degree or strong research background; programming experience; demonstrated research ability.
MSC STUDENT
Funding: Fully funded via RA
Duration: 2 years
MSc students will work closely with the PI and lab members on hands-on experimental research culminating in a thesis and contribute to publications and conferences.
Requirements: BSc degree in engineering or related field; interest in wearable devices, haptics, soft robotics, or teleoperation.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Funding: External funding required
Duration: 1–2 years
Postdoctoral researchers are expected to drive high-impact research independently, mentor graduate students, and contribute to grant writing and lab management.
Requirements: PhD in robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field; strong publication record; external fellowship encouraged.
How to Apply
Undergraduate Research Projects
UNDERGRADUATE
We are seeking motivated undergraduate researchers interested in hands-on work involving robotic hand design, fabrication, sensing, and teleoperation. Interested students should email their CV and a brief description of their research interests.
Research topics (2026 Fall~2027 Winter)
• Design of a clutch-motor based low-cost prosthetic robot hand
• Design of pneumatic-based low-cost prosthetic robot hand
• Design of wearable haptics device for teleoperation system
• Hand tracking for a teleoperation system using motion capture cameras