Interested in joining our group?
The AWARE Lab will open its doors at the University of Pennsylvania in September 2024, and we are looking for team members! We are seeking researchers who are passionate about tackling global challenges related to climate and energy, and are excited to explore scientific and engineering questions at the intersection of fluid mechanics, renewable-energy technologies, and atmospheric science. If any of that appeals to you, we welcome you to apply!
More information on my mentoring approach and general lab expectations can be found here.
Prospective Ph.D. Students
Prospective graduate students interested in joining in the lab should apply to the PhD program in the Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) department at Penn and mention my name in their personal statement. Applications are due on 1 December; more information can be found here. Students with backgrounds in mechanical, aerospace, and/or environmental engineering or related fields will be well-prepared to contribute to the activities of the AWARE Lab. Experience with experimental research (either in lab or field settings), mechanical design and prototyping, electronics for robotics or controls, or research-level programming (e.g. simulations, software engineering, or analysis of large datasets) are all beneficial but not necessary. Of greater importance are a curiosity about the world we live in, open-mindedness to different perspectives and ideas, and commitment to the well-being of your colleagues and communities. We seek to foster a diverse, supportive, and caring research team that works together to ensure the personal and professional flourishing of our members. As a number of wise scientists and researchers have said: "Everyone in academia is smart. Distinguish yourself by being kind."
Undergraduate and Master's Research Assistants
Current undergraduates and master's students at Penn who are looking for hands-on research experience are encouraged to contact me directly with a copy of their resume/CV and a brief (1-paragraph) statement of their research interests in relation to the activities of the AWARE Lab. We are particularly looking for students who are interested in the design, prototyping, and testing of wind-turbine models and novel aerial sensing platforms.