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This PhD position is available within the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio for Fall 2026 in the area of brain biomechanics focused on computational modeling and traumatic brain injury. This is a part of an NSF funded project to study the effect of brain structural variability on brain injury susceptibility and develop AI-driven predictive framework for brain trauma.
Applicants are sought who possess solid knowledge of finite element modeling, continuum mechanics, machine learning, and neuroimage processing. Experience in working with FE software such as LS-DYNA and programming languages s required.
Successful applicants will have a B.S. or M.S. (preferred) degree in either Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, transcripts along with the contact information of three references that could be contacted.
Please email applications to: Marzieh Memar (formerly Hajiaghamemar) at marzieh.memar@utsa.edu
Applicants are sought who possess solid knowledge of finite element modeling, continuum mechanics, machine learning, and neuroimage processing. Experience in working with FE software such as LS-DYNA and programming languages s required.
Successful applicants will have a B.S. or M.S. (preferred) degree in either Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, transcripts along with the contact information of three references that could be contacted.
Please email applications to: Marzieh Memar (formerly Hajiaghamemar) at marzieh.memar@utsa.edu