One PHD research assistantship will be provided for a qualified PHD candidate for studying PHD at Michigan Tech. Either TOEFL (or IELTS) and GRE scores with minimum requirements are needed for the application. The applicant with M.S. degree is highly recommended. The PHD study and research are funded by both NSF and Michigan state Department of Environmental Quality. The highly-motivated student with research background on structures, mechanics or structural materials (polymer composite, concrete or asphalt materials) will be desired. If you are interested with this oversea PHD study in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Depart at Michigan Tech, please contact Dr. Qingli Dai directly with email qingdai@mtu.edu. Dr. Dai has published 49 Journal papers and other more than 40 conference papers. She has received 3 NSF projects as PI and 1 as co-PI, as well as other research projects.
Selected Publication：
1. Yao, H., Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2015) “Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Physicochemical Properties of Asphalt Model”, Fuel, Elsevier, accepted in September 2015.
2. Sun, X., Zhang, B., Dai, Q. and Yu, X. (2015) “Investigation of Internal Curing Effects on Microstructure and Permeability of Interface Transition Zones in Cement Mortar with SEM Imaging, Transport Simulation and Hydration Modeling Techniques”, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 76, 366–379.
3. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2014). “Transmission X-Ray Microscope Nanoscale Characterization and 3D Micromechanical Modeling of Internal Frost Damage in Cement Paste.” ASCE Journal of Nanomechanics and Micromechanics, Vol. 4(1), A4013005.
4. Lemmens, R. J., Dai, Q., Meng, D.D. (2014), “Side-Groove Influenced Parameters for Determining Fracture Toughness of Self-Healing Composites Using a Tapered Double Cantilever Beam Specimen”, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, Elsevier, Vol. 74, 23–29.
5. Ng, K. and Dai, Q. (2012), “Tailored Extended Finite-Element Model for Predicting Crack Propagation and Fracture Properties within Idealized and Digital Cementitious Material Samples,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 138 (1), 89-100.
6. Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2009), “Micromechanical Finite Element Framework for Predicting Viscoelastic Properties of Heterogeneous Asphalt Mixtures,” Materials and Structures, Springer Netherlands, Vol. 41 (6), 1025-1037
7. Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2007) “Prediction of Creep Stiffness of Asphalt Mixture with Micromechanical Finite Element and Discrete Element Methods,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 133 (2), 163-173
Selected Founded Project： 1. Incorporating Surface-Treated Rubber Particles into Portland Cement and Geopolymer Concrete to Improve Field Performance.
Funding Agency: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Total project value: $666,926 Date: 2016-2018
2. Collaborative Research: Nexus of Simulation, Sensing and Actuation for Aerodynamic Vibration Reduction of Wind Turbine Blades
Funding Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Total Project Value: $341,086 Date: 2013-2017