This is a fully funded Ph.D. position available in the Department of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology, starting Fall 2025. The role involves joining Professor Hao Chen’s Complex Engineering Systems Lab to conduct advanced research in quantum computing for systems engineering and space systems engineering.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have a background in industrial & systems engineering, statistics physics, applied mathematics, aerospace engineering, or mechanical engineering, and must demonstrate a strong passion for space and/or quantum computing research.

Preferred Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in related fields is preferred.

Research Topics/Area:
The research focuses on:

• Quantum computing for systems engineering
• Space systems engineering, including space logistics, space mission planning to the moon and Mars, space resource utilization, in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing, as well as space system design
  Additional research applications include complex engineered systems design and space healthcare (e.g., human factors and behavioral performance).

Project Details:
Projects encompass fundamental research in complex systems with a particular emphasis on engineered systems in space or extreme environments. Detailed research topics include space system design (covering space logistics, resource utilization, in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing), quantum computing applications for complex engineered systems, and explorations into space healthcare.

Funding:
The Ph.D. position is fully funded.

Apply:
Interested candidates should contact Professor Hao Chen directly at hao.chen@stevens.edu and submit their CV, transcripts, and an introduction outlining their research background and interests.

About PI/Dr./Professor:
Professor Hao Chen, the director of the Complex Engineering Systems Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology, leads research focused on fundamental studies in complex systems with an emphasis on engineered systems in space and other extreme environments.

About University:
Stevens Institute of Technology is a renowned private research university known for its innovative engineering and technology programs. The Department of Systems and Enterprises fosters an interdisciplinary approach to systems engineering, offering a dynamic research environment.

About the Location:
Located in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA, Stevens Institute of Technology benefits from its proximity to New York City, providing extensive professional opportunities alongside a vibrant cultural and historical setting.