We are seeking two highly self-motivated Ph.D. students (2024 Fall/Spring) to 
join Dr. Chang Liu’s research group at the University of Connecticut, 
Department of Mechanical Engineering. Potential topics include wall-bounded 
shear flows; flow control; double-diffusive convection; Dynamical system 
approach to analyze fluid flows.

Qualifications:
1. Master's degree in a relevant field, e.g. Fluid Mechanics, Computational 
Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline. Exceptional candidates 
with a bachelor’s degree will also be considered.
2. Strong background in calculus, linear algebra, and physics. 
3. Programming language in MATLAB, Python, C++, Fortran.
4. Self-motivated and passionate about research, and possess effective 
communications skills for presentation and academic paper writing.   
5. Optional: Previous experience in control theory, nonlinear dynamical systems 
and optimization. 

Application process:
Please consult the website for prospective students: 
https://me.engr.uconn.edu/student-resources/
Please check the deadline for the application here: 
https://grad.uconn.edu/admissions/apply-to-uconn/

Web Page: https://cliu124.github.io

About PI: 
Dr. Chang Liu joined the University of Connecticut, Department of Mechanical 
Engineering in August 2023. He conducted postdoc research in the Department of 
Physics at the University of California, Berkeley from 2021 to 2023, where his 
major research focus is analyzing double-diffusive convection and geophysical 
flows using bifurcation theory, asymptotic analysis and direct numerical 
simulations. He obtained a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Johns 
Hopkins University in 2021, with research focused on wall-bounded shear flows 
analyzed by control theory and optimization. He also obtained M.S.E. degrees in 
both Applied Mathematics and Statistics (2021) and Mechanical Engineering (2020) 
from Johns Hopkins University. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Naval 
Architecture and Ocean Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University with a 
second major in Computer Technology and its Applications, both in 2017. Dr. 
Chang Liu has published more than 10 journal articles as the first author 
including four articles on Journal Fluid Mechanics. One paper is recognized by 
Corrsin-Kovasznay Outstanding Paper Award.