Ph.D. Opportunities in Construction Engineering and Management
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | Wayne State University
Start: Winter 2027 or Fall 2027
Dr. Hyun (Jeong) Koo is currently recruiting Ph.D. students to join his research group at Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit, Michigan.
Position Description:
Ph.D. positions in Civil and Environmental Engineering focused on Construction Engineering and Management. The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in civil engineering or related fields.
Research Areas:
The selected candidate will work with Dr. Koo on interdisciplinary research in sustainable construction and emerging technologies, including:
• Construction and demolition waste management
• Adaptive reuse of buildings, material reuse and recovery
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
Candidates with relevant research experience in these or related areas are preferred. Experience with BIM, AI and machine learning, qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, and software such as Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Navisworks is desirable.
We are looking for highly motivated, passionate about research, and capable of conducting interdisciplinary research. Strong oral and written communication skills in English are expected.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please send your CV, transcript, English scores, writing samples, or publications (if any) to hjkoo@wayne.edu
Also, submit official applications according to university guidelines: https://gradschool.wayne.edu/apply
About Wayne State University:
Wayne State is a public, urban R1 research university ("R1 Doctoral universities - Very high research activity") located in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1868, Wayne State consists of 13 schools and colleges offering approximately 350 programs to nearly 25,000 graduate and undergraduate students.
For inquiries: hjkoo@wayne.edu
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