Ph.D. Opportunities in Virtual Reality (VR)/Quantum Computing for Engineering and Transportation Applications

We are recruiting students with interests in the following focus areas:
Virtual Reality (VR) for Engineering and Transportation Applications
Quantum Computing Applications in Transportation Systems
Start Date: Summer 2026. An extension into Fall 2026 may be available based on performance and project needs.
About Florida State University (FSU)
Florida State University is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s leading public institutions. According to U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges 2022–2023”:
Top 20 Public Universities
No. 19 among public institutions
No. 55 among all national universities
No. 8 Best Value among public schools
About the Principal Investigator
Dr. Guo conducts research in transportation optimization, with a focus on public transit, smart and shared mobility, and transportation system resilience. Her work is published in leading journals, including Transportation Research Part A/B/C and the Journal of Air Transport Management.
Current research initiatives include:
Development of a Virtual Reality (VR) lab for engineering education
Resilience analysis of bridge and roadway networks
Public transit planning and operations strategies
Learn more about Dr. Guo’s research: https://sites.google.com/view/qguo/home