Openings

PhD Positions

We are currently recruiting two PhD students to join the group with immediate start or in Spring 2027. You will tackle fundamental problems in multiscale and nonlocal mechanics, wave propagation, heterogeneous media, and spatiotemporal material systems. Using homogenization, mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and scientific computing (including machine-learning and data-driven methods where appropriate) you will uncover new physical behavior, develop predictive theories across scales, and translate those insights into principles for designing novel material architectures.

Prior research experience in these specific areas is not required. I am looking for students who are genuinely curious about mechanics and materials, enjoy mathematical and computational problem solving, and are interested in developing new ideas at the interface of mechanics, applied mathematics, materials science, and computation.

If you are interested in joining the group, please email me at kdeshmukh@unr.edu with your CV and briefly mention your research interests.

Please use the subject line: “Mechanics PhD Position”.

Collaborators and Visitors

We are always interested in new scientific ideas and collaborations, especially, those that bring together mechanics, applied mathematics, computation, and complementary experimental capabilities. If you have a problem or idea you would like to explore together please feel free to get in touch via email.

Contact

Kshiteej J Deshmukh

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

University of Nevada, Reno

Email: kdeshmukh@unr.edu

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kshiteej-deshmukh/

Office location:  Palmer Engineering (PE) 221

1664 N. Virginia Street, 

Reno, NV 89557-0312