Fully Funded PhD in Wildfire Resilience at University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo

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Description

The Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo (UB) is offering a fully funded PhD opportunity for students interested in the intersection of safety and community planning. This position is based in the United States and provides a platform to conduct high-level research under the guidance of Professor Negar Elhami Khorasani.

Research Focus

The successful candidate will join a specialized research group dedicated to fire engineering and community resilience. The work involves addressing real-world environmental threats through several key areas:

• Developing and advancing wildfire modeling techniques.
• Enhancing existing community wildfire protection plans to better safeguard residents.
• Creating innovative strategies for risk reduction and long-term resilience in vulnerable areas.

Funding & Benefits

• Full Funding: This is a fully supported PhD position covering research costs and student support.
• Academic Environment: Access to the extensive resources of the University at Buffalo’s engineering department.
• Mentorship: Direct supervision and collaboration with Professor Negar Elhami Khorasani.
  

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps to submit their candidacy:

• Prepare Documents: Combine your current CV and academic transcripts into a single PDF attachment.
• Email Submission: Send the file to negarkho@buffalo.edu.
• Subject Line: Use the exact subject line: “Ph.D. Application - Wildfire Resilience”.

For more information regarding the department, you can visit the UB Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering website or explore the research group's specific projects.