Openings for PhDs and Interns

I will join the Department of Computer Science at Texas Tech University as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2026. I am actively recruiting several PhD students to join my group starting in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. My research focuses on building safe, efficient, and predictable AI-enabled autonomous systems, with interests spanning autonomous driving, robotics, real-time and edge AI, multimodal perception, vision-language systems, and vehicle–edge–cloud collaboration.

If you are interested in working with me, please read my Research Statement first before reaching out.

Research Overview

Research Areas

My group works at the intersection of AI, systems, and cyber-physical systems, with a focus on cross-layer co-design of models, runtime systems, sensing pipelines, and computing platforms for mission-critical autonomy.

Topics of interest include:

  • Foundation Models
    • Perception, reasoning, and decision-making for AI-enabled autonomy in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and drones
  • Computing Systems
    • Real-time, efficient, and scalable systems support for autonomous intelligence across device, edge, and cloud
  • Physics
    • Physics-aware and safety-conscious autonomy for robust cyber-physical systems, including AVs, off-road platforms, AR/VR, and other emerging applications

Prospective PhD Students

I welcome applications from motivated students with backgrounds in:

  • Robotics
  • Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Computer Engineering
  • Machine Learning, Computer Vision
  • Embedded Systems

Strong applicants typically have one or more of the following:

  • Solid programming and system-building skills
  • Prior research experience in AI, systems, robotics, or autonomous systems
  • Interest in tackling real-world problems in safety-critical systems
  • Publication experience or other evidence of research potential

How to Contact Me

If you are interested in joining my group, please email me with the following materials:

  1. CV
  2. Transcripts
  3. A brief summary of your research interests, prior experience, and career goals

Please use the following email subject line:

[Prospective PhD] Your Name - Your University