Here is an opportunity for Doctoral Research Positions - Singapore
Nanyang Technological University NTU | College of Computing and Data Science + ERI@N
Topic: Urban Heat Island and Energy Systems
Supervisors: Associate Prof. Adams Wai Kin Kong, Dr. Sundar Raj Thangavelu, Dr. Riccardo Talami
Openings: 3 PhD Scholars
Duration: 4 years, Full-time
Start: January 2027
Location: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Research Scopes:
Scope 1: Urban microclimate modeling and simulation
- Use tools to model urban microclimate at different scales
- Develop parametric scripts to generate large urban microclimate data
- Extract building & urban physics principles from simulators
Scope
2: AI for microclimate simulation
- Train AI models to speed up microclimate simulation using Scope 1 data
- Develop new AI models using physics + data to improve speed and accuracy
- AI scheme to identify key factors of urban heat island effect
Scope 3: Assessment and mitigation
- Apply urban heat island models for assessment and mitigation
- Use optimization to determine optimal mitigation strategies
- Validation with established energy system modeling tools
Eligibility:
Student 1:
- Master’s in system, mechanical, civil engineering, physics, environmental engineering, building science, architectural engineering, or building technology
- Second upper honours + strong modeling, optimization, simulation tools background
- Preferably research experience in urban microclimate/building performance simulation
Students 2 & 3:
- Master’s in computer science, electronic engineering, physics, or math
- Second upper honours + solid deep learning, transformer, graph models, optimization background
- Proficiency in Python and deep learning toolboxes
- Preferably AI research + publications in ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, AAAI
- Knowledge of numerical methods + physics-based simulation is a plus
Desirable Skills: Research experience, analytical/problem-solving, strong communication, independent + team work
Benefits:
- Monthly stipend/salary as per NTU norms
- Tuition fee waiver if applicable
- Conference support + research funding for travel/publications
- Access to advanced research facilities
How to Apply:
Send: CV, Statement of Purpose 1-2 pages, transcripts, certificates, 2-3 referees
CC: sundar.rt@ntu.edu.sg, riccardo.talami@ntu.edu.sg
Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
Contact: Prof Adams Wai Kin Kong, College of Computing and Data Science, NTU