Welcome

Welcome to the Ni Research Group at UT Dallas! We aim to advance the scientific foundations of physical intelligence—uniting materials, mechanical, and artificial intelligence into embedded systems that emulate and extend human capabilities. These new forms of intelligence will transform how we interact with the physical world, tackling societal challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and space exploration. We pursue this vision by uncovering and harnessing the interplay between materials, geometry, and mechanics across scales—through theory, simulation, and experiment. Please check the Research and Publications sections for more information about our work.

Open Position

We are always looking for highly motivated researchers to join our diverse team. We currently have multiple Postdoc and PhD positions available. We welcome scientists and engineers from all backgrounds but preference will be given to candidates with an experimental background in mechanics, materials science, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, etc.

If interested, please contact us with your CV to discuss potential opportunities.