Open Positions
The lab of Design Innovation and Intelligent Manufacturing (DIIM) is a new research group in the department of mechanical engineering at University of Guelph. We are expanding and always seeking excellent and self-motivated graduate students, postdocs, and visiting students/scholars for a wide range of research projects on 3D/4D Printing, Industrial 4.0, Sustainable Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, and Machine Learning. Undergraduate students looking for Capstone Projects or summer research are also welcomed.
How to apply?
- Specify the area(s) and the position (undergraduate, master, Ph.D., or postdoc) you are interested in;
- Briefly summarize your previous research experience relevant to the position you are applying for;
- Indicate any external financial support/scholarship you will hold;
- Attach a detailed CV, including undergraduate and graduate GPAs, research experience, expertise, and a list of publications.
Every year, mass email inquiries are received. Please understand ONLY applicants with potential fits with our positions will be contacted. Funding in the form of scholarships, teaching and research assistantships can be made available to qualified students. All inquiries must be sent to Dr. Yang directly via email: syang19@uoguelph.ca .
Funded PhD (international/domestic) positions available for 2025/2026 entry
Multiple positions are available under the following themes:
We are seeking an exceptional PhD candidate to join our research team working at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Representation, and Smart Agriculture. The position focuses on developing innovative approaches to model, integrate, and apply agricultural knowledge for intelligent decision-making in digital farming systems. Requirements:
Other funding support
Hard-working and self-motivated students are always welcomed. There are multiple funding opportunities in the form of scholarships, TAs, or RAs.
If you have other interesting ideas related to the listed research themes, please contact Dr. Yang for preparation of proposals or applications.
Here are some potential funding sources:
Tuition fees and program-related information
The details of tuition fees can be found
Background of Dr. Sheng Yang: Dr. Yang currently is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph. He obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in early 2019 from McGill University. He received his B.S. and M.S. from Northwestern Polytechnical University in 2011 and 2014 respectively. Prior to joining the University of Guelph, he did postdoctoral research at McGill University and Brunel University London as ACU Blue Charter Fellow. His research interests include additive manufacturing, CAD/CAM, sustainable design, and Industry 4.0. His work is mostly published in top-tier design and manufacturing journals. Some major awards/honor he received include the prestigious ACU Blue Charter Fellowship, Best Paper Award, Featured Article Recognition, McGill Engineering Doctoral Award, and Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad.
About the University of Guelph: The University of Guelph (UoG) is one of the top public research universities in Canada. It was officially established in 1964 with its former Ontario Agriculture College dating back to 1874. UoG has a global reputation and provides a plethora of research-intensive programs. It is ranked 4th in Canada in Maclean's "University Rankings 2020" in the Comprehensive category and 12th overall. The UoG has also been ranked 50th by Times Higher Education in their list of the top 100 universities under 50 years old. Guelph, the vibrant city where the UoG is located, is rated one of the 10 best places to live in Canada. It is in the heart of the Innovation Corridor that stretches from Toronto to Waterloo Region within one-hour drive, which achieves perfect balance of academics and community.
