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On 09/09/2025, a flood started in Indonesia, lasting until 11/09/2025 (last update). The flood caused 19 deaths and 85 displaced .
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On 31/08/2025, a flood started in Vietnam, lasting until 09/09/2025 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 0 displaced .
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THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.
Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU
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The Computational Robotics and Mechatronics (CRM) Lab at Texas Tech University is seeking multiple PhD students to join ongoing research in small-scale magnetic soft robots. Our research is currently supported by two active National Science Foundation (NSF) projects:
1. Modular magneto-dynamic mechanism for small-scale soft robots
2. Self-regulating artificial cilia arrays for fluid and particle manipulation
Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field. (MS preferred; outstanding BS students considered).
• Background in at least one of: electromagnetics, solid mechanics, robotics, machine learning, and engineering design.
• Preferred: experience with computational modeling (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS, ABAQUS) and programming (Python, MATLAB, C++).
• Strong writing and communication skills and demonstrated research potential.
About Dr. Xiaolong Liu:
Dr. Liu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. He received his Ph.D. in Biomedical
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