Join our lab at the University of Toronto!

updated: November 2024

We are excited to announce that our Robotics and Intelligent Systems Lab will be relocating from City University of Hong Kong to the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Toronto in Summer 2025. Our lab continues to focus on cutting-edge projects in hybrid locomotion, bio-inspired robotics, physical intelligence, and adaptive morphology. The University of Toronto offers an outstanding environment for world-class research, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. U of T is consistently ranked among the top universities globally, ensuring a vibrant and collaborative research culture.

PhD Positions for Fall 2025

The Robotics and Intelligent Systems Lab at the University of Toronto invites exceptional undergraduate and master students with a background in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines to apply for PhD positions starting in Fall 2025. We are looking for 1-2 highly motivated students to join our research in Robotics, Bio-Inspired Robots, and Micro Aerial Vehicles.

Research areas include but are not limited to:

Bio-Inspired Robotics
Micro Aerial Vehicles
Locomotion
Adaptive Morphology and Physical Intelligence

Requirements and Application Information

Candidates holding a Master’s degree are expected to complete their PhD in four years, while those entering the program directly with a Bachelor’s degree (Direct Entry PhD) are expected to complete the PhD in five years. Full-time PhD students receive funding support during the program. Exceptional domestic Canadian students and international students with external fellowships (such as China Scholarship Council scholarships) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should:

  • Review the detailed program requirements at: https://www.mie.utoronto.ca/programs/graduate/phd/
  • Contact Dr. Chirarattananon at p.chirarattananon@utoronto.ca with: CV, academic transcripts, brief statement of research interests, and information about any secured or pending fellowships.

Application Process: