Opportunities

Postdoctoral Researcher

We currently don’t have postdoctoral positions available.

Graduate Student

We are looking for outstanding and highly motivated candidates to pursue next-generation electrochemical energy storage systems and low-cost devices with recycled materials. Background in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry or physics are welcome to contact Dr. Kong at lkong@sdsu.edu with a cover letter stating research interests and current CV.

Preparing for Admission: (1) A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the major field for students with a B.S. and 3.5 for students with the M.S. degree is required. (2) TOEFL minimum score is 80 or IELTS minimum score is 6.5 or PTE minimum score is 58. TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE tests must have been taken within the last 2 years to be accepted. The GRE is not required, but is recommended.

For more details about Program options please refer to:

https://mechanical.sdsu.edu/

https://mechanical.sdsu.edu/programs/graduate/phd-degree

https://www.engineering.sdsu.edu/admissions/joint-doctoral/mechanical-aerospace

Undergraduate

Highly motivated undergraduates are encouraged to participate in Senior Design Projects and ME499 research in our lab!

Visiting Student/Scholar 

Always welcomed!

High School Student
  • In Winter 2025, we will offer 1-2 week introductory projects, focused on building a fundamental understanding of renewable energy storage systems.
  • In Summer 2026, we will provide 6-8 week mini-research projects that emphasize hands-on training in novel design and synthesis of electrochemical materials.

These programs are designed to inspire and engage high school students in STEM fields. For more information or to express interest, please contact Dr. Kong at lkong@sdsu.edu. 

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