{"id":34,"date":"2023-08-08T19:01:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T19:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/xinxu\/?page_id=34"},"modified":"2026-04-02T20:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:24:19","slug":"openings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/xinxu\/openings\/","title":{"rendered":"Openings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"uds-hero-md alignfull has-btn-row \" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-8);\"><div class=\"hero-overlay\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/xinxu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_91235645-1920x684-1.jpg\" class=\"hero\" alt=\"Gray and gold wispy lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/xinxu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_91235645-1920x684-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/xinxu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_91235645-1920x684-1-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/xinxu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_91235645-1920x684-1-1024x365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/xinxu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_91235645-1920x684-1-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/xinxu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_91235645-1920x684-1-1536x547.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"highlight-gold\">Openings<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Build things. Break things. Learn things.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons btn-row is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\"><strong>Update: 01\/30\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Group Meeting &#8211; 2026 Spring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-lead\">Wednesdays 3:00-5:00 PM (<strong>CANCELLED for April 15<\/strong>), ASU Polytechnic Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-lead\">Location: <strong>ISTB12 Room 269<\/strong>&nbsp;(6155 S Innovation Way West, Mesa, AZ 85212 US)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">We <strong>strongly encourage<\/strong> any students interested in joining the group to attend the meeting and learn about our research, culture, and mentorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postdocs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">We are eagerly in search of postdoc researchers to join our group, with particularly focus on <strong>ultrafast electron microscopy and solid-state ionics<\/strong>. For more details, please reach out to Prof. Xu at <a href=\"mailto:xxu@asu.edu\">xxu@asu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ph.D. Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">We currently have <strong>one opening<\/strong> for Ph.D. students starting in <strong>2026 Fall\/2027 Spring<\/strong>. As part of the esteemed Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU, incoming Ph.D. students may enjoy funding opportunities as <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.engineering.asu.edu\/fellowships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fulton Fellows<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">\u2022 Full support: tuition, health insurance, $35K+\/year stipend<br>\u2022 Research in next-gen energy storage &amp; conversion solid-state materials<br>\u2022 Master\u2019s degree &amp; experience in <strong>solid-state ionics, solid-state electrochemistry, electron microscopy (STEM), Raman spectroscopy<\/strong> are a plus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">We encourage applications from those with backgrounds in physics, applied physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and related fields. Join us in this journey of exploration and innovation! Please consider our PhD programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">\u2022 PhD program in <a href=\"https:\/\/degrees.apps.asu.edu\/masters-phd\/major\/ASU00\/ESENMATPHD\/materials-science-and-engineering-phd\">Materials Science and Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">\u2022 PhD program in <a href=\"https:\/\/degrees.apps.asu.edu\/masters-phd\/major\/ASU00\/ESCESPHD\/clean-energy-systems-phd?init=false&amp;nopassive=true#:~:text=The%20PhD%20in%20clean%20energy,engineering%20or%20other%20science%20disciplines.&amp;text=Graduates%20are%20prepared%20for%20opportunities,power%20electronics%20and%20automotive%20technologies.\">Clean Energy Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">\u2022 PhD program in <a href=\"https:\/\/msn.engineering.asu.edu\/degrees\/systems-engineering-phd\/\">System Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master or Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">We enthusiastically invite Master and Undergraduate researchers from a wide range of backgrounds to become part of our group. We are dedicated to assisting you in obtaining funding for your studies through various sources, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.engineering.asu.edu\/fellowships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.asu.edu\/current-students\/funding-opportunities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate College<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/students.herbergerinstitute.asu.edu\/student-life\/scholarships-grants\/asu-funding-opportunities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">other ASU funding opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting Scholars\/Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">We warmly welcome visiting scholars and students who are passionate about advanced energy technologies. For further information, please don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to Prof. Xu at <a href=\"mailto:xxu@asu.edu\">xxu@asu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-2\">Update: 01\/30\/2026 Group Meeting &#8211; 2026 Spring Wednesdays 3:00-5:00 PM (CANCELLED for April 15), ASU Polytechnic Campus Location: ISTB12 Room 269&nbsp;(6155 S Innovation Way West, Mesa, AZ 85212 US) We strongly encourage any students interested in joining the group to attend the meeting and learn about our research, culture, and mentorship. 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