Welcome! I am currently a postdoctoral fellow in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin under the supervision of Dr. Zhenghui Sha. I earned my Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and my M.S. and B.Eng. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. Before my Ph.D., I gained a year of valuable industry experience at SAIC Volkswagen in Shanghai.

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I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be joining the Department of Systems Engineering at Colorado State University as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Fall 2025!

Ph.D. Positions: My research group, the COSINE LAB, will have 1–2 fully funded Ph.D. openings starting in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. If you’re interested in research about complex systems, network science, or data-driven design. I’d love to hear from you! To apply, please email me at Yinshuang.Xiao@colostate.edu with the subject line “GRA Application to Cosine Lab.” and include your CV, transcripts, and a brief summary of your research interests and experience. For full details, see the Call For Application

Undergrad and MS students: If my research topics excite you, don’t hesitate to reach out at Yinshuang.Xiao@colostate.edu with the subject line “Perspective Undergrad / MS to Cosine Lab.” I’m always happy to chat about research opportunities, collaborations, or just share more about our work.

Due to the high volume of emails, I may not be able to respond to every inquiry individually. However, I carefully review all submissions and will reach out to candidates who are a strong fit for available opportunities. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

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