[DMANET] PhD Positions in Data Science at Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico)

Dr. Alan Roberto Vazquez is currently seeking prospective students to join the PhD in Engineering Sciences program at Tecnologico de Monterrey (Monterrey Campus) in Mexico. Dr. Vazquez's lab focuses on smart data collection for building data science and AI applications. Specifically, he develops optimization methods to design and analyze cost-efficient experiments for process improvement, applies data science algorithms to develop novel food products, and studies the use of AI to design experiments and clinical trials. The impact areas include health, food technology, food security, and personalized recommendation systems.

The requirements of the PhD in Engineering Sciences are:

- Bachelor's degree with a strong foundation in Statistics, Mathematics, or Optimization.
- Average grade >90 in undergraduate studies. No master's degree is needed to join the program
- Score of at least 157 points in the quantitative section and 3.5 points in the writing analysis of the GRE Test. Alternatively, 585 or more in the Tec de Monterrey admission exam, called PAEP.
- TOEFL IBT score of 80 or more, or an equivalent score in other exams (IELTS, DET, etc.).

Benefits:

- 4-year research doctoral program.
- Funding for participation in international conferences.
- Collaborative research environment with faculty from the biotechnology department at Tecnologico de Monterrey.
- Scholarships available to cover full tuition at Tecnológico de Monterrey.
- Maintenance scholarships available through the Mexican government (SECIHTI).

How to Apply:

Send an email to alanrvazquez@tec.mx with the subject "DCI Application". More about Dr. Vazquez's research can be found at https://alanrvazquez.netlify.app/

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