We are looking for 1–2 highly motivated Ph.D. students to join our group starting Fall 2027. We are particularly interested in students with strong mathematical backgrounds and programming skills who are excited about research in learning, control, and robotics. Please apply through the UCSD ECE PhD program, under the Intelligent Systems, Robotics and Control (EC80) or Machine Learning and Data Science (EC93) track, and indicate your interest in working with me in your application. Due to the volume of inquiries, I may not be able to respond to individual emails. Application deadline: December 16, 2026.
For UCSD students: If you are currently at UCSD, please first fill out the Application Form and send me an email with your resume, UCSD transcript, and a copy of your application form.
For all other applicants: If you are interested in visiting opportunities, please first fill out the Visiting Scholar Form and send me an email with your resume, university transcript, and a copy of your application form.
Email: yyshi@ucsd.edu