Graduate Students

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We have openings for multiple graduate students (MS / PhD) starting Fall 2026 and later.

We are looking for students with:

  • A completed B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware and a passion to build things.
  • Strong understanding of electric machines, power electronics, circuits, control systems, or a related area.
  • Interest in at least one of: electric machine design, power electronics, optimization, or AI/ML applied to engineering.

What you will get:

  • Full funding (tuition + stipend) through assistantships.
  • Access to state-of-the-art laboratory and computing resources at Notre Dame.
  • Mentorship and close collaboration with the PI.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with cross-disciplinary partners from academia, industry, and national labs.
  • A strong preparation for academic or industry careers.

To apply:

  • The EE graduate admissions at Notre Dame is offered by a committee. Review the instructions and formally apply to the Notre Dame EE Graduate program. Please mention Dr. Gadiyar’s name in your application.
  • Please e-mail Dr. Gadiyar at ngadiyar[at]nd[dot]edu to indicate your interest in joining our lab.