Thank you so much for your interest in our lab! We are always looking for highly motivated Ph.D. students and undergraduate students to join our lab or collaborate with us. Please read the following sections before emailing us.

Prospective Graduate Students

We are looking for motivated Ph.D. students with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or computer science to join the team! Over the course of their time in the CARA lab, students will become experts in topics such as nonlinear control theory, machine learning for robotics and control, optimization-based control, and others. Please apply through the Rice Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program and mention Prof. Davydov in your application. Eligible potential students are also highly encouraged to apply for prestigious external fellowships such as the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and the NDSEG.

Prospective Undergraduate Students

Motivated Rice undergraduate students interested in our work are encouraged to email Prof. Davydov. In your email, please include your resume, an unofficial transcript, and a brief description of your interests and what you hope to gain from performing undergraduate research.