Human-Computer Design Lab
The University of Texas at Austin · Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering
Graduate application deadlines
Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Source: me.utexas.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026MS in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Source: me.utexas.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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Prof. Leah Chong at The University of Texas at Austin Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering lists Human-AI collaboration, Human-centered engineering design, Computational design methods, Cognition and decision-making, Design theory and methodology as their registered research area.
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