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Mahira Khan

@MahiraKhan

Computer Scientist. Focus area: Bio-Inspired Computing @ UCL

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Mahira Khan @MahiraKhan • Sep 16

MIT researchers developed nanoscale mechanical devices that mimic how neurons store and process information, using a soft polymer to create reversible motion and “firing” behavior. By combining computing and memory in a single tiny, energy-efficient device, the technology could enable low-power applications such as wearable health monitors, smart prosthetics, and adaptive robots.

https://news.mit.edu/2026/nanoscale-mechanics-could-enable-brain-inspired-computing-0916

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Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing

MIT researchers created a computing platform that leverages the unique properties of squishy materials at the nanoscale to develop tiny devices that can process information, inspired by how the brain works. This could enable edge devices like biological or environmental sensors that are more adaptable and energy-efficient than traditional electronics.
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Mahira Khan @MahiraKhan • Sep 16

The University of Houston is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor focused on AI and digital engineering for next-generation energy and manufacturing systems, with a joint appointment between Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science starting in Fall 2027. The role emphasizes research in areas such as physical AI, digital twins, cyber-physical systems, scientific machine learning, advanced manufacturing, and reliable energy technologies, along with teaching, student mentoring, and building an externally funded research program.

https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-ai-and-digital-engineering-for-next-generation-energy-and-manufacturing-systems-houston-texas-united-states

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Assistant Professor - AI and Digital Engineering for Next-Generation Energy and Manufacturing Systems - Houston, Texas, United States

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Salary: Commensurate with experience Description: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for a Presidential Frontier Faculty (PFF) position at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor.The PFF program at UH is a university-wide, integrated, interdisciplinary faculty hiring initiative designed to address federal priorities and societal challenges in health, energy, sustainability, and security. We seek an outstanding individual with demonstrated expertise or strong research potential in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Engineering for Next-Generation Energy and Manufacturing Systems, connecting physical artificial intelligence, digital twins, cyber-physical systems, scalable artificial intelligence and...
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Mahira Khan @MahiraKhan • Sep 16

The University of Dundee is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Assistant for a 15-month fixed-term position in its Chronic Pain Research Group, focusing on validating an algorithm for identifying neuropathic pain using linked healthcare data. The role involves epidemiological/statistical analysis, healthcare data management, and collaboration with clinicians and researchers, and requires a relevant PhD plus experience with R, Stata, SAS, or Python.

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/work-for-us/jobs/uod2372

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Mahira Khan @MahiraKhan • Sep 16

The University of Houston is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computational Engineering for Quantum Technologies, with an expected start in Fall 2027 and a joint appointment between Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and Physics. The role focuses on computational and theoretical research connecting quantum information science with quantum materials, devices, and technologies, while also developing an externally funded research program, collaborating across disciplines, mentoring students, and teaching. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field; application review begins in November 2026:

https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-computational-engineering-for-quantum-technologies-houston-texas-united-states

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Assistant Professor - Computational Engineering for Quantum Technologies - Houston, Texas, United States

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Salary: Commensurate with experience Description: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for a Presidential Frontier Faculty (PFF) position at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. The position is proposed as a joint appointment with 80% effort in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and 20% effort in Physics, with Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering serving as the tenure home. The appointment is expected to begin in Fall 2027.The PFF program at UH is a university-wide, integrated, interdisciplinary faculty hiring initiative designed to address federal priorities and societal challenges in health,...
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