The water infrastructure laboratory (Ψ Lab, psilab.utk.edu) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking motivated applicants for 1–2 fully-funded PhD positions, starting in Spring 2023 or Fall 2023. The student is anticipated to conduct research in the fields of (1) urban water treatment and reuse, (2) computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of water infrastructure, and (3) physics-informed machine learning (ML) for unit operation and process.
Ideal candidates should have a degree in hydraulic engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related fields. A Master's degree is desirable but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in water treatment, urban hydrology, and numerical modeling are encouraged to apply. Experience in programming (C++, Fortran77), machine learning (Python, PyTorch), and web development (HTML, Django) is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills, a self-motivated attitude, and the ability for independent work are expected. Interested students should send their resume/CV and a brief statement outlining their research interest and experience in a single PDF file to Dr. Haochen Li (hli111@utk.edu).
More information on admission and application requirements and deadlines can be found at the links below.
https://gradschool.utk.edu/admissions/
https://gradschool.utk.edu/admissions/applying-to-graduate-school/
https://cee.utk.edu/graduate-programs/admissions/
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