Dr. Meng Wang’s research group in Environmental Systems Engineering in John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering (EME) at The Pennsylvania State University has openings for doctoral students starting in Spring/Fall 2025. The students will conduct research in resource recovery, nutrient management or environmental sustainability. The potential projects are:
Algae-based systems for resource recovery and water reuse
Partial nitritation and anammox for mainstream wastewater treatment
Biorecovery of energy and minerals from mining waste
Environmental biotechnology in energy and mineral applications
Self-motivated students with background in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, geosciences, mathematical modeling, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to have strong academic records and good communication skills. Experience in bioreactor design and operation, environmental microbiology, kinetic modeling or environmental sustainability are desirable, but not required. Qualified applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Meng Wang (mxw1118@psu.edu) with their CVs and submit their application online and select “Energy and Mineral Engineering” (https://www.eme.psu.edu/graduate/graduate-admissions-and-aid/how-apply-…).