Environmental Engineering

Job Type
Graduate
Job Institution
Nagoya University
Job Description

[Graduate Research Opportunities / Nagoya University]

We are looking for highly motivated students who are interested in environmental engineering, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and resource recovery technologies.

[Research Areas]

Current projects focus on topics including:

  • AI and machine learning for wastewater and environmental systems
  • Sustainable wastewater treatment and energy-efficient process design
  • Nitrogen and phosphorus recovery technologies
  • Resource recovery and circular economy systems
  • Low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainability analysis
  • Computational modeling and data-driven environmental engineering

Students with backgrounds in:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science / Data Science
  • Sustainability Science
  • Energy Systems

are especially encouraged to apply.

[What We Offer]

  • Interdisciplinary research environment
  • International collaborations with universities in Japan, Europe, China, and the - - United States
  • Opportunities to publish in international journals and attend conferences
  • Research combining engineering, AI, sustainability, and real-world applications
  • Guidance for graduate studies and academic career development
  • Connections with local government and Japanese enterprise

[Ideal Candidates]

We are seeking students who:

  • Have strong motivation for research
  • Enjoy interdisciplinary problem-solving
  • Are interested in applying AI and data science to sustainability challenges
  • Can work independently while collaborating internationally

Prior research experience, programming skills, or experience with environmental systems is welcome but not mandatory.

[How to Apply]

Please contact us with:

  • CV or resume
  • Brief statement of research interests
  • Academic transcript (if available)

Prospective undergraduate researchers, master’s students, PhD students, and visiting students are all welcome.

Contact: wiser.nu@gmail.com 

Dr. Jiayuan Ji
WISER GROUP, NAGOYA UNIVERSITY