Dr. Meng Wang’s Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University has openings for doctoral students starting in Fall 2027. The students will conduct research in wastewater treatment, resource recovery, or bioremediation. Potential projects include:
- Anammox-based wastewater treatment
- Functional biofilm carrier development and biofilm modeling
- In situ bioleaching for mineral processing and critical mineral recovery
- Bioremediation
- Industrial wastewater treatment and scale-up.
Self-motivated students with BS/MS in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, 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, bioinformatics, or process modeling is desirable, but not required. Students with an MS degree will be preferred. Qualified applicants interested in the potential research projects are encouraged to apply online and select “Energy and Mineral Engineering” (https://www.eme.psu.edu/graduate/graduate-admissions-and-aid/how-apply-graduate-programs). The deadline for Fall 2027 is Dec. 15. Candidates are welcome to contact Dr. Meng Wang (mxw1118@psu.edu) with their CV and transcripts after submitting the online application.