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🎓 Environmental Engineering PhDs

Digital Twins and Energy Systems for Decarbonizing Low-Carbon Social Housing in Québec
Concordia University Prof. Ursula Eicker 🎓 Environmental Engineering

Explore the development of digital twin and energy simulation models to decarbonize low-income social housing in Québec. Develop and validate retrofit and electrification strategies that integrate renewable energy and s…

This research supports equitable access to energy transitions by focusing on social housing often excluded from retrofit markets. It advanc…

7000+ citations · h45
Next generation cities Urban energy systems renewable energies
PhD in Structural Engineering and Fluid-Structure-Soil Interaction Modeling
University of Rhode Island Dr. Mehrshad Amini 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Environmental Engineering

Explore numerical and computational methods to model fluid-structure-soil interactions in coastal environments. Develop multi-hazard risk and resilience models addressing coastal infrastructure safety. Join a leading-ed…

This research will directly improve the safety and economic resilience of coastal infrastructure facing increasing threats from natural haz…

300+ citations · h10
Structural Engineering Fluid-Structure Modeling Multi-Hazard Analysis Resilience Modeling
PhD Research on Low-Carbon Concrete Technologies Using Emerging Supplementary Cementitious Materials
McMaster University Ousmane Hisseine 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Environmental Engineering

Explore the development of sustainable low-carbon concrete technologies using emerging supplementary cementitious materials. Engage in cutting-edge research to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in construction and support…

This research addresses the critical environmental challenge posed by the concrete industry, which is a large contributor to greenhouse gas…

Infrastructure Sustainability Resilience
Hydroclimatic Risk Assessment and Multivariate Extremes in Civil Infrastructure
University of Central Florida 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Environmental Engineering

Explore hydroclimatic risk and multivariate extremes to improve civil infrastructure resilience. Engage in applied and theoretical research developing new statistical and hydrological tools at UCF's Department of Civil,…

This research is vital to address growing global challenges from climate change-induced extreme weather events. By improving understanding …

statistical hydrology hydroclimatic risk compound flood risk extreme rainfall analysis
Ammonium Removal in Municipal Wastewater Treatment with Ion Exchange
Wageningen University and Research Dr. Paula van den Brink and Dr. Jouke Dykstra 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Environmental Engineering Deadline: 26 May 2026

Explore ion exchange for ammonium removal in municipal wastewater treatment. Conduct lab experiments and develop models to reduce chemical use and enhance sustainability. Join a collaborative research program tackling g…

This research directly addresses environmental and societal challenges by improving wastewater treatment and enabling circular water system…

Environmental biotechnology wastewater treatment membranes resource recovery
PhD Positions in Ecohydraulics, CFD Modeling, and Experimental Fluid Mechanics for Invasive Carp Management
University of Missouri Dr. Brandon Sansom and Dr. Binbin Wang 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Environmental Engineering Deadline: 08 May 2026

Explore innovative bubble deterrent technologies to manage invasive carp using cutting-edge experiments and CFD modeling. Contribute to both laboratory and field-scale applications to enhance aquatic ecosystem protectio…

This project advances sustainable invasive carp management by developing effective deterrent technologies, thus preserving biodiversity and…

Ecohydraulics CFD Modeling Experimental Fluid Mechanics Bubble Deterrent Systems
AI-Powered Life Cycle Assessment for Emerging Clean Technologies
University College London Dr. Andrea Paulillo 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Computer Science

Explore how AI can revolutionize Life Cycle Assessment by automating data integration and modeling for emerging clean technologies. Work on real-world case studies to enhance sustainability feedback speed and reliabilit…

This research accelerates environmental assessment processes crucial for the development of sustainable clean technologies, enabling timely…

912+ citations · h17
Life Cycle Assessment Planetary Boundaries energy systems waste management
Prediction of Forever Chemical Concentrations in Drinking Water Treatment Systems
Cranfield University Dr I Carra 🎓 Analytical Chemistry 🎓 Environmental Engineering

Develop a predictive model to forecast PFAS concentrations in drinking water treatment systems. Focus on optimizing granular activated carbon filters to reduce costs and support regulatory compliance. Gain valuable expe…

This research targets a critical environmental and public health challenge by improving PFAS removal from drinking water. The project suppo…

1657+ citations · h21
water
Nano-enabled detection and risk communication of microplastics in ASEAN food chains
Monash University Malaysia Dr Athirah Bakhtiar 🎓 Environmental Chemistry 🎓 Environmental Engineering

Develop novel nanomaterial-based sensors to detect microplastics in the ASEAN food chain and use digital media analytics to design effective public risk communication strategies. Explore integrated scientific and behavi…

Microplastic pollution poses significant risks to food safety and public health across ASEAN countries. This research provides critical too…

723+ citations · h15
Nanotechnology Medication Safety
Funded PhD: Breaking down barriers: A seascape-ecological framework to define connectivity in marine systems
University of Bristol Dr Hugo Harrison; Dr Fanny Monteiro; Dr Luisa Fontoura; Dr Mana Mbui 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Biophysics Deadline: 19 Apr 2026

Funded PhD at the University of Bristol developing modelling frameworks to understand connectivity and dispersal in marine ecosystems under changing environmental conditions.

The benefits of applying innovative technology in drinking water treatment - PhD
Cranfield University Prof Peter Jarvis; Prof Bruce Jefferson 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Engineering Deadline: 01 May 2026

Fully funded PhD at Cranfield University investigating innovative water treatment technologies to address emerging contaminants and improve sustainability and cost efficiency.

Reinforcing nature-based solutions for nutrient control and biodiversity gain - PhD
Cranfield University Dr Tao Lyu 🎓 Climate Science 🎓 Environmental Engineering Deadline: 15 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD at Cranfield University exploring nature-based solutions for nutrient control and biodiversity. Combines wetland field studies, lab analysis, and modelling to develop sustainable, low-carbon wastewater …