Water chemistry & machine learning

Ph.D. positions available in Environmental Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology About the TAO Lab: Dr. Tao Ye will join Stevens as a faculty member in Fall 2025 and is actively recruiting motivated PhD students to join his research group. The Technology & AI Optimization for Water Lab (TAO Lab) focuses on disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water, environmental catalytic reduction technologies, and the integration of machine learning with water treatment. Current projects span: (1) identifying and mitigating emerging DBPs; (2) developing advanced materials for contaminant removal; and (3) building machine learning models for environmental research. Our goal is to bridge experimental environmental chemistry with data-driven discovery to address urgent water quality challenges. 1) B.S. or M.S. in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, data science, or a related field 2) Strong academic record 3) Good communication and scientific writing skills 4) Wet-lab experience in chemistry or machine learning is a plus Application Instructions: Prospective applicants are encouraged to send an email to Dr. Tao Ye ( tye8@stevens.edu ) with a single PDF file, including (1) your CV (with English test scores, such as TOFEL, IELTS, or GRE, if possible (2) copies of transcripts (3) contact information of three references. Please include “Graduate Application + Your Name” as your email subject. Review of candidates will start immediately, and decisions will be made once the ideal candidates are identified. Learn more about the application requirements: Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier private research university located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan. With a strong emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Stevens is nationally recognized for its engineering and technology programs. The Department of Civil, Environmental & Ocean Engineering (CEOE) is housed within the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science. The department offers a dynamic and supportive research environment, with strengths in environmental engineering, coastal and ocean systems, structural mechanics, and sustainable infrastructure. CEOE faculty and students tackle some of today’s most pressing global challenges through cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and industry partnerships.

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