Ph.D. Student Recruitment – Spring/Fall 2026

Dr. Yuexiao Shen is seeking 2 highly motivated Ph.D. students to join his research group at Texas Tech University in Spring or Fall 2026. The group focuses on the design and synthesis of highly selective sorbents for energy and environmental applications. Research areas include:

•  Trace contaminant removal (e.g., PFAS)

•  Mineral recovery

The overarching goal is to advance selective separation technologies in chemical and environmental engineering. These projects are fully funded by federal agencies such as NSF, EPA, and DOE. Incoming students will engage in multidisciplinary collaborations, present their work at national and international conferences, and publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals. We seek applicants with a strong background in environmental engineering including membrane technology, polymer synthesis, water and wastewater treatment. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Dr. Shen directly and email their CV and academic transcript to yuexiao.shen@ttu.edu.