Fully Funded PhD in Advanced Solid-State Bio-Desiccant Materials for Water Harvesting from Air The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in United States

PhD opportunity at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for Fall 2026 in the Computational Science (Engineering) PhD program.

The project is a fully funded PhD position, externally funded in part by NSF, and focuses on developing advanced solid-state bio-desiccant materials made from agricultural waste for water harvesting from air.

This research sits at the interface of materials science and chemical engineering, with additional relevance to mechanical engineering and broader engineering applications. The work includes both experimental and computational components, making it suitable for students interested in interdisciplinary research and applied materials development.

The supervisor is Venkateswara Rao Kode, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Applicants with prior research experience are preferred, and the call is aimed at motivated students with backgrounds in materials, chemical, mechanical, or related engineering fields.

To apply or express interest, email [email protected] with your CV and cover letter. The post does not mention a formal deadline, so interested candidates should contact the supervisor as soon as possible.