Xufei Yang
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PhD and MS Positions in Biosystems Engineering: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Drone-Based Water Quality Monitoring Michigan State University in United States
Degree Level
Master's, PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
The positions offer a 50% Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA), which includes health insurance and a tuition waiver. No specific stipend amount is mentioned.
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Country
United States
University
Michigan State University
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About this position
Professor Xufei Yang at Michigan State University is recruiting two graduate students (PhD or MS) to join his research group in the Biosystems Engineering graduate program, starting in Summer or Fall 2026. The positions are supported by a 50% Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA), which includes health insurance and a tuition waiver. The research group focuses on innovative topics at the intersection of agriculture, environmental science, and engineering.
Position 1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture
This student will work on monitoring and process-based modeling of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural sources. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in air quality, environmental monitoring, or instrumentation. The research aims to advance understanding and mitigation of agricultural impacts on the environment.
Position 2: Drone-Based Water Quality Monitoring
This student will develop a drone-based monitoring system that integrates machine vision and gas-sensor-array–based olfaction to identify surface water quality anomalies. Candidates with experience in drone-based remote sensing, sensing technologies, or multimodal machine learning are highly encouraged to apply. This project combines environmental monitoring with advanced sensing and data analysis techniques.
Applicants should have a prior engineering degree. Those without an engineering background may need to complete prerequisite coursework as specified by the program. The research group values interdisciplinary skills and a strong interest in environmental and agricultural challenges.
Funding includes a 50% GRA, health insurance, and tuition waiver. The application window is for Summer or Fall 2026. Interested students should contact Professor Xufei Yang for more information or to discuss their fit for the positions.
Funding details
The positions offer a 50% Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA), which includes health insurance and a tuition waiver. No specific stipend amount is mentioned.
What's required
Applicants should have a prior engineering degree, preferably in a relevant field. Those without an engineering background may be required to complete prerequisite coursework as specified by the Biosystems Engineering graduate program. Experience in air quality, environmental monitoring, instrumentation, drone-based remote sensing, sensing technologies, or multimodal machine learning is highly desirable.
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Professors
Associate Professor
United States
Research Interests
Environmental Monitoring And Assessment
Computer Vision
Environmental Science
Biosystems Engineering
Water Quality
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