Xiangkun Cao

PhD studentship opportunity at Imperial College London in the broad area of Energy/Water/Food nexus , with a focus on the synergistic design of adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate and sustainability challenges. The project is being advertised by Xiangkun Cao (Assistant Professor at Imperial College London) and is linked with Professor Niall Mac Dowell 's group. The research themes highlighted in the post include climate-resilient infrastructure, disaster management, emission reduction, renewable energy, energy efficiency, conservation of natural resources, community and employee wellbeing, and creation of shared value. Funding: For UK home-rate students, the studentship covers 3.5 years of UK tuition fees plus full living expenses . International students may also apply, but they must pay the tuition fee difference themselves. Eligibility: The post explicitly states that the fully funded support is for UK home-rate students. No additional academic requirements, test scores, or degree prerequisites are mentioned in the post. How to apply: Interested candidates should email their CV directly to [email protected] . The selection process is expected to be completed by June 7 . This is a strong fit for applicants interested in sustainability, climate adaptation and mitigation, energy systems, environmental engineering, and nexus-based research at a leading UK university.

The Cao group at Imperial College London is welcoming applications for the 1851 Research Fellowship in the Built Environment . The fellowship is centered on carbon management , urban decarbonisation , and biome-positive urbanism , with a specific research brief titled Designing the caring city . This opportunity is hosted by Imperial College London and announced by Xiangkun Cao , Assistant Professor. The post highlights research interests in integrating direct air capture (DAC) for indoor carbon removal and combining DAC with indoor HVAC units to create system co-benefits. The fellowship is intended for applicants at a more advanced career stage, including post-graduates, researchers, practitioners, or professionals on a career break. Funding: £50,000 per year for 2 years. Deadline: 15 September 2026. Interviews: 17 or 24 November. Start date: by 31 December 2026. Relevant study areas include civil engineering , environmental science , urban planning , and mechanical engineering . Applicants interested in urban climate solutions, carbon capture, built environment innovation, and sustainable city design should consider applying. Interested candidates should review the fellowship page and research brief, then contact Xiangkun Cao by email for further discussion.