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Sustainable Materials Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in sustainable materials in united states
988 professors found
Professor
Cornell University
United States
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Bioplastic
Cellulose Chemistry
Richard M. Morrow professor emeritus
Ohio State University
United States
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Economics
Eco-innovation
Industrial Ecology
Sustainable Materials
Affiliate Associate Professor
Iowa State University
United States
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Biomass Valorization
Anaerobic Digestion
Biochar
Colorado State University
United States
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Conjugated Polymer
Sustainable Materials
Polymer Processing
University of California, Davis
United States
Research Interests
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Construction Materials Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Concrete Technology
Assistant Professor
Texas State University
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Cement Chemistry
Construction Materials Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Professor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Geotechnical Engineering
Geomechanics
Geopolymer
Sustainable Materials
College of Natural Resources
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Sustainable Materials
Biodegradable Material
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Clemson University
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Sustainable Chemistry
Sustainable Materials
Materials Science
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Popular positions
Matthew J. Gombeda
Illinois Institute of Technology
United States
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3 weeks ago
PhD opportunity in civil engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology with research at the intersection of concrete materials and structural concrete . The group is looking for highly motivated U.S. citizen applicants with a B.S. or M.S. degree in civil/structural engineering or a related field; an M.S. is preferred . Relevant experience in the behavior and mechanics of structural concrete , characterization of fresh and hardened properties of novel concrete materials , and experimental t...
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Civil Engineering
+2 more
3 weeks ago
Dilara Hatinoglu
Auburn University
United States
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1 month ago
Dilara Hatinoglu, Assistant Professor at Auburn University, is recruiting PhD and MS students to join her research group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The opening is in Environmental Engineering , with research aligned to civil and environmental engineering topics. This is a student recruitment post rather than a scholarship announcement. The post indicates that positions are available for Spring or Fall 2027 . Interested applicants should review the linked page for m...
Environmental Science
Civil Engineering
1 month ago
University of Kansas
United States
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3 months ago
Kansas State University Scholarship 2027 is being promoted as a fully funded study opportunity in the United States for Master’s and PhD applicants. The post does not specify a research area, supervisor, or department, so this appears to be a broad scholarship announcement rather than a lab-specific opening. Students interested in graduate study at Kansas State University should review the external scholarship page for the full eligibility rules, application steps, and any programme-specific con...
Education
Management
3 months ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
College of Natural Resources
United States
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Sustainable Materials
Cellulose Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Associate Professor
Virginia Tech
United States
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
A Simple Approach To Tailoring Biofilms For Effective Removal Of Micropollutants During Wastewater Treatment
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Bio-based Materials
Professor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
United States
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Civil Engineering
Construction Materials Engineering
Failure Analysis
Opportunities these professors hire for
Colorado School of Mines
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
Colorado School of Mines is seeking three postdoctoral researchers for a project on sustainable construction materials derived from red mud and residual materials such as mine tailings from critical mineral recovery. The work focuses on turning untreated red mud and treated residual powder into valuable products including supplementary cementitious materials, lightweight aggregates, geopolymer bricks, and related construction materials. Each postdoctoral researcher will concentrate on one produc...
Geology
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+6 more
New Today
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join a multidisciplinary effort on electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle battery recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing. The project centers on understanding the science and technology behind end-of-life battery management in New Jersey and the Northeast, with an emphasis on building a regional picture of how batteries can move through reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing pathways. The successful researcher...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+8 more
New Today
Arizona State University
United States
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3 days ago
Arizona State University, in partnership with Kepler College in Rwanda, is offering 50 fully funded master's opportunities through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The programmes focus on technology and innovation, including Business Analytics, Computer Science, Sustainable Engineering, Global Technology and Development, Information Technology, and User Experience. The ASU Online degrees are completed while living in Kigali, Rwanda. The scholarship is designed for African citizens age...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Information Technology
+7 more
3 days ago
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