PhD Position in The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a Ph.D. student for Spring 2024 to work on multiple projects under the supervision of Ashraf Aly Hassan, PhD PE. The position will be housed in Environmental Engineering labs in cooperation with the National Water Center at UAEU. The Ph.D. students will be fully supported with a stipend, tuition, and benefits through research assistantship. 

The applicants need a basic understanding of microbiology (algae), water chemistry, and reactor design. Previous publications in the field of desalination, nanoparticles, algae, biohydrogen or any related field is a plus. The candidate should be highly motivated. BS in CIVIL ENGINEERING IS A MUST. MS degree in any related engineering field is a requirement such: environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, or biological systems engineering. Minimum admission requirements could be seen here: https://uaeu.ac.ae/en/cgs/admission.shtml#:~:text=A%20Master%20s%20Degree%20in,4.0%20scale%20or%20its%20equivalent…

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements should contact Dr. Ashraf Aly Hassan, PhD PE (alyhassan@uaeu.ac.ae) before October 10th, 2023. Please, use the subject line “PhD Position.” Required documents include: provide a one-page statement of research interest. A CV clearly indicating:

– GPA in both Master’s and Bachelor’s

– GRE – IELTS or TOEFL scores

– Publication list as applicable

– Conference presentations and patents as applicable.

United Arab Emirates University is the oldest university in the UAE established in 1976. The university is located in the beautiful City of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The UAEU is an accredited research-based institution. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges. UAEU is ranked worldwide in position 296 and (351-400) at QS and THE rankings, respectively. The Civil Engineering Department is ranked 200-220 by QS.-Prof. Ashraf Aly Hassan.