Dr. Shiqiang Zou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shiqiang (Nick) Zou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University, where he leads the Electrified Wastewater Treatment Elemental Recovery (E-WATER) Lab. His research focuses on applied electrochemistry to transform resource-intensive wastewater management into a resource-supplying hub. Dr. Zou integrates applied electrochemistry with selective separation process engineering to develop solutions that enhance wastewater treatment efficiency and sustainability. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and Master’s degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Engineering from the National University of Singapore and Peking University, respectively. He is committed to teaching and mentoring students in advanced engineering practices and is recognized for his contributions to civil engineering education and research.

Research Interests

Awards

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Early Career Research Fellow

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William F. Walker Merit Teaching Award

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Excellence in Civil Engineering Education (ExCEEd) Fellow

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology