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Zhiyong Jason Ren is a Professor in the Civil Environmental Engineering Department at Princeton University and serves as the Associate Director of Research at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment. He is also part of the associate faculty at the High Meadows Environmental Institute and the Princeton Institute for Science and Technology of Materials. Ren's research focuses on the Water-Energy Nexus, particularly in areas related to water sector decarbonization, resource recovery, environmental chemical processes, and carbon capture utilization. His lab employs innovative approaches leveraging electrochemistry and microbiology, alongside advanced techniques in artificial intelligence and machining learning, to enhance the design and operation of water management systems. Over the years, he has co-authored numerous publications in esteemed journals such as Nature Sustainability and Environmental Science & Technology, and has been instrumental in translating academic research into practical applications by co-founding two companies. Ren's contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the 2024 Fellow designation from the International Water Association and the 2021 Paul L. Busch Award.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.