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Professor Zhiyong Jason Ren is a leading researcher in the field of civil and environmental engineering. He holds a position at Princeton University as the Associate Director of Research at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment. Professor Ren’s research focuses on the Water-Energy Nexus, specifically targeting water sector decarbonization, resource recovery, environmental chemical processes, wastewater treatment, water reuse, desalination, remediation, and carbon capture utilization. He utilizes cutting-edge electrochemistry and microbiology alongside advanced AI and machine learning methodologies to enhance engineering design and operation in these areas. He has co-authored numerous impactful publications across prestigious journals such as Nature Sustainability, Nature Climate Change, and Environmental Science & Technology. In addition to his research, he is actively involved in translating academic findings into practical applications by co-founding two startups with his students, further bridging the gap between research and the real world.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.