PhD Opening in Chemical Engineering available at the University of Akron

One Graduate Assistant Position is available in Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering at the University of Akron. We are looking for one self-motivated PhD student dedicated to the cutting-edge research in catalyst materials and electrochemical reaction engineering. The lab focuses on study and development of advanced materials useful as catalysts for energy-related processes, including fuel cell reactions, water electrolysis, and hydrogen storage. The candidate will be trained based on his/her own research interests and multidisciplinarily in electrochemical reaction engineering, materials chemistry, and catalysis science.


The University of Akron is located in Akron, Ohio, United States, and has a strong PhD program in Chemical Engineering. The candidate will be given full financial supports plus tuition waiver and health benefits during the time of graduate study. Please browse http://www.uakron.edu/engineering/CBE/ for information of the university and the department. For more of the research activities in the lab, please visit our labpage at https://sites.google.com/site/akronpenglab/.

Starting date: August 2022 or January 2023

Basic requirements:
  Master or Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or other related majors;
  Strong interests and high motivation in catalysis and electrochemical reaction engineering research;
  Good GPA;
  GRE (waivable) and TOEFL (or IELTS) scores;
  Priority will be given to candidates familiar with catalysis and/or having demonstrated research experience.

Interested applicants please contact Dr. Zhenmeng Peng directly at zpeng@uakron.edu with their CV and other supporting documentation.