Work alongside distinguished faculty in an internationally recognized environmental engineering program known for its research in water treatment.
The environmental engineering Ph.D. program at Stevens engages students in the pursuit of research at the forefront of the field with faculty experts in water and wastewater treatment, arsenic and heavy metals, environmental remediation, physicochemical processes and more.
In this program, Ph.D. students and researchers collaborate with international organizations and contribute to the development of solutions to global issues such as the fate, transport, and treatment of arsenic and heavy metals in water and solids, the environmental compatibility and effect of consumer products, and the development of environmentally sustainable and cost-effective technologies utilizing natural products, recycled wastes, plants and microbes.
The environmental engineering program maintains state-of-the-art laboratories and has a vibrant sponsored research program in environmental science and technology. Ph.D. students in the program have the opportunity to publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, carry out research in well-funded, well-equipped analytical and process laboratories and participate significantly in research around water treatment and the conversion of wastes into biofuel.
The Stevens Advantage
Stevens’ location is advantageous for the study of environmental engineering. The state of New Jersey is noted for its many environmental firms and remediation activities, which lead to learning opportunities and potential job possibilities for our Ph.D. candidates.
The program has great professors and labs, and is excellent in research.
I had the opportunity to be part of several professional bodies. It was at one of these group events on campus that I met an engineer at Suez, which led to an internship and eventually a job offer.
After my experiences in Europe and the Middle East as a civil engineer, I wanted to pursue environmental engineering at a school in or near a big city that was close to the water (one of our environment’s main elements)—and that brought me to Stevens.
Environmental engineering was a relatively new discipline and Stevens had one of the very first environmental engineering programs in the northeast.
Hossam Ezeldin, PE, MBA; Partner at RM Certification and Verification Svc
I attribute a lot of my career success to Stevens.
Stevens was a window I looked through to not only see Manhattan, but the rest of the world.
Hossam Ezeldin, PE, MBA; Partner at RM Certification and Verification Svc
As an international student, language was a hurdle as well as finances.
Stevens helped me with both challenges by providing the right environment for my learning and sponsorship for my research.
Hossam Ezeldin, PE, MBA; Partner at RM Certification and Verification Svc
Environmental engineering graduate program prepared me with in-depth knowledge to tackle any problem in the different environmental field, think systematically about the issues and come up with sound engineering solutions.
There are different opportunities to help you explore the career path within the field, such as various seminars, inviting professionals from both research and industrial.
Yanxia Lin, Environmental Engineering Ph.D. '21
There are many opportunities to engage in research in the program.
My work in the lab strengthened my engineering knowledge, teamwork, and communication skills, which are necessary for a successful engineering career.
Yanxia Lin, Environmental Engineering Ph.D. '21
The biggest advantage is that you have full access to all research resources, devices, and platforms.
All of these could be reached by sending just one email or arranging a meeting with professors.
Qingjian Li, Environmental Engineering Ph.D. '21
Regular workshops provide you necessary tools to tackle problems in your research and study while invited seminars inspire you to jump out of the box and think about innovation and integration.
All you need to care about is how to utilize it.
Qingjian Li, Environmental Engineering Ph.D. '21
Thanks to Stevens, the CEOE department, and my advisor, I was able to get scholarships and funding all the time during my Ph.D. studies.
That gives me the freedom to immerse myself in solving problems and exploring new areas without interference.
Qingjian Li, Environmental Engineering Ph.D. '21
Work With Top Faculty
At Stevens, you’ll be supported by strong mentorship from renowned faculty members who are major grant recipients, multiple patent holders and editors of prestigious journals.
David Vaccari, board member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, is internationally known for his work on phosphorus sustainability…
Valentina Prigiobbe researches crystallization, flow and transport in reactive porous media, groundwater modeling and functionalized magnetic nanoparticles…