PHD GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Fall 2025
Chemical Biochemical and Environmental Engineering (CBEE)
Fall 2025 PhD Funding Opportunities
The following CBEE faculty members expect to have openings for new PhD student for Fall 2025.
Jorge Almodovar, Ph.D.
Engineering polymeric biomaterials for cell manufacturing, tissue repair, and drug delivery
Website: https://cbee.umbc.edu/faculty/jorge-almodovar/
Özgür Çapraz, Ph.D.
Performance of materials for electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems
Website: https://cbee.umbc.edu/faculty/ozgur-capraz/
Corine Jackman Burden, Ph.D.
Bioinformatics, synthetic biology, microfluidics, vaginal microbiome, infectious disease
Website: https://cbee.umbc.edu/faculty/corine-jackman-burden/
Christopher Hennigan, Ph.D.
Aerosol science, health effects, climate change, atmospheric chemistry
Website: https://cbee.umbc.edu/faculty/christopher-hennigan/
Claire Welty, Ph.D.
Coupled groundwater/surface water modeling of urban systems.
Website: https://urbanhydrology.umbc.edu/
Upal Ghosh, Ph.D.
Pollutant fate and bioavailability in soils, sediments, and aquatic environments
Website: https://cbee.umbc.edu/faculty/upal-ghosh/
Lee Blaney, Ph.D.
Occurrence, fate/treatment, and transport of contaminants of emerging concern
Website: https://cbee.umbc.edu/faculty/lee-blaney/
Tyler Josephson, Ph.D.
Develop AI and LLM tools and use molecular simulations to understand chemistry in the environment
Website: https://cbee.umbc.edu/faculty/tyler-josephson/
Application details:
Deadline for Ph.D. programs: January 7
Application fee waivers: available by emailing cbeegrad@umbc.edu
Contacting an potential advisor: Students interested in applying are welcome to reach out directly to the faculty members whose research aligns with your specific research interests. Applicants are not required to secure an advisor prior to applying to the program for Fall admission. Applicants should identify which faculty they would like to work with in your 'Statement of academic goals and research interests'
More details on Application process: https://cbee.umbc.edu/academics/graduate-application/
PhD Stipend
$39K+
($39,900/year for 2025–2026; plus tuition remission and health insurance for full-time PhD students)
Learn more about CBEE's graduate progams: https://cbee.umbc.edu/grad
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Chemical Biochemical and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) Fall 2025 PhD Funding Opportunities The following CBEE faculty members expect to have openings for new PhD student for Fall 2025. ...
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PHD GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP - Spring 2025: Develop new algorithms for artificial intelligence and molecular simulations.
ATOMS Lab with Dr. Tyler Josephson
The AI & Theory-Oriented Molecular Science (ATOMS) Lab with Dr. Tyler Josephson has two fully-funded positions, to start in
Spring 2025 or sooner.
Project Titles
- Simulation methods for multicomponent adsorption of water pollutants
- Logic and LLMs for Evaluating Scientific Claims
Application
Applications will be reviewed starting November 1. To apply send
resume/CV, unoMicial transcript, research statement, and 1-2 page letter describing your interest in
the ATOMS Lab to
atoms@umbc.edu. Specify which project below most interests you (and why),
and what degree you would be pursuing at UMBC.
About ATOMS Lab & UMBC
The ATOMS Lab develops new algorithms for artificial intelligence and molecular simulations. Learn
more about our supportive culture and our lab policies
here. We’re based in the Department of
Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore
County, just outside of Baltimore and about an hour north of Washington, DC.
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NEW PUBLICATION: Using flux theory in dynamic omics data sets to identify differentially changing signals using DPoP
Harley Edwards, Ph.D. Candidate Marten Lab with Dr. Marten
Authors:
Harley Edwards, Joseph Zavorskas, Walker Huso, Alexander G. Doan, Caton Silbiger, Steven Harris, Ranjan Srivastava & Mark R. Marten
Title:
Using flux theory in dynamic omics data sets to identify differentially changing signals using DPoP
ABSTRACT:
Background
Derivative profiling is a novel approach to identify differential signals from dynamic omics data sets. This approach applies variable step-size differentiation to time dynamic omics data. This work assumes that there is a general omics derivative that is a useful and descriptive feature of dynamic omics experiments. We assert that this omics derivative, or omics flux, is a valuable descriptor that can be used instead of, or with, fold change calculations.
Results
The results of derivative profiling are compared to established methods such as Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines, significance versus fold change analysis (Volcano), and an adjusted ratio over intensity (M/A) analysis to find that there is a statistically significant similarity between the results. This comparison is repeated for transcriptomic and phosphoproteomic expression profiles previously characterized in Aspergillus nidulans. This method has been packaged in an open-source, GUI-based MATLAB app, the Derivative Profiling omics Package (DPoP). Gene Ontology (GO) term enrichment has been included in the app so that a user can automatically/programmatically describe the over/under-represented GO terms in the derivative profiling results using domain specific knowledge found in their organism’s specific GO database file. The advantage of the DPoP analysis is that it is computationally inexpensive, it does not require fold change calculations, it describes both instantaneous as well as overall behavior, and it achieves statistical confidence with signal trajectories of a single bio-replicate over four or more points.
Conclusions
While we apply this method to time dynamic transcriptomic and phosphoproteomic datasets, it is a numerically generalizable technique that can be applied to any organism and any field interested in time series data analysis. The app described in this work enables omics researchers with no computer science background to apply derivative profiling to their data sets, while also allowing multidisciplined users to build on the nascent idea of profiling derivatives in omics.
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Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:16:46 -0400
UMBC offers Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Microcredential Series. From UMBC's Grad Student & Postdoc Development
Required for any individual receiving funding from NIH
Grad Student & Postdoc Development Group is pleased to announce the launch of the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Microcredential Series - a set of in-person workshops this fall.
While we will still offer virtual RCR training in
CITI, these new in-person discussion-based workshops are required for any individual receiving funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including undergraduate students, graduate students, staff, postdocs, and faculty (see NIH guidance
here). In order to meet NIH’s requirements for in-person RCR training, we have established these workshops as a series of microcredentials (also called “badges”) that lead to an overarching RCR “mega”credential. It should be noted that UMBC requires all graduate students completing a master's thesis or doctoral degree, along with all postdoctoral research associates, to complete RCR training through either
CITI or the new in-person RCR Microcredential Series.
Workshop Details:
- Info Session: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 (virtual)
- Start Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- End Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Schedule: Wednesdays 11-12:30* (one session on 11/6 will be 12:30-2pm)
- Location: The Commons Building
Please note that each session may be held in different rooms or at different times within The Commons each Wednesday. Please check in with the MyUMBC GSPD group page regularly for updates on locations and any potential changes to the schedule.
We look forward to your active participation and insightful contributions as we work together to uphold the highest standards of research integrity. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
CBEE hosted the 2024 CBEE Graduate Student Awards on Friday, August 30, 2024 where graduate students were formally recognized for their research and leadership. During the awards ceremony, each awardee gave a 10-minute presentation on their current research.
Congratulations to the award recipients.
Excellence in Master's Research
Margaret Siao
’23, M.S. student, Environmental Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Lee Blaney
This award recognizes a CBEE Master’s Student for outstanding performance in research.
Excellence in Doctoral Research
Chad Sundberg
Ph.D. student, Environmental Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Govind Rao
This award recognizes a CBEE Doctoral Student for outstanding performance in research.
Excellence in Leadership
Alex Doan
Ph.D. student, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
This award recognizes a CBEE Graduate Student for outstanding leadership demonstrated in service to the department, college, or their fellow students.
Award recipients were nominated by CBEE faculty, staff, or students (graduate or undergraduate). The nominations were reviewed and selected by CBEE’s Graduate program Committee.
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CBEE students receive awards for research at 2024 COEIT Research Day
The College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) Research Day was held on April 19, 2024. Undergraduate and graduate students across the college presented their research covering a range of topics.
Congratulations to the CBEE students who received COEIT Research Day Poster Awards. Poster presenters are in bold.
Bachelor Student Poster Awards
Authors: Tithi Prajapati, Mike Tolosa, Venkatesh Srinivasan, and Dr. Govind Rao
Department: Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering
Poster Title: Affordable Hand-held Portable Spectroscopy Technology for PAT applications
Authors: Mesha Shajahan, Preety Ahuja, and Dr. Govind Rao
Department: Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering
Poster Title: Polymer-Carbon Composite for Wearable Transcutaneous CO₂ Sensor
Doctoral Student Poster Awards
Authors: Revati Kadolkar, Vikash Kumar, Venkatesh Srinivasan, Sanjeev Kumar Ujjain, Dr. Douglas Frey, Dr. Govind Rao
Department: Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering
Poster Title: Development of a Novel Analytical Sensor Utilizing Ni-NTA and His-tag Affinity for At-Line Quantitative Analysis of Binding Proteins
Honorable Mention – Student Poster Awards
Authors: Alexander G. Doan, Matthew S. Quintanilla, Jessica E. Schafer, Casey M. Douglas, Meredith E. Morse, Dela-Joshua K. Dayie, Kay T. Latt, Julianna C. Wasiuta, Steven D. Harris, and Dr. Mark R. Marten
Department: Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering
Poster Title: Crosstalk Between Aspergillus nidulans CWIS and SIN Pathways Under Cell Wall Stress
Authors: Amir Babaei Gharehbagh, Rose Taylor, Joy Kiguru, Alyssa M. Burns, Ann Marie G. Carlton, and Dr. Christopher J. Hennigan
Department: Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering
Poster Title: Effects of Inorganic Salts and pH on the Gas-Aqueous Partitioning of Formic Acid and Acetic Acid
Authors: Elias Gilotte, Chad Sundberg, Hasib Hasan, and Dr. Govind Rao
Department: Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering
Poster Title: Developing an Online ATP Sensor for Cell-Free Protein Synthesis Monitoring
Judges
Thank you to the Research Day Poster Judges for all their help review of posters, specifically,
Jorge Almodovar (CBEE).
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CBEE students visit the Ashburton Filtration Plant
Spring 2024 - Environmental Physicochemical Process
At the end of the Spring 2024 semester, Dr. Blaney’s Environmental Physicochemical Processes course (ENCH 412 and ENEN 612) visited the Ashburton Filtration Plant, Baltimore’s largest drinking water treatment plant. Students had the chance to see how the processes they learned about in class, namely coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, granular media filtration, and disinfection, treat 165 million gallons of drinking water for Baltimore every day.
Mohammed Almafrachi, Engineering Manager for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, gave an excellent tour. His in-depth knowledge of the treatment processes and on-the-ground experience managing the facility helped students understand how the concepts that they learned in class provide clean drinking water to Baltimore residents. He stressed the importance of being adaptable to challenges, telling the students “You can’t troubleshoot without trouble.”
We also enjoyed learning about the importance of water quality testing throughout the distribution system from Deneen Gordon, the Laboratory Technical Administrator for Baltimore’s drinking water treatment plants. She emphasized the new challenges awaiting the next generation of water quality engineers and motivated our students to tackle those challenges head on.
Thanks to all of the other Ashburton staff members that shared their expertise with us during the visit. We left inspired by your commitment to ensuring the health and safety of Baltimore residents. Thank you for your service!
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Graduate Student Internship: Uplift Geo Systems
Keerthana Goskonda, M.S. student
Keerthana Goskonda,
M.S. student, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
When did you start your Internship?
Feb 2024
Where was your Internship?
Uplift Geo Systems, Baltimore, MD
What is the focus of your Internship?
Metal extraction from rocks
What are you looking forward to the most about your Internship?
Ability to develop a process
What was the best part of your Internship OR What was the biggest learning moment of your Internship ?
Working on different rock samples and meeting new people.
What advice do you have for students who are interested in getting involved in research or an internship?
Willing to work hard and think out of box
Are you a member of any clubs/campus organizations?
N/A
What are your goals after graduation?
Would like to work in research and development
Learn more about Keerthana Goskonda:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keerthana-goskonda-ba5126204/
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Blaney Lab presents at 2024 ACS Conference
Four group members from the Blaney Lab attended the 2024 ACS conference in Denver, CO. All four gave excellent oral presentations (see attached photos) on the following topics:
- Sahar Souizi, Ph.D. student, Environmental Engineering - Enhanced Donnan dialysis for nutrient recovery via tube-in-tube reactors: Impact of operating conditions and application to real waste
- Marylia Duarte Batista , Ph.D. student, Environmental Engineering - Hybrid anion-exchange resins with enhanced selectivity for (ultra)short-chain PFAS
- Margaret Siao, '22 chemical engineering, M.S. student environmental engineering - Influence of solution pH and dissolved organic matter on PFAS uptake by ion-exchange membrane-based passive samplers
- Donya Hamidi, Ph.D. student, Environmental Engineering - Salting out of PFAS anions: Calculation of Setschenow constants
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