Project Description:

The research project is focused on developing cost-effective and scalable methods for recovering and upcycling waste materials from complex industrial processes. Industries generate vast amounts of waste, much of which is challenging to recycle due to its complexity. This project aims at developing new ways to recover valuable materials and transform industrial waste into reusable resources. This research is a step toward achieving industrial sustainability, reducing environmental impact, and promoting a circular economy.

As a student researcher, you are expected to contribute to:
• Designing and planning the experimental campaign to test innovative recovery and upcycling methods.
• Collecting and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches.
• Documenting and presenting results, contributing to scientific reports and presentations.

Requirements:

The successful applicant should comply with the following requirements:
* Be motivated and passionate about sustainability, innovation, and making a tangible impact on the environment
* Be willing and capable to responsibly work in a chemistry lab with and around hazardous chemicals. Detailed lab safety training and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be provided.
* Be able to follow written experimental protocols (SOPs = standard operating procedures) to the letter.

A student majoring in either environmental & ecological engineering, chemical engineering or chemistry will be the ideal match to this project. Prior experience of work in a chemical lab is preferred, but not required.