PhD positions with a focus on urban water systems: monitoring, modelling and Nature-based Solutions (NbS).
Key research areas:
UAV-based multispectral and hyperspectral sensing for catchment-scale water quality monitoring
AI-based pollutant detection (including emerging contaminants)
Ensemble and data-driven modelling of water quality
Biofiltration systems for treating polluted waters
Qualifications required:
Civil/Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Hydrology, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, or related fields
Bachelor’s (GPA > 3.5/4)/Master’s degree + research experience
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Strong mathematical, statistical, and computing skills
Some experience in machine learning/AI is preferred
UAV automation or field deployment experience is a plus
The positions offer opportunities to work on exciting projects, combining field data, drone-based sensing, and advanced modelling, within a highly interdisciplinary and international environment at Tsinghua and in Shenzhen.
Admission to Graduate Programs of Tsinghua University 2026（For International Students)
Contact: Dr Buddhi Wijesiri (b.wijesiri@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn)