Yolandi Schoeman, PhD’s Post

𝟐 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧s 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (1) Sustainable Development Science and Economics; (2) Renewable energy and bio-based materials; (3) Urban water systems and coastal climate resilience, targeting innovations for “blue (marine)–green (biological)” future technologies and industrial chains

🌎 Pacific secures nearly $600,000 in National Science Foundation (NSF) funding 🌱 Two new grants will fuel hands-on research opportunities for students while advancing solutions to environmental and economic challenges: 🔹 Watershed climate research — Professor Laura Rademacher will lead a $180,000 study on how underground water impacts streamflow during climate extremes, giving Pacific students invaluable field and data experience. 🔹 Regional innovation development — Director Thomas Pogue and the Center for Business and Policy Research received $400,000 to strengthen innovation and economic opportunity in the San Joaquin Valley, preparing students to apply their learning to real-world solutions. These projects highlight Pacific’s commitment to pairing transformative student experiences with research that makes a real impact in our communities and beyond. 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMga3K7p #PacificProud #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #NSF #Research #Innovation

international Joint Lab for Sustainable Science (Establishing) opening two #postdoc position on the following research directions: (1) Sustainable Development Science and Economics; (2) Renewable energy and bio-based materials; (3) Urban water systems and coastal climate resilience, targeting innovations for “blue (marine)–green (biological)” future technologies and industrial chains that address global sustainability challenges; for more details, please refer to: https://lnkd.in/gTP98X_f

𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 For the first time in its history, the University of the Free State will offer a full four-year engineering degree. The new BEng in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering will be presented from 2026, alongside postgraduate degrees in Ecological and Nature-based Engineering Sciences – the first of their kind in Africa. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://ufsweb.co/3JZ34Ml #UFS #Engineering #EngineeringScience #Sustainability #FutureFocused

𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 For the first time in its history, the University of the Free State will offer a full four-year engineering degree. The new BEng in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering will be presented from 2026, alongside postgraduate degrees in Ecological and Nature-based Engineering Sciences – the first of their kind in Africa. Read more: https://ufsweb.co/3JZ34Ml #UFS #Engineering #EngineeringScience #Sustainability #FutureFocused

❓How do we truly measure whether a city is sustainable? At KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)’s Urban Lab, Prof. Sami G. Al-Ghamdi leads research applying Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to construction, materials, and energy — shaping sustainable and resilient urban systems. Now, the lab is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in LCA to: 🏗️ Conduct advanced LCA studies 📊 Build new regional datasets 🌍 Collaborate with governments & organizations on national sustainability initiatives 👉 Apply via PlutoEdu (link in comments). #Postdoc #Sustainability #LCA #PlutoEdu #ResearchOpportunity

🚀 Eco-Mortar 2.0: Building a More Sustainable Future in Construction The Eco-Mortar 2.0 project aims to develop innovative thermal insulating mortars and wall panels that are eco-friendly, durable, and high-performance, by incorporating industrial waste and nanomaterials. Funded by the HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, European Fellowships, the project supports the research of María Concepción Pacheco Menor, which I have had the pleasure of co-supervising together with my colleague Jorge de Brito, and with the active collaboration of Manuel F. C. Pereira. 🔍 Early findings suggest that diabase sludge can be used as a partial replacement of cement in composites, mainly due to its particle size and pozzolanic characteristics. This opens the door to a novel supplementary cementitious material (SCM) derived from waste — a promising alternative for the mortar industry. 🌍 A small step in research, but a meaningful contribution toward circular economy practices and reducing the environmental footprint of construction. Further information: https://lnkd.in/d_vWGzRw https://lnkd.in/dgdPNisa Instituto Superior Técnico CERIS Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability INTROMAC CERENA-Centro de Recursos Naturais e Ambiente Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships European Union #wearetecnico #percoat #postdoctoral #MSCA

Consider subscribing to our newsletter of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Technische Universität Dresden! Ever wondered how smart #mobility, future #cities, sustainable #water management, circular #economy and #climate-resilient landscapes come together in the real world? At #TUD's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, that’s exactly what we do. We bridge disciplines, spark innovation and train the next generation of #engineers, #planners, #economists and #scientists to tackle society’s biggest challenges. As one of five schools at a German University of Excellence and a proud member of the prestigious TU9 – German Universities of Technology alliance, our School is a hub for #interdisciplinary #research and education - from data-driven #transport systems and #carbon-neutral building materials to #biodiversity in #urban landscapes and integrated water resource management (the School is also partner and project lead in the ABCD-Centre - Global Water and Climate Adaptation Centre). We host 40 degree programmes (including quite a selection of international #Master programmes), various #PhD opportunities, and offer real-world experience and strong #global #partnerships (United Nations University-FLORES, EUTOPIA, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Asian Institute of Technology, University of the Free State ... and many, many more). Here’s what a subscription to our newsletter offers: A front-row seat to the latest research breakthroughs and innovation stories from our School — from smart mobility labs to hydrology excursions and carbon-concrete prototypes. A curated event calendar (new lectures? international cooperation meetings? student expos? You’ll hear about them first!) Insider access to study programme news, teaching & learning innovations, and career-relevant opportunities. Curious to see what’s already been covered? In the backlog, you’ll find interviews, videos, conference recaps, and links to recordings and downloads, curated to keep you plugged into our vibrant community. It’s easy to join: use your email address to subscribe, and you’re in. Ready to explore how inter- and transdisciplinary research, education and practice are shaping a more sustainable world - together? Be part of the conversation and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eY8V8wDP

📢 Just published: Evaluating the effectiveness of behavioural nudges in reducing energy consumption in student accommodation Just in time for the new academic year, this paper investigates the application of nudge theory to reduce utility consumption within student accommodation. With the pressing challenge of climate change and the significant contribution of the building sector to global energy use, finding innovative, cost-effective strategies to promote sustainable behaviour is critical. Read more to find out whether informational or competition-based nudges were more effective in reducing energy consumption in student accommodation. You can read this #OpenAccess publication in UCL Open Environment here: https://lnkd.in/e6ejYzxh UCL Open Environment is now indexed in Elsevier | Scopus. Articles published in the journal will automatically be indexed in Scopus. You can find out more, including how to submit your research, here: https://lnkd.in/eHyCG_PC

It's World Water Week At this year's PhD Live! Department of Civil & Urban Engineering at NYU Tandon PhD Luana de Brito Anton, who worked with Institute Associate Professor Andrea Silverman and Dr. Jennifer Apell, took home first prize for the presentation of her research. de Brito Anton studies the light-driven degradation (also known as photodegradation) of pesticides in water. It’s an important phenomenon since using pesticides benefits society by improving crop yields and ensuring food supply yet at the same time causes concerns when agricultural runoff leads to pesticides entering surface waters, where they may pose hazards to aquatic organisms and humans. She aims to better understand how pesticides photodegrade in a wide range of environmental and engineered systems and to ultimately harness the power of photodegradation to develop better water-treatment systems using artificial light. #NYUTandonMade