Sustainable Environment Research Center
Research Field
Prof. Cheng-Di Dong is a Chair Professor at the Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST), Taiwan. Prof. Dong obtained a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Delaware, USA, in 1993. Currently, he is the Dean of the College of Hydrosphere (NKUST) and the director of the Sustainable Environment Research Center (NKUST). Prof. Dong’s research focuses on waste-to-resources, biotechnology, nanotechnology, novel catalytic materials, and biochar for environmental applications. He has published over 500 research and review articles in leading international journals, 7 book chapters, and edited 6 special issues of scientific journals. His h-index is ~56, with over 13,000 citations. He has won several scientific awards and grants from renowned academic bodies. Professor Dong was in the “World’s Top 2% Scientist-Stanford University Releases List (2021, 2022)” for Environmental Sciences. He is a Fellow of the International Bioprocessing Association. Professor Dong currently serves as Editor of Sustainable Environment Research, and he is an Editorial Board Member of Bioresource Technology. He has also served as Guest Editor of Special Issues in Bioresource Technology, Environmental Pollution, Bioresource Technology Report, Catalysts, and Applied Sciences.
The main cause of environmental problems is human economic activity. Respecting the environment and living in harmony with it while pursuing growth is crucial to achieving the objective of sustainable environmental development without sacrificing the prospects for future generations. The problem of environmental contamination has progressively come to light in recent years. Our university created the "Sustainable Environment Research Center" in January 2019 to conduct research and development on sustainable environmental and energy technologies. The tasks of this center include environmental monitoring, on-site remediation assessments, environmental management strategy planning, off-site treatment technology development, green energy technology research and development, resource reuse, etc. The primary goal is to integrate overall environmental research resources such as:
(1) Research and development of environmental pollution remediation technologies.
(2) Research and development of clean energy, low-carbon energy, and green environmental technologies.
(3) Research and development of environmental material resource recycling technology.
(4) Accepting commissioned projects and executing research projects on the environment and energy.
(5) Provide professional technical and testing services for the environment and energy.
(6) Organizing activities such as promotion, education, training, and seminars related to environmental and energy issues.
(7) Promote technical exchanges in environmental and energy technology internationally.
(8) Other matters related to environmental and energy technology.
This center will leverage abundant academic research and development capabilities, valuable instrument and equipment resources, and comprehensive software and hardware facilities to collaborate with relevant industries and government agencies domestically and internationally. This aims to implement pioneering and practical technology research in academia to achieve excellence and sustainable development.
- Monitoring and assessment of contaminated waters, soils, and sediments
- Aquatic and soil chemistry
- Transport and fate of pollutants in waters, soils, and sediments
- Remediation and recovery of contaminated waters, soils, and sediments
- Physical−chemical treatment of water and wastewater
- 2023 Outstanding Research Award, National Science Council, Taiwan
- 2023 World’s Top 2% Scientist-Stanford University Releases List for Environmental Sciences
- 2022 Best paper award, Bioresource Technology
- 2022 Cover Page, Bioresource Technology
- 2022 World’s Top 2% Scientist-Stanford University Releases List for Environmental Sciences
- 2021 Fellow, The International Bioprocessing Association
- 2021 World’s Top 2% Scientist-Stanford University Releases List for Environmental Sciences
- 2021 Fellow, International Society for Biological Programming
- 2021 Outstanding Alumni Award of University of Delaware, United States
- 2021 Excellence in Research Award, National Kaohsiung Marine Technology
- 2019 Outstanding Contributions to Marine Pollution ControlAward, The 12th International Conference in Challenges in Environmental Science & Engineering
- 2019 Distinguished Professor, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
- 2018 First Place Award on Entrepreneur Research, National Kaohsiung Marine Technology
- 2018 Excellence in Research Award, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
- 2017 Second Place Award on Entrepreneur Research, National Kaohsiung Marine Technology
- 2017 Excellence in Research Award, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
- 2016 Best Paper Award, The 9th International Conference in Challenges in Environmental Science& Engineering
- 2016 National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology Special Outstanding Research Talents (Industrial-Academic Category) Level A - Excellent Industry-Academic Award
- 2016 Outstanding Faculty Award, National Kaohsiung University of Marine Science and Technology
- 2016 Second Place Award on Entrepreneur Research, National Kaohsiung Marine Technology
- 2016 Outstanding Research Award, National Kaohsiung University of Marine Technology
- 2015 Research on Oceanology and Underwater Technology Medal, Chinese Society of Oceanology and Underwater Technology
- 1993 Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE USA
- 1990 M.S. Environmental Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark NJ, USA
2 Vacancies
Job Description
Interns are expected to submit QA/QC results, analytical results, and terminal reports for research consumption.
- Assist in marine environmental sample processing.
- Analyze sediment and/or biotic samples in the laboratory.
- Operate equipment for pollutant detection.
- Data collection and analysis using computer languages and software, data entry, management, and statistical analysis (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Past, R, Python, etc.).
- Help with the upkeep and maintenance of the instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
- Work together with other members of the research team to plan and carry out studies, gather and evaluate data, and interpret findings.
- Participate in the writing of papers, presentations, research reports, and publications.
Preferred Intern Education Level
This research internship focused on developing students' technical and writing skills in marine sediment and ecosystems techniques. We prefer Master's degree students or graduates to join the internship.
Skill sets or Qualities
- Preferably Master’s degree students or graduates with research experience in the lab or field.
- Students or graduates with a background in chemistry, oceanography, geology, environmental science, ecology, and/or biology.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively independently and with a team.
- Basic knowledge of chemistry laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
- Basic knowledge of statistics and preferably familiarity with programming languages (e.g., R, Python) and data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Origin, etc.).