Dr. Itzel Márquez

232 ET Building
School of Engineering and Technology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI-48859.
itzel1l@cmich.edu            
            

Dr. Itzel Marquez received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering from Universidad de las Americas Puebla, in Mexico. She 
later received her PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona. After her PhD she joined the Water and Energy Sustainable Technology 
Center from the University of Arizona as a Postdoctoral Associate.

She has been doing research in wastewater treatment and wastewater reuse since her Master’s degree, from physicochemical and biological treatment, 
to advanced wastewater treatment. She also has experience in mathematical modelling of pollutant kinetics and transport in water and air.

Besides her academic experience she has experience in the pharmaceutical and oil industries, where she worked as a process engineer. She is also 
interested in Science Communication and increasing diversity in STEM fields. 
                    
                    

Emad Sanei

Earth and Ecosystems Science, PhD student

Emad Sanei grew up in Tehran, Iran. Initially interested in the engineering field, he got his bachelor's and master's degrees in civil and 
environmental engineering. He began his Ph.D. within the Earth and Ecosystem Science department at Central Michigan University. He specializes in 
using environmental engineering laboratory techniques to study wastewater reuse and treatment. He is a strategic thinker by nature and diligent 
about time management. Emad is a go-getter, which makes him an energetic individual and eager to succeed.
            
            

Maxwell Hornak

Environmental Engineering, BS student
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Join our team

The WaTTeR lab participates in two graduate programs.

Graduate students and Postdoctoral researchers
	EES PhD program
		The WaTTeR lab participates in CMU’s Earth and Ecosystems Science Ph.D. program.
 
	MSE program
		The WaTTeR lab participates in CMU's MS in Engineering program.

Undergraduate students
Undergraduate students from any discipline are welcome to join our research activities. Students are trained in experimental and analytical methods
asn well as data analysis and presentation. Students are expected to spend at least 3 hours per week working on research.

If you are interested in joining the WaTTeR Lab send an email to Dr. Márquez with the following information:
- The program you are interested in (MSE or EES PhD) or in what capacity you want to join the lab
- One page resume
- Funding plan (explain whether you need partial funding, full funding or no funding)
- Reasons why you want to join the lab

Fully funded positions will be posted here as available. Partial funding is possible on a case by case basis.            
         

Open positions

Master in Engineering position available to start in Fall 2023.

Inclusivity and social responsibility are part of the WaTTeR Lab's core values, and we view diversity as a strength. We welcome applicants 
of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, national origins, races, religious 
affiliations, sexual orientations, and other visible and nonvisible differences and/or disabilities. It is our goal for everyone to be 
able to bring their whole self to the lab.