Description: The research associate will conduct research on (I) recycling and valorizing agricultural wastes using anaerobic digestion, microalgae cultivation, and microbial fuel cells, (II) nanomaterials for enhancing biological conversion of agricultural wastes, and (III) mathematical modeling and data analytics for the prediction and control of the biological conversion processes. The research associate will confer with the Principal Investigator on overall research direction and assignments. The research associate is expected to exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment and original thinking in carrying out research that contributes to original knowledge and advances the University's reputation in research. The research a