Feng Research Group
We Engineer Pores for Circularity & Sustainability, Critical Energy & Materials, Nanorobotics
We are actively recruiting 3-5 PhDs, Postdocs, & Visiting Students in 2026
Prospective Doctoral Students
Interested PhD Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged
to contact Dr. Feng through email.
If you have a keen interest in adsorption and separation, materials science and chemical
engineering, synthetic chemistry, we encourage you to contact Dr. Feng at lfengmse@gmail.com
and include the following: Cover letter, CV, transcripts, and selected publications (if any).
Your Cover Letter (less than one page) should cover:
o Your motivations and objectives for joining our group
o The specific research direction(s) or project(s) you are interested in
o Any relevant experience related to our research
Please use "Prospective Doctoral Student" as the email subject line.
We encourage candidates to apply for available PhD fellowship after contacting Dr Feng. Here
are some you may consider:
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NUS Research Scholarship and President's Graduate Fellowship
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A list of NUS scholarships can be found here.
Prospective Postdoctoral Fellows
If you are interested in joining the Feng Group as a postdoctoral fellow, please submit the following to lfengmse@gmail.com
1. Your detailed CV
2. A one-page cover letter that includes:
o A summary of your research skills, experience, and accomplishments
o Your future research interests and/or plans
Please use "Prospective Postdoctoral Fellow" as the email subject line. Applicants whose profiles closely align with our group's mission will be contacted for an interview as soon as possible. Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience in synthetic chemistry, adsorption & separation, materials & chemical engineering, polymer, or energy/sustainability. The start date for postdoctoral fellows is flexible.
You may apply for the following fellowship opportunities:
NRF Postdoctoral Fellowship
Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship
Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
Recruitment Inquiries: please contact lfengmse@gmail.com
Prospective Undergraduate and Master's Students
The Feng Group invites enthusiastic undergraduate and master's students eager to
apply their textbook knowledge to address real-world challenges. If you are interested
in joining our team, please reach out to Dr. Liang Feng at lfengmse@gmail.com
1. Your CV
2. A concise statement of interest (less than one page) that includes:
Your motivations and goals for joining our group
The specific research direction(s) or project(s) you are interested in
Any relevant experience or completed coursework related to our research
Please use "Prospective Undergraduate Student" or "Prospective Master's Student" as the subject line of your email. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate deep passion and commitment to research.
Prospective Visiting Students/Scholars
If you are interested in joining as a visiting student or scholar, please submit the following:
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Your CV and
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A one-page cover letter that includes:
(2a) Your motivations and goals for joining our group
(2b) The specific research direction(s) or project(s) you are interested in
(2c) Any relevant experience related to our research
Please use "Prospective Visiting Students/Scholars" as the email subject line.
Other Opportunities
Our group is open to exploring additional opportunities, such as hosting visiting researchers at any level or collaborating with interested applicants. Please contact Dr. Feng to discuss these possibilities on a case-by-case basis. We welcome inquiries for collaborations from academic institutions, industry partners, and other related initiatives.