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The overarching research mission of the Lu Lab is to uncover the simple laws behind the complexity of natural and human-dominated systems, and to cross-pollinate these laws across disparate domains for unexpected discoveries.
Our team brings together multi-disciplinary talents and believes in bottom-up processes that connect the dots, fostering the fertile soil where reckless ideas germinate and flourish. We integrate the power of data-mining, fieldwork, and remote sensing to feed into our theoretical quest for transferable organizing laws. Instead of worrying about tradeoffs, we identify and expand the boundary of constraints, hey, cross-boundary can be both fun and robust.
opportunities
Applications are now open for the PhD in Environmental Studies at NYU's Graduate School of Arts & Science! The application deadline is December 1, 2025. Follow these links for FAQs and details on the application process and requirements.
New PhD/JD in Environmental Studies
We’re also pleased to share that starting this fall, prospective students interested in pursuing a path in law can apply to a dual-degree program between NYU’s School of Law and the Environmental Studies Department. Please review details on our website and on the School of Law’s dedicated webpage.
Attend an Admissions Event
The Department will host two informational webinars where you can meet our PhD program director, David Kanter, to ask him questions and learn more about the PhD program. Register at the links below.
We welcome inquiries even when no positions are listed. We are motivated by exciting questions, not limited by systems, techniques, or domains of knowledge. We are always on the lookout for motivated and talented scientists who are excited to push the boundaries of research in ecosystem ecology and global biogeochemistry. For inquiries about postdoc or research assistant opportunities, please contact Prof. Mingzhen Lu at ml9120@nyu.edu with the subject line: 'Inquiry_opportunities.'
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Department of Environmental Studies; 79 Washington Square East, Rm. 511; New York, NY 10012; (212) 992-9670; mingzhen.lu@nyu.edu