Prospective Ph.D. Students Updated for Fall 2026
To promote equity in the recruitment process, I am asking you to fill out a short form so that you can introduce yourself and indicate that you are interested in joining the Water-Nexus Lab. In order to join the lab, you will also need to apply to the Environmental Engineering Graduate Program. For prospective Ph.D. students interested in the Water-Nexus Lab, having an M.S. degree is not a prerequisite.
Due to the high volume of emails that I am receiving at the moment, I ask that you do not email me directly but use the form below.
Due to the high volume of emails that I am receiving at the moment, I ask that you do not email me directly but use the form below.
Current Undergraduate Students
We love supporting undergraduate research experiences through ECI 199 (Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates). See how you can satisfy elective requirements by clicking the link below.
I generally recruit undergraduate students who have a sophomore or junior standing during the Fall Quarter. If you are interested, please reach out by November 1.
I generally recruit undergraduate students who have a sophomore or junior standing during the Fall Quarter. If you are interested, please reach out by November 1.
Potential Postdoc or Collaborator
If you are interested in doing a postdoc or collaborating, please email me directly at cdefinnda@ucdavis.edu. While these opportunities will be funding- or time-dependent, I'm always interested in hearing from you!
For prospective postdocs, please don't get discouraged if I don't respond. My approach is to keep track of these emails and reach out when opportunities arise.
For prospective postdocs, please don't get discouraged if I don't respond. My approach is to keep track of these emails and reach out when opportunities arise.