MEAN Laboratory Researchers

  • MEAN Lab PI: Evan K. Wujcik
  • Visiting Researchers
  • Graduate Researchers
  • Undergraduate researchers
  • MEAN Lab Alumni
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MEAN Lab Principal Investigator (PI): Assistant Professor Evan K. Wujcik

Evan K. Wujcik, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Mean Laboratory Principal Investigator (PI)
Office
307 Jenness Hall,
The University of Maine

E-mail
​[email protected]

Office Phone:
+1-207-581-2742

CBE Department Phone
+1-207-581-2277

CBE Department Fax
+1-207-581-2323

NSF Early CAREER Awardee
Principal Investigator [PI], Materials Engineering And Nanosensor [MEAN] Laboratory
Associate Professor
Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Advanced Structures & Composites Center
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The University of Maine

Founding Associate Editor, Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials (Springer-Nature) [2024 IF (JCR): 21.8 (Q1; #1 in Materials Science/Composites)]
Founding Associate Editor, ES Materials & Manufacturing (Engineered Science) [2024 Cite-Score: 12.7]
Executive Editorial Board, ES Energy & Environment (Engineered Science) [2024 Cite-Score: 9.2]
​Early Career Editorial Board, Composites Communications (Elsevier) [2024 IF (JCR): 7.7 (Q1; #7 in Materials Science/Composites)]
Prof. Wujcik is originally from Warren, RI USA and graduated from Mt. Hope High School. He obtained his BS in Chemical Engineering [Biology Track] (May 2008), BS in Applied Mathematics (May 2010), MS in Chemical Engineering (December 2009), and MBA (August 2011) from The University of Rhode Island and PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from The University of Akron (August 2013). He was directly hired as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Lamar University (August 2013 through December 2016). In 2017, Prof. Wujcik joined the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The University of Alabama as a tenure-track Assistant Professor (January 2017-Summer 2022).  Prof. Wujcik then moved to the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering/Advanced Structures and Composites Center at The University of Maine on August 1, 2022 as a tenure-track Assistant Professor.  He was promoted to Associate Professor [with tenure] on September 1, 2025.
Evan K. Wujcik Links

Visiting & Post-Doctoral Researchers

Visiting Scholar and Visiting Student Positions

Potential visitors to the MEAN Lab are welcome to consult Professor Wujcik directly for openings. Flexible positions will be offered to candidates who bring their own external funding sources.

Post-Doctoral Positions

The MEAN Lab occasionally seeks post-doctoral researchers to conduct research in current MEAN Laboratory areas. For more information on research areas, see Research. For more information on research areas, see Research. Flexible positions will be offered to candidates who bring their own external funding sources. Please e-mail a 1-page research plan and CV to Professor Wujcik directly.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Researchers

Arya Ajeev
​​MEAN LAB PHD Candidate
​8/2022-PRESENT
Research Areas:
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Polymer Electronics, Wearables, Advanced Materials
Behrokh Shams
​​MEAN LAB PHD Researcher
1/2023-present
Research Areas:
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Green Bio-composites, Food Packaging Materials, Advanced Materials
Theodore Warfle
​​MEAN LAB PHD Researcher
6/2024-present
Research Areas:
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Advanced Materials, Polymer Electronics
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering] Positions

The MEAN Lab is currently seeking prospective chemical engineering Ph.D. students to conduct research in current MEAN Laboratory areas. For more information on research areas, see Research. For more information on research areas, see Research. Please e-mail your CV - along with scanned GRE, TOEFL, and transcripts - to Professor Wujcik directly.

All applicants should meet the following requirements in addition to the departmental requirements:
(1) a minimum undergraduate GPA of >3.0/4.0 OR a minimum graduate GPA of >3.5/4.0
(2) a minimum GRE score (quantitative + verbal) of >310 [Conversion table for other scoring systems]
(3) a minimum TOEFL score of >550 (PBT) OR >213 (CBT) OR >79 (iBT) OR IELTS of >6.5 OR PTE of >59 
(4) at least one (1) degree (B.S. or M.S.) in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, materials science, polymer science or engineering, environmental engineering, physics, or related field
(5) some experimental experience with materials
(6) excellent writing and presentation skills
(7) experience with the preparation and submission of at least one (1) ISI recognized journal manuscript
Master of Science [M.S. in Chemical Engineering] Positions
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The MEAN Lab occasionally seeks prospective chemical engineering M.S. students to conduct research in current MEAN Laboratory areas. For more information on research areas, see Research.  For more information on research areas, see Research. Please e-mail your CV and transcripts to Professor Wujcik directly.

All applicants should meet the following requirements:
(1) a minimum undergraduate GPA of >3.0/4.0 OR a minimum graduate GPA of >3.5/4.0
(2) a minimum GRE score (quantitative + verbal) of >300 [Conversion table for other scoring systems]
(3) a minimum TOEFL score of >550 (PBT) OR >213 (CBT) OR >79 (iBT) OR IELTS of >6.5 OR PTE of >59 
(4) at least one (1) degree (B.S. or M.S.) in chemical or biological engineering, chemistry, materials science, polymer science or engineering, physics, medicine, or related field
(5) some experimental experience with materials
(6) excellent writing and presentation skills

Undergraduate Researchers

Undergraduate Positions

Undergraduate researchers are needed on a semester to semester basis. Please e-mail Professor Wujcik directly. The MEAN Lab is interested in undergraduate researchers of all disciplines-within engineering and the natural sciences-and of all classes (freshman through super-senior) at The University of Maine that meet the following requirements:

(1) a minimum undergraduate GPA of >3.0/4.0
(2) excellent writing and presentation skills
(3) ambition to partake in cutting-edge research alongside graduate/post-graduate researchers
(4) ability to accurately follow directions
(5) a minimum of 3 hours per week to dedicate to laboratory work

Undergraduates interested in research have the opportunity to do research for volunteer experience, credit through CHE 497-CHE 499 (1 credit = 3 hours of laboratory or data analysis per week), or occasionally for pay.

See where MEAN Lab members and alumni hail from (mortarboard cap) or work/continue studies after graduation ($).

MEAN Laboratory Researchers' Contact Information:

MEAN Lab Research Office:
200 Jenness Hall, The University of Maine
Research Office Phone: +1-207-581-2258

MEAN Laboratory:
303 Jenness Hall, The University of Maine
Lab Phone: +1-207-581-4208 or +1-207-581-4209