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David Wagner is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at San José State University (SJSU) since 2018. He holds a Ph.D. (2013), M.S. (2011), and B.S. (2009) from the University of Utah. His research focuses on bioenergy, carbon capture engineering, and thermal analysis, with teaching roles in courses like Chemical Plant Design, Advanced Kinetics, Pollution Control Engineering, and Sustainable Engineering. He leads the Environmental and Energy Engineering (E³) Lab at SJSU.
Dr. Wagner advises student organizations including the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) clubs, and conducts FE Exam review sessions. He serves as advisor to DAC City, Inc., senior associate at EnviroComp Consulting, Inc., and member of the Air Pollution Science Initiative Advisory Board. His work also includes roles as a Public Education Specialist for UC Berkeley.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Utah (2013)
- M.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Utah (2011)
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Utah (2009)
His research emphasizes bioenergy conversion, carbon capture technologies, and engineering education innovation. Recent work explores biomass pyrolysis, fluidized bed reactor design, and thermal analysis methods. He actively engages in collaborative projects with industry partners like EnviroComp Institute.
Dr. Wagner supervises over 30 graduate and undergraduate researchers, focusing on bioenergy systems, sustainable processes, and pollution control technologies. His lab facilities support advanced thermal analysis and reactor prototyping.




