معرفی
Prof. Donghai Wang is the Brown Foundation Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Southern Methodist University's Lyle School of Engineering, with a courtesy appointment at the Department of Civil Engineering. He previously held roles at Penn State University, advancing from Assistant Professor in 2009 to Full Professor by 2018. His research focuses on energy storage technologies, nanomaterials, and clean energy systems, with over $23M in grants and 130+ peer-reviewed publications (h-index 79). He has guided over 60 doctoral/postdoc students and is a consecutive Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2018-2023).
Education:
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Tulane University (2006)
- M.S., B.S., Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University (2000, 1997)
Research Interests
Prof. Wang's lab, the Energy Nanostructure Laboratory (E-Nano), develops nanomaterials for clean energy applications, including batteries, solar cells, and environmental remediation. Key areas include:
- Design of nanostructured materials for solid-state batteries
- Electrochemical energy storage system integration
- Advanced electrolyte and electrode engineering
Grants & Awards
Recipient of:
- Advancement of Knowledge Award (2023)
- Faculty Scholar Medal (2020)
- Outstanding Research Award (2013)
- DTRA Young Investigator Grant (2010)
Labs & Teams
His group includes researchers and students across Penn State and SMU, focusing on interdisciplinary projects to advance energy storage technologies. Recent activities include collaborations on zinc metal batteries and low-temperature sodium-sulfur systems.
