معرفی
Donghai Wang is a Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University. His research focuses on bioconversion of renewable materials into biofuels, chemicals, and biomaterials, including protein adhesives and biodegradable composites, alongside near-infrared technology for biomaterial analysis. He has secured $6 million as principal investigator and $22 million as co-principal investigator from agencies like USDA, DOT, NSF, and DOE. Wang co-directs the Bio Material and Technology Laboratory and collaborates nationally and internationally on large-scale research projects.
- Education
- Ph.D., Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University (1997)
- M.S., Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1994)
- B.S., Agricultural Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, China (1982)
His research spans starch-based and cellulosic biomass feedstocks for biofuels, protein-carbohydrate separation technologies, and rapid near-infrared spectroscopy methods. Key collaborations include partnerships with materials scientists and nationwide engineering teams.
Scientific Awards
- ASABE Superior Paper Awards (2011, 2013, 2015)
- ASABE Rain Bird Engineering Concept of the Year Awards (2010, 2016)
- USDA Certificate of Appreciation (2008)
- Frankenhoff Outstanding Research Awards (2009, 2015)
- Engineering Distinguished Researcher (2019)
- Applied Energy Journal Highly Cited Paper Award (2016)
- Ranked Top 2% Scientist in Biotechnology (2020)
