معرفی
Haotian Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University, with joint appointments in Materials Science & NanoEngineering and Chemistry. He leads the Wang Research Group, focused on developing nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications, including CO2 conversion, battery recycling, and sustainable chemical synthesis. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical engineering solutions.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Stanford University (2016)
- B.S. in Condensed Matter Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (2011)
Research Interests:
His group explores novel catalysts and reactor designs for energy storage, carbon capture, and electrochemical synthesis. Key areas include CO2-to-fuel conversion, wastewater treatment, and scalable production of high-purity chemicals like hydrogen peroxide and formic acid. By integrating nanomaterials with advanced reactor engineering, his team aims to address global challenges in sustainability and energy.
Publications Highlights:
Recent work includes breakthroughs in solid electrolyte reactors for CO2 reduction, lithium extraction from brine, and ammonia synthesis from nitrate. His papers span Science, Nature Catalysis, Nano Letters, and ACS Catalysis.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2025 Norman Hackerman Award
- 2021 Sloan Research Fellow
- 2020 Packard Fellowship
- 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 in Energy
Grants & Industry:
Co-founder of Solidec, a startup commercializing carbon capture technologies. Active in translational research, with patents and collaborations targeting industrial-scale applications of his lab's innovations.
Labs & Teams:
Hosts the Wang Research Group at Rice's George R. Brown School of Engineering, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across materials science, chemistry, and chemical engineering.
