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Hongwei Yang is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Widener University, affiliated with the Chemistry (BA/BS) program. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Connecticut (2006). His teaching philosophy emphasizes fostering critical thinking, lifelong learning, and student engagement through an approachable and inclusive classroom environment.
Dr. Yang’s research focuses on green chemistry and sustainable energy materials, particularly the design and synthesis of solid-state inorganic and hybrid materials for applications in gas storage, batteries, and thermal energy storage. His work involves metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and mechanochemical synthesis techniques.
Recent achievements include a 2021 fellowship from the Penn State Materials Research Facilities Network (NSF partnership) supporting collaborative research with undergraduates on non-enzymatic glucose sensors. Notable publications include studies on nitro-functionalization effects in MOFs (2013), mechanochemical synthesis of Cu3(BTC)2 (2011), and hydriding kinetics of sodium alanate (2009).
- Education: Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut (2006)
- Key Collaborations: Undergraduate researchers John Mason (’21) and Joanna Weyrich (’23)
- Awards: $5,000 NSF-funded grant for glucose sensor research (2021)
His research bridges materials science and sustainable energy, with a focus on practical applications for renewable technologies.
