Meihong Wang
استاد · Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)
University of Sheffieldمعرفی
Professor Meihong Wang serves as Professor of Energy Systems at the University of Sheffield's School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, leading the Process and Energy Systems Engineering Research Group. His expertise spans carbon capture, energy storage, and process optimization for sustainable industrial systems.
Education
- PhD from Centre for Process Systems Engineering (CPSE) at University College London and Imperial College London (1999-2001)
- MSc from East China University of Science and Technology (1992-1995)
- Diploma from Nanjing Chemical Engineering and Power College (1985-1988)
Wang's research focuses on applying process systems engineering to energy and environmental challenges, with emphasis on carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), grid-scale energy storage, and bio-energy systems. His work integrates artificial intelligence with traditional process modeling to optimize power plants, CO2 transport pipelines, and thermal cracking processes. Key methodologies include molecular simulation, process optimization, and big data analytics for sustainable industrial operations.
His 200+ publications demonstrate strong trends in AI-driven process optimization (32% of recent works), CCUS technology advancement (41%), and integrated energy storage solutions (27%). These works consistently address industrial decarbonization through solvent-based capture, direct air capture, and CO2 utilization pathways.
Scientific Awards
- Ludwig Mond Prize 2014 (IMechE) for CO2 pipeline network design
- Most Cited Review Paper Award 2016 (Elsevier)
- IChemE Global Award 2019 Runner-up (Energy Category)
- Siemens PSE Model-based Innovation Prize 2022
- Nigeria Prize for Science 2019 and 2024
- Fellow of European Academy of Sciences (2024)
- Fellow of European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2024)
Wang has secured £20+ million in research funding across 27 projects from UK Research Councils, European Commission, and industry partners. His current grants include EU RISE Project CATALYSE (£160,000), industry-funded intensified carbon capture projects (£183,934), and EPSRC IAA collaborations. He mentors 7 PhD students working on CCUS, direct air capture, and energy storage systems, with research directly impacting UK industrial decarbonization strategies.
His Process and Energy Systems Engineering Research Group operates within Sheffield's state-of-the-art facilities, collaborating with industry partners including Atkins Global, CCS Ltd, and EU consortiums. Current projects focus on rotating packed bed absorbers for offshore applications, crossflow absorber modeling, and direct air capture technology development.
