Zhao Wang

Zhao Wang serves as a Senior Lecturer within the Sustainability Science subject group at the University of Gävle, where he conducts research in environmental engineering and teaches across undergraduate and master's programmes. He holds management responsibility for an engineering-focused undergraduate programme developing technologies to mitigate environmental problems through emission reduction and enhanced energy/resource recycling. His research evaluates technologies delivering energy and environmental benefits while supervising doctoral students in sustainability science.

Education

• PhD in Theoretical Chemistry/Physics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm (2013)

Research Interests

Dr. Wang's expertise spans environmental engineering and sustainability science, with concentrated focus on waste management systems, renewable energy integration, and circular economy principles. His work employs life cycle assessment methodologies to analyze biogas production, urban resource flows, and waste-to-energy technologies, emphasizing practical solutions for emission reduction and resource recovery in both Swedish and international contexts.

Publication Trends

His scholarly output demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational theoretical work in fluid physics (2011-2016) to applied environmental engineering research (2018-2025). Recent publications center on sustainable infrastructure development, particularly decentralized urban systems for energy/water/nutrient management, biogas value chains, and waste treatment optimization using tools like ORWARE modeling and life cycle assessment.

Advising and Grants

Dr. Wang actively supervises doctoral candidates in sustainability science. While specific grant details aren't disclosed, his research profile indicates involvement in nationally and internationally funded projects addressing environmental technology development, particularly in waste valorization and sustainable urban systems.

Labs and Teams

As a core member of the Sustainability Science subject group, he collaborates with interdisciplinary researchers across Sweden, Mexico, Spain, and Turkey. His leadership in the undergraduate engineering programme demonstrates institutional commitment to developing practical environmental technologies, while his publication co-authorship reflects strong international research networks focused on real-world sustainability challenges.