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Principle Investigator
Dr. Zhongyang Wang
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Postdoc, University of Chicago, 2023
Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis, 2019
Master, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2014
Honors and Awards:
2024 Hewson Engineering Faculty Fellow, University of Alabama
2022 Maria Lastra Excellence in Mentoring Award for Postdoctoral Researchers, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, UChicago
2020 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad (500 globally)
2020 Annual Research Impact Award, Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate Students
Weihao Shao
M.S. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of California, San Diego
B.S. in Environmental Science/Minor in Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
Email: wshao2@crimson.ua.edu
Weihao is a first-year PhD student from Hainan, China. He enjoys engaging in outdoor activities such as diving and surfing.
His research focuses on liquid-liquid fuel cells.
Yikun is a first-year PhD student from Beijing, China. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is interested in hiking, traveling, and cooking.
His research focuses on water electrolysis.
Solace Anyanwu
M.S. in Sustainable Catalysis, University of Poitiers, France
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Michael Okpara University , Nigeria
Email: saanyanwu1@crimson.ua.edu
Solace is an incoming PhD student from Nigeria. Her research interests include electrochemical engineering and polymer science.
Aside from academics, she loves watching movies and traveling.
Undergraduate Researchers
Zach is an undergraduate student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a member of the Randall Research Scholars Program. He enjoys weightlifting, intramural sports, and fishing.
His research focuses on polymer electrolytes for energy conversion and storage.
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