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Professor Jiawei Wang

Professor and Vice Dean for Joint Education Institute with Nanjing Technical University
Chemical Engineering

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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5690-9107
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About

Prof Jiawei Wang joined Swansea University in September 2024. Wang had his Bachelor's and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from Tsinghua University in China. He then studied for his PhD degree in Chemistry with Prof. Martyn Poliakoff at the University of Nottingham, working on material processing in supercritical fluids. After that, he worked at the University of Birmingham, the University of Nottingham China campus, the University of Manchester and Aston University. His main research interests are applying heterogeneous catalysis in energy and environment-related areas.   

Areas Of Expertise

  • Bioenergy and renewable energy
  • Plastic waste recycling
  • Catalysis and reaction engineering
  • Nanomaterials and nanocomposites

Career Highlights

Research

Prof. Jiawei Wang's research focuses on innovative and sustainable approaches in chemical engineering, particularly in the fields of plastic waste recycling, renewable energy, and catalysis. He has made significant contributions to the development of clean technologies, such as pyrolysis and hydrothermal processes, for converting plastic waste and biomass into valuable fuels and chemicals. His work integrates machine learning to optimize processes like the catalytic pyrolysis of plastics, enhancing efficiency and environmental impact. Additionally, Prof. Wang explores advanced nanomaterials for environmental and medical applications, including the creation of nanocomposites for drug delivery and carbon materials for CO2 capture. With a strong commitment to sustainable solutions, his research spans collaborations across international industries and academic institutions, securing substantial funding and producing high-impact publications.