Po-Yen Wang

Po-Yen Wang, PhD, EIT

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Education

  • PhD, Civil Engineering (2015)
    University of Delaware (DE)
  • MS, Civil Engineering (2015)
    University of Delaware (DE)
  • MS, Nuclear Science (2004)
    National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan)
  • BS, Environmental Science (2002)
    Tunghai University (Taiwan)

About Me

I am an Associate Teaching Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Widener University, where I teach a wide range of environmental engineering courses and laboratory classes. My areas of expertise include water and wastewater treatment, water resources, and water purification technologies and fluid mechanics, with an emphasis on applying fundamental engineering principles to real鈥憌orld environmental challenges.

I am particularly interested in engaging students in active learning through critical inquiry, problem solving, and hands鈥憃n experiences. My teaching philosophy centers on helping students develop the ability to gather and evaluate information, formulate meaningful questions, and apply engineering concepts to address complex environmental issues. Through my teaching, I aim to introduce students to the significance, relevance, and societal impact of environmental engineering while preparing them for professional practice and continued learning.

Research Interests

My research interests lie in the fields of analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, membrane technology, and electrochemistry. In particular, I am interested in (1) developing methods for analysis of pollutants; (2) exploring the fate of the pollutants during natural processes and anthropogenic activities; (3) synthesizing functional membranes for the separation and purification of water; and (4) using catalytic electrochemical reactions as a sustainable technique for degradation of pollutants in the aquatic environment.

While most of my research has used electro-chemical processes, I am also interested in using other techniques such as nanotechnology and am open to interdepartmental collaborations.  I hope to involve students in the research process.

Media Expertise

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Water Quality Analysis
  • Remediation Technologies for Emerging Contaminants

Publications

  • C. J. Lin, P. Y. Wang, Y. L. Lin, S. T. Chang, C. S. Hsu, S. P. Wu, C. H. Wu, 2021. "Nonpolar Side Chains Affect the Photochemical Redox Reactions of Copper(II)鈥揂mino Acid Complexes in Aqueous Solutions" ACS Omega, (42), 28194-28202. 
  • S. Y. Pan, C. D. Dong, J. F. Su, P. Y. Wang, C. W. Chen, J. S. Chang, H. Kim, C. P. Huang, C. M. Hung, 2021. "The Role of Biochar in Regulating the Carbon, Phosphorus, and Nitrogen Cycles Exemplified by Soil Systems" Sustainability, 13, 5612-5646. 
  • Y. H. Yu, J. F. Su, Y. Shih, J. Wang, P.Y. Wang, C.P. Huang, 2020. "Hazardous Wastes Treatment Technologies" Water Environment Research 00, 1-28. 
  • P.Y. Wang, C. L. Chen, C. P. Huang, 2019. "Catalytic Electrochemical Reduction of Perchlorate over Rh-Cu/SS and Rh-Ru/SS Electrodes in Dilute Aqueous Solution" Journal of Environmental Engineering, 145, (8), 04019046. 
  • J. Wang, Y. Shih, P.Y. Wang, Y. H. Yu, J. F. Su, C.P. Huang, 2019. "Hazardous Waste Treatment Technologies" Water Environment Research 91, (10), 1177-1198. 
  • Wang, Po-Yen, Shah, S.I., Huang, C.P. "Functionalization of Poly(vinyl chloride) Membranes with Quaternary Ammonium Salts for the Selective Separation of Perchlorate from Water." Journal of Membrane Science 476 (2015): 561-570.

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • Member of The Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP)

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