Peng Wang
About Peng Wang
Peng Wang is the Executive Editor of Environmental Science & Technology at the American Chemical Society and a professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on renewable energy-driven clean water production and wastewater treatment.
Work at American Chemical Society
Peng Wang has served as the Executive Editor of Environmental Science & Technology (ES&T) at the American Chemical Society since 2020. In this role, he oversees the publication process and contributes to the advancement of research in environmental science. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the direction of the journal, which is recognized for its impact on environmental research and policy.
Education and Expertise
Peng Wang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Science from the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) from the same institution between 2002 and 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and academic pursuits.
Background
Peng Wang has been a Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) since 2009, where he is a founding faculty member. He served as the program chair of Environmental Science and Engineering at KAUST from 2013 to 2017. His academic career has been marked by a commitment to advancing knowledge in environmental science and engineering.
Achievements
In 2020, Peng Wang received the 9th Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water in the category of alternative water resources. He also received the Nanova Frontier Research Award from the Chinese-American Professors in Environmental Engineering and Science in the same year. Additionally, he was recognized as the inaugural Emerging Investigator of Environmental Science: Nano in 2018.
Research Focus
Peng Wang's research primarily focuses on renewable energy-driven clean water production and wastewater treatment. His work includes zero-liquid-discharge desalination and industrial brine treatment, as well as atmospheric water harvesting and its applications to smart cooling. His research contributes to addressing critical challenges in water sustainability and environmental protection.