Dali Wang
About Dali Wang
Dali Wang is a Senior R and D Staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2009. He holds multiple advanced degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has led over 30 funded research projects while authoring over 90 publications.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dali Wang serves as a Senior R and D Staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a position held since 2009. In this role, Wang contributes to various research and development initiatives, leveraging expertise in environmental engineering and computer science. Wang is also a member of the Artificial Intelligence Initiative at ORNL, focusing on integrating AI technologies into research projects.
Education and Academic Background
Dali Wang has an extensive educational background, having studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Wang earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering from 1998 to 2002 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, Wang completed two Master of Science degrees in Computer Science and Engineering between 1999 and 2001 and 2000 to 2001, respectively.
Previous Experience at University of Tennessee
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dali Wang worked as a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from 2003 to 2007. This four-year tenure involved conducting research and contributing to academic projects in the field of engineering.
Research Contributions and Publications
Dali Wang has been a principal investigator or co-principal investigator on over 30 projects funded by notable organizations, including the Department of Energy (DOE), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and Microsoft. Wang has authored or co-authored more than 90 publications, which include 80 peer-reviewed papers, 5 data products, and 6 software contributions.
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Dali Wang is an IEEE senior member and a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Additionally, Wang serves as a board member of the International Environmental Modelling & Software Society, contributing to the advancement of environmental modeling practices and software development.