Yang Wang

Civil engineering researchers examine face masks

Posted by on February 1, 2022

Dr. Yang Wang, assistant professor of civil, architectural, and environmental engineering, and his graduate student, Weiching Hao, co-authored a paper that was published by Nature Scientific Reports.

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In the news: New particle formation, rural internet access, career trends, campus safety

Posted by on February 2, 2021

Dr. Yang Wang, assistant professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, collaborated on a research study that was the focus of a Science Daily article, titled “Tiny particles that seed clouds can form from trace gases over open sea.

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COVID-19: Researchers study materials for masks, respirators

Posted by on August 4, 2020

The August 2020 issue of International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health features an article by S&T researchers titled “Filtration Performances of Non-medical Materials as Candidates for Manufacturing Facemasks and Respirators.” The authors are:

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COVID-19 in the news: Fox News’ Sunday, TODAY Show

Posted by on May 5, 2020

Dr. Michael Bruening was featured by Chris Wallace on Fox News’ Sunday morning show on May 3 as one of several teachers designated as “Power Players of the Week.”

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In the news: New York Times, Healthline, St. Louis Public Radio

Posted by on April 7, 2020

Dr. Yang Wang, assistant professor of environmental engineering, is quoted in The New York Times about his studies on aerosol transmission through household materials that could be used for face masks to protect from the coronavirus. The article, titled “What’s the Best Material for a Mask?” by Tara Parker-Pope is published in the April 5 issue. Dr. […]

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