| Hao Larry Tang, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Engineering Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Office: 139 Weyandt Hall Tel: +1 724 357 7925; Fax: +1 724 357 2437 htang@iup.edu |
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Tang’s research lab at IUP explores (1) Physicochemical processes with emphases on water desalination and disinfection byproducts control in the areas of environmental aquatic chemistry and water quality; (2) Innovative applications of sustainable environmental processes to address challenging issues (shale gas produced water, acid mine drainage, swimming pool water, rainfall and runoff) for public health protection and industry stewardship; and (3) Aquarium water engineering for minimization of water footprints and environmental concerns of aquaculture.
Professional Registration
Professional Engineer (Environmental), Registration No. 58526, Arizona
Education
2011 Ph.D. Penn State, University Park, Environmental Engineering
2007 M.S. Penn State, University Park, Environmental Engineering
2004 B.S. Hunan University, Water & Wastewater Engineering
Academic Experience
2021- Associate Professor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Dept. of CBPE
2016-21 Assistant Professor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Chemistry
2011-12 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Penn State Harrisburg, SSET
Industrial Experience
2013-16 Environmental Consultant, Minn Water LLC, Minneapolis, MN
2012-13 Process Engineer, Aeromix Systems Inc, Minneapolis, MN
Adjunct Positions
2014-16 Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, China
2014 Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
Awards
2022 Graduate Deans Award for Outstanding Commitment to Sponsored Programs
2020 FESE’s Best Papers of 2019
2019 Recognition of 2018 Scholarship Achievement by the President’s Office, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
2017 2016 Excellence in Review Award for Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering (FESE)
2016 Outstanding Advisor for Undergraduate Student Research, Hunan University
2014 Distinguished Service Award, Chinese-American Professors in Environmental Engineering and Science (CAPEES)
2014 Honorary Guest Professor, Changzhou University
2013 Outstanding Researcher, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
2010 Student Research Award, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA)
2010 Second Place Poster Award, American Water Works Association (AWWA), Pennsylvania Section
2006 Student Research Award, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA)
2006 Second Place Poster Award, American Water Works Association (AWWA), Pennsylvania Section