Dr. Zhiwu (Drew) Wang is honored with Saied and Parynaz Mostaghimi Excellence Award in Applied Research Award 

Dr. Zhiwu (Dew) Wang received the Saied and Parynaz Mostaghimi Excellence in Applied Research Award. As a director of the Center for Applied Water Research and Innovation, Dr. Wang has pioneered processes that reduce energy use and chemical demand in wastewater treatment, saving utilities money and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. His team has also developed microbes that convert food waste into biodegradable plastics, advancing a circular economy. 

Media source: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/cals-2025-faculty-staff-awards.html