Dr. Zhiwu (Drew) Wang awarded Elizabeth and James E. Turner ’56 Faculty Fellowship
Dr. Zhiwu (Drew) Wang, associate professor of Biological Systems Engineering in Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been honored with an Elizabeth and James E. Turner ’56 Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The Turner Faculty Fellowships recognize faculty excellence at Virginia Tech. The Virginia Tech News story highlights Dr. Wang’s research and scholarship in sustainable biotechnology, including work to convert wastes into high-value bioproducts and translate research outcomes into practice through industry-focused partnerships.
The article also notes Dr. Wang’s recent collaborative research support, his leadership as director of the Center for Applied Water Research and Innovation, and his partnerships with Dongsung Chemical Company Ltd., BioMADE, and Capra Biosciences to accelerate applied environmental biotechnology and biomanufacturing solutions.