PI
Xiaoyu (Andy) Wang, Ph.D.
He obtained a B.S. in Chemistry from Sichuan University in 2013. He went to Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, to study separation processes using computational molecular modeling, and obtained Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 2020. Then, he spent three years at the Argonne National Laboratory, where he gained experimental skills and knowledge on lanthanides separation. He joined the Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas as an assistant professor in January 2025.
Positions Available!
We are seeking motivated undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD students to collaborate on cutting-edge research in critical materials separation, ionic liquids and zeolite materials. If you’re passionate about molecular modeling and separations, have strong problem-solving skills, and are eager to contribute to impactful discoveries, we’d love to hear from you! You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to publish and present your work. Let’s explore the unknown together—apply today!
Please send inquires with an attached CV or resume to xiaoyuw@uark.edu.
Graduate Researchers
Aaron Ben-Elijah
Aaron’s research centers on developing advanced separation processes for rare earth elements using zeolite materials. By integrating molecular modeling with experimental techniques, he investigates transport phenomena, adsorption mechanisms, and interfacial interactions within these materials.
Undergraduate Researchers
Ash Wood
Ash is a summer REU student investigating the separation of rare earth elements using TOPO extractant.
Daniel DeBellis
Daniel is a junior student working on a collaborative project with Dr. Clausen, focused on designing a controllable gas delivery pipeline system.