Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

2025

  1. Dana, SJ., and H. Wang, “Integration of Hydrogen Production Using High Temperature Steam Electrolysis with Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems”, Cleaner Energy Systems, Volume 12, December 2025, 100216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2025.100216
  2. Gardner, D. and H. Wang, “Enhanced estimation of nucleation rates in supercooled water aiming at novel ice thermal energy storage systems”, Journal of Energy Storage 136, 118190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.118190
  3. Basnet, M., JA. Gardiner, H. Wang, “Site-specific multi-case analysis for carbon-free energy deployment in California using multi-objective optimization”, Energy, 137236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2025.137236
  4. Grajales, LM., H. Wang, FP. Casciatori, JC. Thomeo, “Intensified rotary drum bioreactor for cellulase production from agro-industrial residues by solid-state cultivation”, Chemical Engineering and Processing-Process Intensification 210, 110223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2025.110223

2024

  1. Bryan, JA., H. Wang, PW. Talbot, “Sensitivity Analysis of a Nuclear Hybrid Energy System with Thermal Energy Storage in Deregulated Electricity Markets Considering Time Series Uncertainty in Electricity Price”, Energy Storage 6 (8), e70082. https://doi.org/10.1002/est2.70082
  2. Basnet, M., J. Bryan, S. Dana, A. Meek, H. Wang, P. Talbot, “Stochastic optimization and uncertainty quantification of Natrium-based nuclear-renewable energy Systems for Flexible Power Applications in deregulated markets”, Applied Energy 375, 124105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124105
  3. Dana, S., A. Meek, J. Bryan, M. Basnet, H. Wang, “Dynamic modeling and simulation of advanced nuclear reactor with thermal energy storage”, Energy Storage 6 (4), e672. https://doi.org/10.1002/est2.672
  4. Gardner, D. and H. Wang, “Critical Review of Modeling, Measurement, and Prediction of Ice Nucleation on Surfaces”, International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol. 163, pp. 32-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2024.04.005
  5. Ghorbani, M., H. Wang, N. Roberts, “Analytical and numerical modeling of phase change material and hybrid PCM-heat sinks for high-power wireless EV charging”, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer 154 (2024)107460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.107460

2023

  1. Rasmussen, A., M. Jannat, H. Wang, “Fundamentals of freeze desalination: Critical review of ion inclusion and rejection studies from molecular dynamics perspective”, Desalination, Vol 573, 117216. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.117216
  2. Zhang, Y., J. Bryan, G. Richards, H. Wang, “Development of surrogate-optimization models for a novel transcritical power cycle integrated with a small modular reactor”, Energy and AI, Vol. 15, Jan. 2024, 100311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyai.2023.100311
  3. Ghorbani, M. and H. Wang, “Computational modeling and experiment validation of a microchannel cross-flow heat exchanger”, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2023.107116
  4. Bryan, J., A. Meek, H. Wang, “Multi-Objective Optimization of a Bi-Metal High-Temperature Recuperator for Application in Concentrating Solar Power”, Journal of Energy Resources Technology. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062522
  5. Bryan, J., Y. Zhang, H. Wang, G. Richards, “Multi-objective design optimization of an integrated regenerative transcritical cycle considering sensitivity in Pareto-optimal solutions”, Energy Conversion and Management X 18, 100364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2023.100364
  6. Bryan, J., A. Meek, S. Dana, MSI Sakir, H. Wang, “Modeling and design optimization of carbon-free hybrid energy systems with thermal and hydrogen storage”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.03.135

2022

  1. Kissick, S. and H. Wang, “Technoeconomic analysis of alternative power cycles for light-water small modular reactors”, International Journal of Energy Research. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.8516
  2. Zhang, Y., Bryan, J., Richards, G., and H. Wang, “Development and comparative selection of surrogate models using artificial neural network for an integrated regenerative transcritical cycle”, Applied Energy, 317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119146
  3. Mokarram, N. H. and H. Wang, “Design and modeling of novel two-phase heat exchangers for a home cooling system with ice energy storage”, Applied Thermal Engineering, 207 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2022.118175
  4. Hills, S., Dana, S., and H. Wang, “Dynamic simulation and optimization of integrated clean energy water systems”, iScience, 25 (4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.104015
  5. Cummings, C. M., H. Wang, and M. T. Smith, “Transient thermal modeling of bioprocess equipment”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2021.122064

2021

  1. Hills, S., S. Dana and H. Wang, “Dynamic modeling and simulation of nuclear hybrid energy systems using freeze desalination and reverse osmosis for clean water production”, Energy Conversion and Management, 2021-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114724
  2. Kissick, S. and H. Wang, “A comparative study of alternative power cycles for small modular reactors”, Energy Conversion and Management, 2021-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114734
  3. H. Wang, T. Hendricks and S. Krishnan, “Experimental Validation of a Portable Power and Cooling System Using Integrated TEG-ORC”, Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 2020. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.T6091
  4. H. Wang, and D. Miller, “Experimental Study of Thermal Management and Enhancement of Adsorption Based Onboard Hydrogen Storage System”, Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, JEECS-20-1044. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050508
  5. H. Wang, S. Kissick and C. Song, “Development of a Hybrid Cooling, Heating, and Power System for Distributed Energy Applications” Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 143(7): 072103. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048681

2020

  1. Zhang, Y., H. Wang, S. Kissick and D. Botha, “Modeling and Simulation of An Integrated Regenerative Transcritical Cycle with a Small Modular Reactor” Energy Conversion and Management, 2020, vol. 225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2020.113278
  2. Yih, J. and H. Wang, “Geometric Characterization of a Cross-Counter Flow Microchannel Heat Exchanger for Performance Validation” IOP Engineering Research Express, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-8695/ababf2
  3. H. Wang, S. Kissick, “Modeling and Simulation of a Supercritical CO2-Liquid Sodium Compact Heat Exchanger for Sodium Fast Reactors”, Applied Thermal Engineering, 2020, vol. 180, 115859. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115859
  4. Zhang, Y., S. Kissick and H. Wang, “Modeling and Simulation of Building Cooling System with Supercooling-Based Ice Energy Storage”, J. Eng. Sustain. Bldgs. Cities, 2020, 1(2): 021002. DOI: 10.1115/1.4046788
  5. Molana, M. and H. Wang, “A critical review on numerical study of nanorefrigerant heat transfer enhancement”, Powder Technology, 2020, vol. 368. Pp. 18-31. DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.04.044
  6. Yih, J. and H. Wang, “Experimental Characterization of Thermal-Hydraulic Performance of a Microchannel Heat Exchanger for Waste Heat Recovery”, Energy Conversion and Management, 2020, vol. 204. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2019.11230

Prior 2020

  1. Paul, B., K. Lee and H. Wang, “Improving the Energy Efficiency of Adsorption Chillers by Intensifying Thermal Management Systems in Sorbent Beds”, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering. DOI:10.1115/1.4037606
  2. Deng, Y., S. Menon, Z. Lavrich, H. Wang and C. Hagen, “Design, Simulation, and Testing of a Novel Micro-channel Heat Exchanger for Natural Gas Cooling in Automotive Applications”, Applied Thermal Engineering, 2017, vol. 37. Pp. 327-334. DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.08.193
  3. Choi,C.H, D. Michele, Z. Gao, A. Chang, M. Allen, H. Wang and C. Chang, “Large-scale Generation of Patterned Bubble Arrays on Printed Bi-functional Boiling Surfaces”. Scientific Reports 2016. DOI: 10.1038/srep23760
  4. H. Wang, R. Peterson and T. Herron, “Design Study of configurations on System COP for a Combined Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) and Vapor Compression Cycle.” Energy, 2011, vol. 36, pp. 4809-4820. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2011.05.015
  5. Fisher, L., R. Ingram-Goble, H. Wang, A. Garrison and R. Peterson, “Development of a Microchannel Based Pasteurizer for Energy Efficient Processing of Liquids.” Applied Thermal Engineering, 2011, vol. 31. Pp. 3604-3614. DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2011.07.028
  6. H. Wang, and R. Peterson, “Performance Enhancement of a Thermally Activated Cooling System Using Microchannel Heat Exchangers.” Applied Thermal Engineering, 2011, vol. 31, pp. 2951-2962. DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2011.05.026
  7. H. Wang, and R. Peterson, “Size and Material Effects on Flow Boiling Enhancement in Microchannels with Diffusion Brazed Wire Mesh.” IEEE Transactions on Components and Packaging Technologies, 2011, vol. 34, pp. 545-556. DOI: 10.1109/TCPMT.2010.2099533
  8. H. Wang, R. Peterson, K. Harada, E. Miller, R. Ingram-Goble, L. Fisher, J. Yih and C. Ward, “Performance of a Combined Organic Rankine Cycle and Vapor Compression Cycle for Heat Activated Cooling.” Energy, 2011, vol. 36, P.447-458. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2010.10.020
  9. Miller, E., T. Hendricks, H. Wang and R. Peterson, “Integrated Dual Cycle Energy Recovery Using Thermoelectric Conversion and an Organic Rankine Bottoming Cycle.” Journal of Power and Energy, 2010, vol.225, pp. 33-43. DOI: 10.1177/2041296710394238
  10. H. Wang, and R. Peterson, “Enhanced Boiling Heat Transfer in Parallel Microchannels with Diffusion Brazed Wire Mesh.” IEEE Transactions on Components and Packaging Technologies, 2010, vol. 33, pp. 784-793. DOI: 10.1109/TCAPT.2010.2070799
  11.  H. Wang, R. Peterson and T. Herron, “Experimental Performance of a Compliant Scroll Expander for an Organic Rankine Cycle.” Journal of Power and Energy, 2009, vol.223, pp. 863-872. DOI: 10.1243/09576509JPE741
  12. Peterson, R., H. Wang and T. Herron, “Performance of a Small-Scale Regenerative Rankine Power Cycle Employing a Scroll Expander.” Journal of Power and Energy, 2008, vol. 222, pp. 271-282. DOI: 10.1243/09576509JPE546
  13. H. Wang, and J. Wang, “The Disquisition Summary of International Fuel Cell Conference from 2004-2006.” Journal of Chemical Engineering of Oil and Gas, 2007, vol. 36, pp. 275-281.
  14. H. Wang, “Research and Development Trends of Fuel Cell.” Journal of Chemical Engineering of Oil and Gas, 2004, vol. 33, pp. 397-400.
  15. Zhang, J. and H. Wang, “Overview of Material Selection and Equipment Treatment Based on Cracking Incidents in Gas Sweetening Plants.” Journal of Chemical Engineering of Oil and Gas, 1996, vol. 35, pp. 44-47.
  16. H. Wang, “Stress Corrosion Cracking in Refinery Gas Sweetening Plant.” Journal of Qilu Petrochemical Technology, 1994, vol. 22, pp.110-121.
  17. H. Wang, “Stress Corrosion Cracking in Wet H2S Environment.” Journal of Chemical Engineering of Oil and Gas, 1994, vol. 23, pp. 58-62.

Refereed Conference Papers

  1. Gardiner, JA., M. Basnet, H. Wang, “Impacts of Process Integration on Ammonia Production in a Nuclear Integrated Energy System”. The 2025 ANS Annual Conference, June 15-18, 2025, Chicago, IL, USA
  2. Meek, A., M. Basnet, H. Wang, “High Temperature Steam Electrolysis Process Heat from Haber-Bosch Reaction”. The 2025 ANS Annual Conference, June 15-18, 2025, Chicago, IL, USA
  3. Katjipaha, F., A. Meek, H. Wang, “Integrating Carbon-free Nuclear Energy with Haber Bosch in Aspen Plus”. The 2025 ANS Annual Conference, June 15-18, 2025, Chicago, IL, USA
  4. Basnet, M., A. Gardiner, H. Wang, “Modeling and Simulation of High Temperature Electrolysis for Nuclear Hydrogen Production”. The 2025 ANS Annual Conference, June 15-18, 2025, Chicago, IL, USA
  5. Meek, A., S. Dana, J. Bryan, M. Basnet, and H. Wang, “Steady State Modeling of a Regenerative Rankine Cycle for the Natrium System”, The 17th International Conference of Energy Sustainability (ES2023), July 10-12, 2023, Washington D.C.
  6. Ghorbani, M., H. Wang and N. Roberts, “Numerical Study of Thermal Management Systems Using Phase Change Materials integrated with heat sink for Wireless Super-Fast Charging Stations of EVs in Constant Heat Flux Condition”, The ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference (SHTC 2023), July 10-12, 2023, Washington D.C.
  7. Pepper, B., A. Meek, M. Ghorbani, and H. Wang, “Construction and Validation of a Pumped Loop Cycle for Characterizing Heat Transfer of Refrigerants and Alcohols Near Supercritical Points”, The ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference (SHTC 2023), July 10-12, 2023, Washington D.C.
  8. Bryan, J., S. Dana, A. Meek, M. Basnet, and H. Wang, “Validation of Integrated Energy System Dispatch Strategies with a Transient Physical System Model”, The 2023 ANS Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2023, Indianapolis, IN.
  9. Basnet, M., J. Bryan, S. Dana, A. Meek, H. Wang, and P. Talbot, “Synthetic Time Series Generation and Model Selection for Three ISOs using RAVEN”, The 2023 ANS Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2023, Indianapolis, IN.
  10. Bryan, J., H. Wang, and P. Talbot, “Sensitivity Analysis of a Nuclear Hybrid Energy System with Thermal Energy Storage in CAISO and MISO”, The 2023 ANS Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2023, Indianapolis, IN.
  11. Dana, S., A. Meek, J. Bryan, M. Basnet, and H. Wang, “Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of Natrium Energy Island with Molten Salt Energy Storage”, The 2023 ANS Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2023, Indianapolis, IN.
  12. Zhang, Y. and H. Wang, “Parametric Study of a Methanol Transcritical Cycle in Comparison with a Steam Rankine Cycle for a Small Modular Reactor”, The 30th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering (ICONE30), May 21-26, 2023, Kyoto, Japan.
  13. Bryan, J., A. Meek, S. Dana, S. I. Sakir, and H. Wang, “Modeling and design optimization of carbon-free hybrid energy systems with thermal and hydrogen storage”, 23rd World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC-2022), June 26-29, 2022, Istanbul, Turkiye.
  14. Bryan, J., A. Meek, and H. Wang, “Multi-objective optimization of a bi-metal high temperature recuperator for application in concentrating solar power”, Proceedings of 16th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 11-13, 2022, Philadelphia, PA.
  15. Bettencourt, C., D. Krummit, H. Wang, and N. Kouraytem, “Developing 3D-Printed Multi-material Recuperators for Use in Solar Power”, Society of Experimental Mechanics Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2022.
  16. Luo, K., N. Kouraytem, H. Wang, “Gradient alloy heat exchanger manufacturing for energy applications”. Materials Science and Technology Conference (MS&T21), Oct. 17-20, Columbus, OH
  17. Hills, S., S. Dana, H. Wang, “Modeling and Optimization of Integrated Energy-Water Systems Using SMRs”. ANS Annual Meeting, Virtual, June 14-16, 2021
  18. Gardner, D., S. Wang, H. Wang, “Thermal Energy Storage: Understanding the Freezing Characteristics of Supercooled Water on Surface”. ANS Annual Meeting, Virtual, June 14-16, 2021
  19. Pepper, B., H. Wang, and D. Botha, “System Modeling and Experimental Study of Thermal Transport Properties of Pure Alcohols and Associated Mixtures in Novel Regenerative Transcritical Power Cycle for Small Modular Reactors (SMR)”. ANS Winter Meeting & Expo, Chicago, IL (Virtual), November 2020.
  20. Costa-Greger, J. and H. Wang, “3D Flow Simulations of Fan Enclosure Concepts for a Novel Heat and Moisture Exchanger”, ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, November 2019. DOI: 10.1115/IMECE2019-10768
  21. McNeff, P., B. Paul, O. Dogan, K. Rozman, S. Kissick, H. Wang, K. Drost, B. Fronk, “Practical Challenges and Failure Modes During Fabrication of Haynes 230 Micro-Pin Solar Receivers for High Temperature Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Operation”, 3rd European supercritical CO2 Conference, Paris, France, September 2019
  22. Zhang, Y., S. Kissick, H. Wang, “Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of Home Cooling System with Supercooling-Based Ice Energy Storage”, Proceedings of ASME 2019 Power Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. DOI: 10.1115/POWER2019-1926
  23. Kissick, S., H. Wang, “Numerical Modeling for A Supercritical CO2-Liquid Sodium Hybrid Compact Heat Exchanger”, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition – IMECE 2018, Pittsburgh, PA. DOI: 10.1115/IMECE2018-86682
  24. H. Wang, S. Kissick and C. Song, “Hybrid Cooling, Heating and Power System for Distributed Energy Applications”, ASME 2017 Power and Energy Conference – PowerEnergy2017, Charlotte, NC. DOI: 10.1115/ES2017-3575
  25. Tegrotenhuis, W., P. Mcgrail, J. Davis, J. Jenks, R. Motkuri, R. Zheng, B. Paul, H. Wang and K. Lee, “Advanced MOF-Water Adsorption Heat Pumps for Space Cooling and Heating”, 9th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting – EEDAL’17, Irvine, CA
  26. Paul, B., K. Lee and H. Wang, “Improving the Energy Efficiency of Adsorption Chillers by Intensifying Thermal Management Systems in Sorbent Beds”, 12th Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference – MSEC2017, Los Angeles, CA. DOI: 10.1115/MSEC2017-2834
  27. H. Wang, and D. Miller, “Thermal Management and Enhancement of Adsorption Based Onboard Hydrogen Storage System”, 2016 ASME Power & Energy Conference, Charlotte, NC. DOI: 10.1115/ES2016-59629
  28. Menon, S., H. Ganti, H. Wang and C. Hagen, “Development and Analysis of Micro-channel Heat exchangers for Natural Gas Cooling.” ASME 2015 13th International conference on nanochannels, microchannels, and minichannels, San Francisco, CA. DOI: 10.1115/ICNMM2015-48515
  29. H. Wang, T. Hendricks, S. Krishnan, R. Peterson, “Experimental Verification of Thermally Activated Power and Cooling System Using Hybrid Thermoelectric, Organic Rankine Cycle and Vapor Compression Cycle.” The 9th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, San Diego, July-August, 2011.
  30. Peterson, R., R. Ingram-Goble, K. Harada and H. Wang, “Energy Storage and Waste Heat Recovery: A Synergistic Effect Benefiting Renewable Energy” The 2011 Energy Sustainability and Fuel Cell Conference, Washington DC, August 2011. DOI: 10.1115/ES2011-54784
  31. H. Wang, and R. Peterson, “Flow Boiling in Microchannels with Diffusion Bonded Wire Mesh.” 2007 ASME-JSME Thermal Engineering Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA, July 8-12, 2007. DOI: 10.1115/HT2007-32119
  32. Herron, T., H. Wang and R. Peterson, “Performance of a Reciprocating Expander-Compressor for a Miniature Heat-Actuated Heat Pump.” Proceedings of the 3rd International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, San Francisco, August 2005.
  33. H. Wang, K. Drost and R. Peterson, “Thermodynamic Performance of a Miniature Expander/Compressor Heat Actuated Heat Pump.” Proceedings of the 2nd International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Providence, R.I., August 2004.
  34. H. Wang, D.L. James, C. Letchford, R. Peterson, and J. Snow, “Development of a Prototype Tornado Simulator for the Assessment of Fluid-Structure Interaction.” Americas Conference on Wind Engineering, Clemson, S.C., June 2001.

Conference Presentations and Invited Talks

  1. Sousa, TL., JS. Cidreira-Vieira, CE. Orrego-Alzate, H. Wang, LM. Grajales, “Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous Basic Catalysts from Biomass Waste for Application in Biodiesel Production”. Poster Session, AIChE Annual Meeting, November 2-6, 2025, Boston, MA, USA
  2. H. Wang, M. Memmet, S. Phongikaroon, J. Jackson, “Advanced Nuclear (Panel Discussion)”. Utah Energy Week, September 16-18, 2025, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
  3. H. Wang, “The Role of Nuclear-Renewable Hybrid Energy Systems – A Case Study of NatriumTM Energy System for Power and Hydrogen Production”. Invited talk to AgroEnergy Program, August 11, 2025, Federal University of Tocantins (UFT), Palmas, Brazil.
  4. Ghorbani, M., H. Wang, N. Roberts, “Immersion Cooling for High-Power Wireless EV Chargers”. ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference (SHTC 2025), July 8-10, 2025, Denver, CO, USA
  5. H. Wang, “Design and Modeling of Carbon-free Ammonia Plants Powered by Small Modular Reactors”. Invited talk to AgroEnergy Program, May 22, 2025, Federal University of Tocantins (UFT), Palmas, Brazil.
  6. H. Wang, “Role of Nuclear-Renewable Hybrid Energy Systems – A Case Study of NatriumTM Energy System for Power and Hydrogen Production”. Nuclear and Renewable Energy Resources (NURER 2024), October 27-30, 2024, Antalya, Turkey.
  7. H. Wang, “Synthetic Time Series Modeling and Sensitivity Study for Robust Techno-Economic Analysis of Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems”. Nuclear and Renewable Energy Resources (NURER 2024), October 27-30, 2024, Antalya, Turkey.
  8. H. Wang, “Modeling of Carbon-free Ammonia Plants Powered by Small Modular Reactors”. International Conference of Nuclear Engineering (ICONE 31), August 4-8, 2024, Prague, Czech Republic.
  9. H. Wang, “Time Series Modeling and Stochastic Techno-economic Analysis of Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems Under Growing Penetration of Renewables”. International Conference of Nuclear Engineering (ICONE 31), August 4-8, 2024, Prague, Czech Republic.
  10. Bryan, J. and H. Wang, “Scenario Generation for Energy Systems Optimization & Uncertainty Quantification”. The 18th International Conference on Energy Sustainability (ES 2024), July 15-17, 2024, Anaheim, CA.
  11. Dana, S. and H. Wang, “Dynamic Modeling and Techno-economic Analysis of an Advanced Nuclear-Integrated Hydrogen Energy System”. The 24th World Hydrogen Energy Conference, June 23-27, 2024, Cancun Riviera Maya, Mexico.
  12. H. Wang, “Experiment and Modeling of Ice Energy Storage for Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEB)”. Invited Talk, Global Energy Meet (GEM-2024), March 4-6, 2024, Los Angeles, CA.
  13. H. Wang, “Developing a Portable Nitrous Oxide Liquefying System for Cryoablation”, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE 2023), Oct. 29 – Nov. 2, 2023, New Orleans, LA.
  14. H. Wang, S. Hills, J. Bryan, and S. Dana, “Nuclear-Renewable hybrid energy system and its growing role in a low-carbon/carbon-free economy”, Invited Talk, Global Energy Meet (GEM-2023), March 6-8, 2023, Boston, MA.
  15. Bryan, J., A. Meek, and H. Wang, “Design and Analysis of a Modular High-Temperature Recuperator for Multi-Method Additive Manufacturing”, ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, July 11-13, 2022, Philadelphia, PA.
  16. Bryan, J., Y. Zhang, H. Wang, and G. Richards, “Economic Optimization of an Integrated Regenerative Transcritical Cycle with a Small Modular Reactor”, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE 2021), November 2021, Virtual.
  17. Bryan, J., C. Bettencourt, M. Juhasz, M. Duffey, B. Markley, N. Kouraytem, and H. Wang, “Gradient Alloy Heat Exchanger Manufacturing for Energy Applications”, Materials Science and Technology, Technical Meeting and Exhibition 2021.
  18. Cummings, C., M. T. Smith, and H. Wang, “Transient heat transfer of bioreactors”, ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, July 2019.

Patents and Applications

  1. US Patent: Storing Cold Energy and Freeze Desalination of Salt Water (US 12,492,868 B2)
  2. US Patent: Dialysis System (US 8801922 B2)
  3. US Patent: Fluid Purification System (US 8501009 B2)
  4. PCT Patent: Dialysis System (No. PCT/US 2011/039295)
  5. Patent Application: Bi-metal Heat Exchanger (No. 19/214,364) filed on May 21, 2025
  6. Patent Application: Storing Cold Energy and Freeze Desalination of Salt Water (No. 18/188,996) filed on March 23, 2023
  7. Provisional Patent Application: Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Nuclear Hybrid Energy Systems (63/322,932)
  8. Patent Application: Membrane Heat and Mass Exchanger and Methods of Manufacture (No. 16/203,090) filed on November 28, 2018
  9. Patent Application: Hybrid Power and Cooling System (US 20160258659 A1)
  10. Patent Application: A System and Method for Storing Energy and Purifying Fluid (WO2014036476 A3, PCT/US2013/057646)
  11. Provisional Patent Application: Engine Exhaust Energy Conversion Systems (No. 61/697,167)