Understanding chemistry gives you the power to solve questions that benefit society.
Profile for
Ben Jang, D.Sc.
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Faculty
Regents Professor
Department of Chemistry
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A Conversation with Ben
Discover Ben’s insights on East Texas A&M, his passion for chemistry, and the courses he enjoys teaching most in this candid conversation.
Considering East Texas A&M?
East Texas A&M offers small-size classes. Professors are readily available to students. Students who want close attention and mentorship from professors should choose to attend East Texas A&M.
What draws you to your discipline?
Chemistry is a fascinating subject. It helps people understand how things work at the molecular and atomic levels. It also demonstrates why waste and contaminants are problems. Understanding chemistry gives you the power to solve questions that benefit society.
What has been your favorite course to teach?
Thermodynamics is my favorite subject to teach. It covers three basic laws of thermodynamics. Once you learn all the knowledge of thermodynamics, you understand how things work in a beaker, on earth and in the universe.
Your Latest Project
Recently, I have been working on a project converting algae to bio-oils. Algae can grow in wastewater to minimize environmental issues. Converting algae to bio-oils and other products help solve energy and environmental issues at the same time.
Educational Background
Your instructor’s academic journey features these foundational degrees and institutions.
- Post.Doc., Heterogeneous Catalysis and Process Engineering, Research Triangle Institute International
- D.Sc., Applied Chemistry, University of Texas at Arlington
- B.S., Chemistry, National Taiwan University
Academic Positions
Your instructor’s career includes a range of academic and leadership positions at East Texas A&M University and its predecessor institutions.
- Regents Professor, East Texas A&M University, 2014-Present
- Professor, Chemistry, East Texas A&M University, 2007-Present
- Head, Chemistry, TAMUC( now ETAMU), 2007-2014
- Program Director, REU, TUES, S-STEM & Noyce projects of National Science Foundation at ETAMU, 2006-Present
- Assistant Head and Associate Professor, Chemistry, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2003-2004
- Associate Professor, Chemistry, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2001-2007
Awards and Honors
Your instructor has been recognized with several notable awards and honors throughout their career.
- Faculty Development Leave Award, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2006-2007
Professional Organizations
You actively contribute to your field through your memberships in various professional organizations.
Research Training Modules
You can explore various specialized modules designed to enhance your research capabilities.
- Thermogravimetric Analysis Module
- Chemistry Basics Module
- Hydrothermal Liquefaction Module
- Catalysts Module
- Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry Module
Selected Publications
You have made significant contributions to your field, and here you can review a selection of your published works.
- Xinxiang Cao, Tengteng Lyu, Wentao Xie, Arash Mirjalili, Adelaide Bradicich, Ricky Huitema, Ben W.-L. Jang, Jong K. Keum, Karren More, Changjun Liu “Preparation and investigation of Pd doped Cu catalysts for selective hydrogenation of acetylene” Front. Chem. Sci. Eng., 2019 accepted.
- Dai, Tianchi; Zhou, Hao; Liu, Yang; Cao, Ranran; Zhan, Jingjing; Liu, Lifen; Jang, Ben “Synergy of Lithium, Cobalt and Oxygen Vacancies in Lithium Cobalt Oxide for Airborne Benzene Oxidation: A Concept of Reusing Electronic Wastes for Air Pollutant Removal” ACS Sus. Chem. Eng., 2019, 7, 5072. DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b05894 Page 3 of 6
- Yang Liu, Wenjing Zong, Hao Zhou, Dingsong Wang, Ranran Cao, Jingjing Zhan, Lifen Liu, Ben W.-L. Jang “Tuning the Interlayer Cations of Birnessite-Type MnO2 to Enhance Its Oxidation Ability for Gaseous Benzene with Water Resistance” Catal. Sci. & Tech. 2018, 52, 5792-5802.
- Zhao Wang, Yao Zhang, Erik C. Neyts, Xinxiang Cao, Ben W.-L. Jang, Chang-jun Liu “Catalyst Preparation with Plasmas: How Does It Work?” ACS Catal. 2018, 8(3), 2093.