“Accurately measuring dust height is crucial for tracking plumes in three dimensions, predicting dust’s impact on weather and climate, and assessing air quality risks,” said Jun Wang, the director of the Atmospheric and Environmental Research Lab at the University of Iowa.

Jun Wang, University of Iowa professor and DEO of chemical and biochemical engineering, is leading a new NASA study to gain insights into the complex interactions between aerosols and climate, enabling scientists to better predict and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Jun Wang, University of Iowa’s Lichtenberger Family Chair in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, was awarded the 2024 Joanne Simpson Medal for mid-career scientists in recognition of significant contributions to Earth and space science.

The University of Iowa’s P3 grant program has had a transformative impact on Earth observation research in the College of Engineering, leading to faculty hires, new graduate students, critical infrastructure, and nearly $10 million in recent NASA awards for Iowa Technology Institute affiliates Jun Wang and Matt McGill.

Jun Wang, a University of Iowa engineering professor, was recognized as an expert in how atmospheric composition affects climate has been elected as a fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS).

Jun Wang appointed as departmental executive officer of the University of Iowa Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, 2024-2029.

The Iowa Board of Regents has selected six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members, including Jun Wang of the College of Engineering, to be honored for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

University of Iowa engineering students, supported by the Operator Performance Laboratory, took to the Georgia sky to capture data that could enhance the ability to remotely detect wildfires.

Cheryl Reuben is an undergraduate research assistant in the Atmospheric and Environmental Research Lab.

Professor Jun Wang’s space research helps scientists understand the effects of wildfires and a global decline in air quality.