Mr. Jiann-Yang Hwang, PhD (Senior Scientist/Engineer)
EDUCATION:
Purdue University – PhD., Geosciences--
Mineral Processing and Electrical Engineering
Purdue University – MS, Geosciences-- Mineralogy and Geology
National Cheng Kung University- BS, Earth Sciences
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Dr. Hwang has over 40 years of extensive experience in the Earth and Geosciences. Dr. Hwang is an expert researcher at
the top of his professional and has held multiple Director, Chair and member positions in the departments of Geology and
Geological Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mining
Engineering, and Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences at the Michigan Technological University.
He has authored numerous publications in detailed scientific research studies and served as Editor and Editor in chief
of several scientific technical journals including the Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and
Engineering. He has also served as Chairman of numerous scientific and research committees with various scientific and
engineering associations and organizations.
Dr. Hwangs technical areas of expertise include; the development of magnetic, electrostatic, flotation, and other
physical separation methods; characterization of minerals, materials and wastes; mineralogy and liberation; surface
chemistry; dispersion, agglomeration and surface modifications of fine particles; beneficiation of coal, minerals, and
solid wastes; microwave processing; ferrofluid and magnetizing reagents, preparations and applications; foundry sand
reclamation; plastic recycling; plating sludge leaching and pyro processing; flyash processing and utilization for
concrete, filler, ceramic, and activated carbon applications; automobile shredding residues (Fluff) processing; mixed
plastics separation; medical wastes sterilization; activated carbon preparation; lubricant cleaning; paper deinking;
kraft paper wastewater decoloring; fine particle emission control; paint separation from abrasives; and glass recycling
and reuse.
Email Address:
Soe Aung