New Faces on the Ag Quad
Aihua Wang
Research Associate
- Ph.D., China Agricultural University
- M.S., Shandong Agricultural University
- B.S., Shandong Agricultural University
Aihua Wang has worked at Virginia Tech for more than a decade. He now works as a Research Associate to assist and support scientific research that concerns chemical and biological analytical method development, validation, and implementation for analytes such as microorganisms, biomolecules, and organic contaminants.
Daniel Smith
Post-doctoral Associate
- Ph.D., Bioloical Sytems Engineering, Virginia Tech
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park
Smith’s research interests revolve around how soil microorganisms can be utilized to influence large-scale processes like soil erosion and sediment transport. His career goal is to become an experienced research scientist and mentor, who studies and trains up-and-coming scientists to pursue “nature-based solutions” or “bio-inspired engineering” research.
Matthew Chappell was named new Associate Director for Extension Programs.
