2001-2005, Institute of Refrigeration and Cryogenics/Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Doctor

2017-: Vice dean, Mechanical Engineering School, Shanghai Jiao Tong Unviersity
2013-: Professor,Institute of Refrigeration and Cryogenics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2011-2013, Associate Professor, Institute of Refrigeration and Cryogenics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
12/2010-12/2011, Research Fellow for EU Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship, Newcastle University, UK
2/2010-11/2010, Research Fellow for Royal Society International Incoming Fellowship, University of Warwick, UK
11/2008-2/2009, Visiting Academic in the University of Warwick, UK
2007-2/2010, Associate professor, Institute of Refrigeration and Cryogenics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2005-2007, Lecturer, Institute of Refrigeration and Cryogenics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
1999-2001, Editor, Journal of Jiangsu University, Natural edition
1998-1999, Developer, Qingdao Haier Airconditioner Company

Adsorption refrigeration and power generation
Heat and mass transfer intensification
Thermodynamic cycle

11. 1/2017-6/2020: National Key Technology Research and Development Program supported by MOST of China, "The energy upgrading technology for low grade energy utilization" (3 900 000 RMB Yuan), PI
10. 1/2016-12/2019: National Science Fund, "Continuous chemisorption heat pipe and its principle and properties"(760 000 RMB Yuan), PI
9. 1/2013-12/2015, National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars of China, “Adsorption refrigeration and power generation technology” (1 000 000 RMB Yuan), PI
8. 10/2012-10/2014, Shanghai Pujiang Program, China, “Research on the heat transfer, mass transfer, and refrigeration performance of a new type consolidated composite adsorbent” (200 000 RMB Yuan). PI
7. 12/2011-12/2013，International Cooperation Program of Science and Technology Committee of Shanghai, China, “The cascading cogeneration cycle driven by the low temperature low grade heat and composed of ORC for power generation and silica gel-water adsorption for refrigeration” (250 000 RMB Yuan). PI
6. 12/2010-12/2011, FP7 (European) Project (For Marie Curie IIF), (with Newcastle Universtiy in UK) "Adsor-resor cycle for cogeneration", (106 000 Euro). Researcher.
5. 2/2010-11/2010, Project funded by UK Royal Society International Incoming Fellowship (with Warwick University in UK) "Novel types of high conductivity composite adsorbent for low energy refrigeration and heat pumping"(33 000 Pounds), Scientist in Charge of China.
4. 1/2010-12/2014, Foundation of National 100 Outstanding PhD theses, China, “Development, heat transfer, mass transfer, and adsorption characteristics research on the composite adsorbent of activated carbon” (1 080 000 RMB Yuan), PI
3. 1/2009－12/2011, National Natural Science Foundation projects, China, “Two-stage cascading adsorption freezing cycle driven by the low temperature heat source” (210 000 RMB Yuan), PI
2. 1/2008-12/2011, Key NSFC projects, China, “Multi-effect and double way adsorption refrigeration cycle driven by the low grade heat” (1 900 000), CI
1. 1/2005-12/2007, Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai City, China, “Adsorption mechanics, and refrigeration application of efficient compound adsorbent of calcium chloride” (50 000 RMB Yuan), PI

1. Z.X. Wang, L.W. Wang*, P. Gao, Y. Yu, R.Z. Wang. Analysis of composite sorbents for ammonia storage to eliminate NOx emission at low temperatures. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2018, 128(5): 1382-1390.
2. Y. Yu, L.W. Wang, G.L. An. Experimental study on sorption and heat transfer performance of NaBr-NH3 for solid sorption heat pipe. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2018, 117: 125-131
3. L.W. Wang*, L. Jiang, J. Gao, P. Gao, R.Z. Wang. Analysis of resorption working pairs for air conditioners of electric vehicles. Applied Energy, 2017, 207(1): 594-603
4. J. Gao, L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, Z.S. Zhou. Solution to the sorption hysteresis by novel compact composite multi-salt sorbents. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2017, 111(25): 580-585.
5. Y. Yu, L.W. Wang, L. Jiang, P. Gao, R.Z. Wang. The feasibility of solid sorption heat pipe for heat transfer. Energy Conversion and Management, 2017, 138(15): 148-155
6. Z.S. Zhou, L.W. Wang*, L. Jiang, P. Gao, R.Z. Wang. Non-equilibrium sorption performances for composite sorbents of chlorides–ammonia working pairs for refrigeration. International Journal of Refrigeration, 2016, 65: 60-68.
7. L. Jiang, F.Q. Zhu, L.W. Wang*, C.Z. Liu, R.Z. Wang. Experimental investigation on a MnCl2–CaCl2–NH3 thermal energy storage system. Renewable Energy, 2016, 91: 130-136.
8. L. Jiang, L.W. Wang*, Z.S. Zhou, F.Q. Zhu, R.Z. Wang. Investigation on non-equilibrium performance of composite adsorbent for resorption refrigeration. Energy Conversion and Management, 2016, 119(1): 67-74.
9. F.Q. Zhu, L. Jiang, L.W. Wang*, R.Z. Wang. Experimental investigation on a MnCl2-CaCl2-NH3 resorption system for heat and refrigeration cogeneration. Applied Energy, 2016, 181(1): 29-37.
10. P. Gao, X.F. Zhang, L.W. Wang*, R.Z. Wang, D.P. Li, Z.W. Liang, A.F. Cai. Study on MnCl2/CaCl2–NH3 two-stage solid sorption freezing cycle for refrigerated trucks at low engine load in summer. Energy Conversion and Management, 2016, 109(1): 1-9.
11. P. Gao, L.W. Wang*, R.Z. Wang, X.F. Zhang, D.P. Li, Z.W. Liang, A.F. Cai. Experimental investigation of a MnCl2/CaCl2-NH3 two-stage solid sorption freezing system for a refrigerated truck. Energy, 2016, 103(15): 16-26.
12. P. Gao, L.W. Wang*, R.Z. Wang, D.P. Li, Z.W. Liang. Optimization and performance experiments of a MnCl2/CaCl2–NH3 two-stage solid sorption freezing system for a refrigerated truck. International Journal of refrigeration, 2016, 71: 94-107.
13. L. W. Wang, C. Z. Liu, L. Jiang, Y. J. Zhao, R. Z. Wang. Performance of a resorption cycle for recovering the waste heat from vehicles. Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 2015, 21(3): 280-289,
14. P. Gao, L. Jiang, L.W. Wang*, R.Z. Wang, F. P. Song. Simulation and Experiments on an ORC System with Different Scroll Expanders Based on Energy and Exergy Analysis. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2015, 75: 880-888.
15. P. Gao, L.W. Wang*, R.Z. Wang, L. Jiang, Z.S. Zhou. Experimental investigation on a small pumpless ORC (organic rankine cycle) system driven by the low temperature heat source. Energy, 2015, 91: 324-333.
16. L.W. Wang, A.P. Roskilly, R.Z. Wang. Solar Powered Cascading Cogeneration Cycle with ORC and Adsorption Technology for Electricity and Refrigeration. Heat Transfer Engineering. 2014, 35(11-12): 1028-1034
17. L. Jiang, L.W. Wang*, R.Z. Wang, P. Gao, F.P. Song. Investigation on cascading cogeneration system of ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) and CaCl2/BaCl2 two-stage adsorption freezer. Energy, 2014, 71: 377-387.
18. L. Jiang, L.W. Wang*, R.Z. Wang. Investigation on thermal conductive consolidated composite CaCl2 for adsorption refrigeration. International Journal of Thermal Science. 2014, 81: 68-75.
19. L.W. Wang, F. Ziegler, A.P. Roskilly, R.Z. Wang, Y.D. Wang. A resorption cycle for the cogeneration of electricity and refrigeration. Applied Energy, 2013, 106: 56–64.
20. L.W. Wang, S.J. Metcalf, R.E. Critoph, Z. Tamainot-Telto, R. Thorpe. Two types of natural graphite host matrix for composite activated carbon adsorbents. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2013, 50 (2): 1652–1657.
21. J. Wang, L.W. Wang*, W.L. Luo, R.Z. Wang. Experimental study of a two-stage adsorption freezing machine driven by low temperature heat source. International Journal of Refrigeration, 2013, 36(3): 1029–1036,
22. Z.Q. Jin, B. Tian, L.W. Wang*, R.Z. Wang. Comparison on Thermal Conductivity and Permeability of Granular and Consolidated Activated Carbon for Refrigeration. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2013, 21(6): 676-682.
23. L. Jiang, L.W. Wang*, Z.Q. Jin, R.Z. Wang, Y.J. Dai. Effective thermal conductivity and permeability of compact compound ammoniated salts in the adsorption/desorption process. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2013, 71: 103-110
24. Z.Q. Jin, L.W. Wang*, L. Jiang, R.Z. Wang. Experiment on the thermal conductivity and permeability of physical and chemical compound adsorbents for sorption process. Heat Mass Transfer, (2013) 49:1117–1124
25. L.W. Wang, S.J. Metcalf, R. Thorpe, R.E. Critoph, Z. Tamainot-Telto. Development of thermal conductive consolidated activated carbon for adsorption refrigeration. Carbon, 2012, 50: 977 –986.
26. L. Jiang, L.W. Wang*, Z.Q. Jin, B. Tian, R.Z. Wang. Permeability and thermal conductivity of compact adsorbent of salts for sorption refrigeration. ASME-Heat Transfer, 2012, 134(10): 104503-6.
27. L.W.Wang, S.J. Metcalf, R. Thorpe, R.E. Critoph, Z. Tamainot-Telto. Thermal conductivity and permeability of consolidated expanded natural graphite treated with sulphuric acid. Carbon 2011, 49(14): 4812-19.
28. L.W. Wang, Z. Tamainot-Telto, R. Thorpe, R.E. Critoph, S.J. Metcalf, R.Z. Wang. Study of thermal conductivity, permeability, and adsorption performance of consolidated composite activated carbon adsorbent for refrigeration. Renewable Energy, 2011, 36: 2062-2066.
29. L.W. Wang, Z. Tamainot-Telto, S.J. Metcalf, R.E. Critoph, R.Z. Wang. Anisotropic thermal conductivity and permeability of compacted expanded natural graphite Applied Thermal Engineering, 2010, 30（13）： 1805-1811
30. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, R.G. Oliveira. A Review on Adsorption Working Pairs for Refrigeration. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2009, 13(3): 518-534.
31. L.W. Wang, H.S. Bao, R.Z. Wang. A comparison of the performances of adsorption and resorption refrigeration systems powered by the low grade heat. Renewable Energy, 2009, 34: 2373–2379
32. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, Z.Z. Xia, J.Y. Wu. Studies on heat pipe type adsorption ice maker for fishing boats. International Journal of Refrigeration, 2008, 31(6 ): 989-997.
33. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, Z.S. Lu, C.J. Chen, K. Wang, J.Y. Wu. The performance of two adsorption ice making test units using activated carbon and a carbon composite as adsorbents. Carbon, 2006, 44:2671-2680.
34. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, Z.S. Lu, C.J. Chen, J.Y. Wu. Comparison of the Adsorption Performance of Compound Adsorbent in a Refrigeration Cycle with and without Mass Recovery. Chemical Engineering Science. 2006, 61 (11): 3761-3770.
35. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, Z.S. Lu, Y.X. Xu, J.Y. Wu. Split heat pipe type compound adsorption ice making unit for fishing boats. International Journal of Refrigeration, 2006, 29: 456–468.
36. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, J.Y. Wu, Y.X. Xu, S.G. Wang. Design, simulation and performance of a waste heat driven adsorption ice maker for fishing boat. Energy, 2006, 31：244-259.
37. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, Z.S. Lu, C.J. Chen. Studies on Split Heat Pipe Type Adsorption Ice-making Test Unit for Fishing Boats: Choice of Heat Pipe Medium and Experiments under Unsteady Heating Sources. Energy Conversion and Management, 2006, 47(15-16):2081-2091.
38. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, J.Y. Wu, K. Wang. A new type adsorber for adsorption ice maker on fishing boats，Energy Conversion and Management, 2005, 46: 2301-2316.
39. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, J.Y. Wu, K. Wang. Research on the chemical adsorption precursor state of CaCl2-NH3 for adsorption refrigeration. Science in China, Ser.E, 2005, 48(1):70-82.
40. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, Z.Z. Xia, J.Y. Wu. Design of Heat Pipe Type Adsorption Ice Maker for Fishing Boats. Chinese J Chem Eng, 2005, 13(3): 403-410.
41. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, J.Y. Wu, K. Wang. Compound adsorbent for adsorptin ice maker on fishing boats, International Journal of Refrigeration, 2004, 27(4): 401-408.
42. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, J.Y. Wu, K. Wang, S.G. Wang. Adsorption ice makers for fishing boats driven by the exhaust heat from diesel engine: choice of adsorption pair, Energy Conversion and Management, 2004,45:2043-2057.
43. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, J.Y. Wu, K. Wang, Adsorption performances and refrigeration application of adsorption working pair of CaCl2-NH3, Science in China, Ser.E, 2004, 47(2):173-185.
44. L.W. Wang, J.Y. Wu, R.Z. Wang, Y.X. Xu, S.G. Wang. Experimental study of a solidified activated carbon-methanol adsorption ice maker. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2003, 23:1453-1462.
45. L.W. Wang, J.Y. Wu, R.Z. Wang, Y.X. Xu, S.G. Wang, X.R. Li. Study on the performance of activated carbon-methanol adsorption systems concerning heat and mass transfer. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2003, 23:1605-1617.

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1. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, C. Feng, W.X. Cao. Consolidate composite adsorbents of La-Ni alloy and expanded graphite. China invention patent, ZL200810041452.9. Authorized at 9/6/2010.
2. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, L. Xu, J.Y. Wu. Two-stage adsorption freezing system driven by the low temperature heat source. China invention patent, ZL200810038831.2. Authorized at 21/4/2010.
3. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, Y.X. Xu, Z.S. Lu. Split heat pipe type compound adsorption ice maker with liquid pumping function, China invention patent, 200510024576.2. Authorized at 18/7/2007.
4. L.W. Wang, R.Z. Wang, J.Y. Wu. The adsorption ice maker with similar structure of split heat pipe for fishing boats, China invention patent, 200310108924.5. Authorized at 21/12/ 2005.

1. Awardee of Distinguished Young Scholars of Shanghai Pujiang Program, China, 2012
2. Awardee of Distinguished Young Scholars of Ministry of Education, China, 2011
3. Awardee of EU Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship, 2010
4. Awardee of the UK Royal Society International Incoming Fellowship, 2009
5. Awardee of the First Award on Natural Science Research of Shanghai City, China, 2008
6. The PhD thesis is awarded as the Outstanding PhD Theses by the Shanghai Education Committee in 2006, and got the Award of National 100 Outstanding PhD Theses in China in 2008
7. IIR (International Institute of Refrigeration) Young Researchers Award, James Joule Award. 2007
8. Awardee of the Outstanding PhD Graduate of Shanghai City, China, 2005