Education

• PhD, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1994
• MS, Civil Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Beijing, China), 1985
• BS, Civil Engineering, Hefei University of Technology (Hefei, China), 1982

Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License, State of Illinois

Selected Publications

Dr. Wang has published 123 peer-reviewed journal papers and 46 other peer-reviewed papers. She has also edited 7 books (2 international conference proceedings and 5 special publications).

• Lei, B., H. Yu, Y. Guo, H. Zhao, K. Wang, and W. Li. 2022. Mechanical properties of multi-recycled aggregate concrete under combined compression and shear. Engineering Failure Analysis, Vol. 143, Part A.
• Adil, S., Y. Sadati, P. Ling, K. Taylor, J. Wang, and T. Kevern. 2022. Effect of penetrating sealers on joint performance of poor durability concrete. Materials Journal, Vol. 119, No. 9.
• Guo, Y., W. Li, W. Dong, Z. Luo, F. Qu, F. Yang, and K. Wang. 2022. Self-sensing performance of cement-based sensor with carbon black and polypropylene fibres under different loading conditions. Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 59.
• Wi, K. K. Wang, J. Han, H-S. Lee, and S. Lim. 2022. Effects of nano Palm Oil Fuel Ash on Hydration of Cement under the Accelerated Carbonation Curing. Materials Letters, Vol. 327.
• Wang, X., Y. Wang, X. Ge, B. Tong+, V. Schaefer, K. Wang, and C. Li. 2022.The quantitative assessment of clogging and cleaning effects on the permeability of pervious concrete. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 335.
• Qu, F., W. Li, Y. Guo, S. Zhang, J. L. Zhou, and K. Wang. 2022. Chloride-binding capacity of cement-GGBFS-nanosilica composites under seawater chloride-rich environment. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 342, Part B.
• Guo, Y., W. Li. K. Dong, K., Wang, X. He, K. Vessalas, and D. Sheng. 2022. Self-sensing cement-based sensor with superhydrophobic and self-cleaning capacities after silane-based surficial treatment. Case Studies in Construction Materials.
• Zhao, Y., Z. Hu, K. Tang, K. Wang, Y. Li, and W. Li. 2022. Deterioration of concrete under coupled aggressive actions associated with load, temperature and chemical attacks: A comprehensive review. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 322.
• Li, W., Y. Dong, K. Guo, K. Wang, and S. P. Shah. 2022. Advances in multifunctional cementitious composites with conductive carbon nanomaterials for smart infrastructure. Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 128.
• Dong, W., W. Li, K. Wang, S. P. Shah, and D. Sheng. 2022. Multifunctional cementitious composites with integrated self-sensing and self-healing capacities using carbon black and slaked lime. Ceramics International, Vol. 48, No. 14, pp. 19851–19863.
• Dong, W., W. Li, Y. Guo, F. Qu, K. Wang, and D. Sheng. 2022. Piezoresistive performance of hydrophobic cement-based sensors under moisture and chloride-rich environments. Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 126.
• Guo, Y., W. Li, W, Dong, K. Wang, X. He, K. Vessalas, and D. Sheng. 2022. Self-sensing cement-based sensors with superhydrophobic and self-cleaning capacities after silane-based surficial treatments. Case Studies in Construction Materials.
• Zhao¢, H., K. Zhou, K. Wang, X. Wu, and S.P. Shah. 2022. Effects of CNT/MgO-type expansive agent on the cracking resistance of face slab concrete of CFRD. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 34, No. 12.
• Wang, X., W. Li, Z. Luo, K. Wang, and S. P. Shah. 2022. A critical review on phase change materials (PCM) for sustainable and energy efficient building: Design, characteristic, performance, and application. Energy and Buildings, Vol. 260.
• Dong, W., W. Li, Y. Guo, K. Wang, D. Sheng. 2022. Mechanical properties and piezoresistive performance of intrinsic cement-based sensors subjected to impact load. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 327.
• Garcia¢, D. C. S., K. U. Lima, K. Wang, and R. B. Figueiredo. 2022. Evaluating the effect autoclave curing on the microstructure and compressive strength evaluation of high strength concrete. Revista Materia, Vol. 27, No. 2.
• Luo, Z., W. Li, K. Wang, S. P. Shah, and D. Sheng. 2022. Nano/micromechanical characterisation and image analysis on the properties and heterogeneity of ITZs in geopolymer concrete. Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 152.

Professional, Affiliations, Honors, and Awards

• Fellow, American Concrete Institute (ACI), 2013–present
• Senior Editor, Journal of Construction and Building Materials
• Associate Editor, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
• Editorial Board Member, ASTM International’s Journal of Advances in Civil Engineering Materials