Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
2025 Advances in microplastic detection and interception.pdfJ. Song, A. Pashazadeh, S. Wu, V. Greene, K. Hallee, A. Tannehill, T. Saxon, M. Potter, and Z. Beneke. Advances in Microplastic Detection and Interception: A State-of-the-Art Review. Cleaner Water, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clwat.2025.100141
2025 MCI.pdfA. Oyelere, S. Wu. State of the Art Review on the Principles of Compatibility and Chemical Compatibilizers for Recycled Plastic-Modified Asphalt Binders. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2025, Vol. 492. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.144895
2025 microplastics-04-00048-v2.pdfV. Jani, S. Wu. Nanoplastics (NPs): Environmental Presence, Ecological Implications, and Mitigation Approaches. Microplastics, 2025, Vol. 4, Issue 3, 48. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/microplastics4030048
2025 plastic compatibility.pdfA. Oyelere, S. Wu. State of the Art Review on the Principles of Compatibility and Chemical Compatibilizers for Recycled Plastic-Modified Asphalt Binders. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2025, Vol. 492. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.144895
2025 Wang poster.pdfS. Digman, I. O. Arnold, K. Mooney, H. Uppaluru, N. Gong, S. Wu, and J. Wang, “Poster: AI Models on Edge Devices with Accelerator,” 2025 IEEE/ACM Conference on Connected Health: Applications, Systems and Engineering Technologies (CHASE), New York, NY, USA, 2025, pp. 1–2.
2025 Image_Quality_Aware_Deep_Learning_Networks_for_Budgerigar_Gender_Recognition.pdfM. A. Hsiao, K. Mooney, and J. Wang, "Image Quality Aware Deep Learning Networks for Budgerigar Gender Recognition," SoutheastCon 2025, Concord, NC, USA, 2025, pp. 302-308.
2024 Deep learning-powered efficient characterization and quantification of microplastics.pdfP. Guo, Y. Wang, S. Wu, W. Meng, and Y. Bao. Deep Learning-Powered Efficient Characterization and Quantification of Microplastics. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024, Vol. 480. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136241
2024 microplastics-03-00007.pdfV. Jani, S. Wu, and K. Venkiteshwaran. Advancements and Regulatory Situation in Microplastics Removal from Wastewater and Drinking Water: A Comprehensive Review. Microplastics, 2024, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 98-123. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/microplastics3010007
2024 Artificial Intelligence.pdfP. Guo, Y. Wang, P. Moghaddamfard, W. Meng, S. Wu, and Y. Bao. (2024). Artificial Intelligence-Empowered Collection and Characterization of Microplastics: A Review. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134405
2024 ACEM20230121_complimentary.pdfA. Oyelere, S. Wu, and E. Rodriguez. Evaluation of High-Temperature Rheological and Aging Characteristics in Asphalt Binders Modified with Recycled High-Density Polyethylene and Recycled Polypropylene. Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, 2024, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 1-17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1520/ACEM20230121
2024 materials-17-05428.pdfN. Anuwa-Amarh, M. Dizbey-Onat, K. Venkiteshwaran, and S. Wu. Carbon-Based Adsorbents for Microplastic Removal from Wastewater. Materials, 2024, Vol. 17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17225428
Conference Presentations
S. Wu. (2025). Turning Waste into Worth: Enhancing Pavement Performance with Recycled Microplastics. 8th International Road Federation (IRF) Global R2T Conference & Exhibition, Los Angeles, CA, December 9–12, 2025.
A. Oyelere, M. Lee, T. Saxon, and S. Wu. (2025). Influence of Micro-Scale Recycled Plastic Texture and Size on the Rheological Performance of LDPE-Modified Asphalt Binders. 2025 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), Track 4: Advanced Materials: Design, Processing, Characterization, and Application. Topic 74: Materials Processing and Characterization. Memphis, TN, USA, November 16–20, 2025.
A. Oyelere, M. Lee, T. Saxon, and S. Wu. (2025). Influence of Micro-Scale Recycled Plastic Texture and Size on the Rheological Performance of LDPE-Modified Asphalt Binders. 2025 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), Track 4: Advanced Materials: Design, Processing, Characterization, and Application. Topic 74: Materials Processing and Characterization. Memphis, TN, USA, November 16–20, 2025.
M. Potter, J. Wang, and S. Wu. (2025). Wireless Real-Time Microplastic Monitoring System. 2025 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), IMECE Track 19-02, NSF REU Poster Competition. Memphis, TN, USA, November 16–20, 2025.
A. Oyelere, V. Jani, B. Bhatt, J. Song, K. Venkiteshwaran, A. Stenson, and S. Wu. (2025). Microplastic Characterization in Influent and Effluent of Wastewater Treatment Plants in Gulf Coast Region. Auburn University, October 6, 2025.
J. Song, K. Venkiteshwaran, S. Wu. (2025). Modifying Biochar for Optimizing Microplastic Removal. Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), Chicago, IL, September 27 to October 1, 2025.
J. Song, V. Jani, N. Anuwa-Amarh, M. Dizbay-Onat, S. Wu, K. Venkiteshwaran. (2025) Microplastics along the Gulf Coast - Quantification and Removal Strategy. 2025 Alabama Water Resources Conference, Orange Beach, AL, September 3 to 5, 2025.
J. Song, K. Venkiteshwaran, M. Dizbay-Onat, S. Wu. (2025). Optimizing Nano Synthetic Polymers Removal Using Biochar. Polymers for Advanced Technologies (PAT) Symposium, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, June 30, 2025.
A. Oyelere, S. Wu. (2025). Assessing the Rutting and Cracking Performance of Asphalt Binder Modified with Recycled Polymer (Poster), Polymers for Advanced Technologies (PAT) Symposium, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, June 30, 2025.
S. Wu, J. Wang, K. Venkiteshwaran, M. Dizbay-Onat, A. Robertson, J. Henning, L. Ding, and J. Song. (2025). REU SITE: Interdisciplinary Research to Address Microplastics in the Gulf Coast Region. 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 22 – 25, 2025.
S. Wu, J. Wang, K. Venkiteshwaran, M. Dizbay-Onat, A. Robertson, J. Henning, L. Ding, and J. Song. (2025). REU SITE: Interdisciplinary Research to Address Microplastics in the Gulf Coast Region. 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 22 – 25, 2025.
B. Bhatt, C. Charbonnet, and S. Wu. (2025). Incorporating Recycled and Repurposed Plastic into 100% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Using Warm Mix Asphalt Additive. 104th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 5-9, 2025.
A. Oyelere, S. Wu. (2025). Development and Assessment of Monotonic Cracking Index for Plastic-Modified Asphalt: A Comparative Study with Established Performance Metrics, The 15th Annual Workshop of the International Association of Chinese Infrastructure Professional (IACIP), Washington, D.C., January 5, 2025. (2nd Prize Student Poster Competition).
V. Jani, B. Basant, P. Neupane, A. Oyerele, S. Wu, K. Venkiteshwaran, and A. Stenson. (2025). Investigating Microplastic Pollution Wastewater Treatment Plants: Implications of Urban and Transportation Infrastructure, The 15th Annual Workshop of the International Association of Chinese Infrastructure Professional (IACIP), Washington, D.C., January 5, 2025.
J. Song, S. Wu. (2025). Developing a Novel and Effective Technology for Microplastic Removal in Transportation Infrastructure, The 15th Annual Workshop of the International Association of Chinese Infrastructure Professional (IACIP), Washington, D.C., January 5, 2025.
V. Jani, A. Oyelere, B. Bhatt, P. Neupane, J. Song, K. Venkiteshwaran, A. Stenson, S. Wu. (2024). Characterization of Microplastics in Wastewater in the Gulf Coast Region. 2024 Bays and Bayous Symposium, Biloxi, MS, Nov. 19-20, 2024.
S. Wu. Understanding, Mitigation and Prevention of Waste Plastic Marine Debris in the Gulf Coast. Gulf of Mexico Conference, Tampa, FL, February 19-22, 2024.
Invited Talks and Seminars
Advancing Recycling Through Collaboration in Southern Alabama and the Gulf Coast Region, “Alabama Recycles Panel: Boots on the Ground Successes and Challenges”, Alabama Recycling Coalition 2025 Conference & Expo, Huntsville, AL, September 10-12, 2025
Interdisciplinary Strategies for Advancing Engineering Sustainability, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China, July 31, 2025
Empowering the Next Generation: Integrating Recycling and Sustainability into K-12 STEM Education, 2025 Southeastern Regional Robert Noyce Conference, Mobile, AL, July 11, 2025
Toward Sustainable Engineering: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Addressing Microplastic Pollution in the Gulf Coast, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, May 16th, 2025
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Address Microplastic Pollution in the Gulf Coast, presented to CEE5190 at Michigan Technological University (Virtual), Mar. 27th, 2025
Breaking Boundaries: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Solving Microplastic Pollution in the Gulf Coast, Graduate Seminar, California State University, Fresno, CA, Mar. 3rd, 2025
Interdisciplinary Approach to Address Microplastic Issues in the Gulf Coast Region, MME Seminar, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, Feb. 21, 2025
Turning Gaps into Opportunities: Collaborative Action for a Sustainable and Resilient Gulf Coast. 11th Sustainability Summit, Gulf Shores, AL, Jan. 31, 2025
Circular Economy: Fundamentals of Circularity. Gateway Business Conference, Birmingham, AL, Nov. 13-14, 2024.
Understanding, Mitigation and Prevention of Waste Plastic Marine Debris in the Gulf Coast, Sea Grant Marine Debris Symposium, Washington, D.C., Nov 12, 2024
Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Addressing Microplastic Issues in the Gulf Coast Region. Section of Advancing Science and Technology in Marine Debris. 2024 Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) Summit, Washington, D.C., October 6 - 10, 2024.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Materials Sustainability, Resilience, and Environmental Stewardship in the Gulf Coast Region, Interdisciplinary Academic Symposium, Troy University, September 26, 2024
Gulf Coast Center for Addressing Microplastic Pollution (GC-CAMP): Incorporating Microplastics into Asphalt Binders, ASCE Bituminous Materials Committee (BMC), Washington, D.C., January 7, 2024
Understanding, Mitigation and Prevention of Waste Plastic Marine Debris in the Gulf Coast, Sea Grant Marine Debris Symposium (online), Nov 1, 2023
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