UW–Madison is shaping a future where the materials we build with are as sustainable as the energy that powers them. The Clean Energy Community Initiative (CECI) is proud to host Dr. Bu Wang, Associate Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering and leader of the Sustainable Materials Innovation Lab.
Dr. Wang and his team are reimagining construction from the ground up—developing carbon-negative cement that captures CO₂ from the air and transforms industrial waste into durable, climate-friendly materials. This groundbreaking work doesn’t just reduce emissions—it actively removes carbon, charting a path toward scalable, low-carbon solutions for the built environment.
Registration is required
This seminar is FREE and open to everyone—students, faculty, professionals, and community members who care about sustainability, innovation, and the future of energy. Can’t make it in person? A virtual option is available.
About the speaker
Dr. Bu Wang is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His work leading the Sustainable Materials Innovation Lab helps advance their mission to develop innovative, interdisciplinary technological solutions to address the urgent need for sustainable civil engineering materials.