BBE extends our congratulations to Assistant Professor Jiwei Zhang for receiving the The Richard C. Newman Art of Teaching Award! The Art of Teaching Award is presented annually to a faculty member who displays passion for teaching in the natural resource sciences; achieving excellence and making a positive impact on students.
Professor Zhang teaches two courses for BBE, including Environmental & Industrial Microbiology and Biodegradation of Bioproducts. Professor Zhang's research focuses on understanding the basic molecular mechanisms of plant biomass degradation in microbes, including fungi and bacteria.