Principle investigator
Dr. Wenjie Fei
Wenjie Fei received her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University under the mentorship of Kyle Bishop. Prior to her doctoral studies, she earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. Before entering academia, Dr. Fei worked as a Research Engineer at the Coating Innovation Center at PPG, where she gained three years of experience developing advanced coating technologies.
Dr. Fei is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering at Texas Tech University. Her research explores colloidal interactions, pollutant characterization, and membrane transport processes, with applications in water, energy, and health.
graduate student reserachers
Xiangshuai Hou
Xiangshuai Hou joined Dr. Fei’s group as a PhD student in 2025 in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering at Texas Tech University and currently serves as a Teaching Assistant. He completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees in China. His previous research focused on developing clean high-temperature ceramics from recycled resources. During this period, he published in peer-reviewed ceramics journals and presented at international conferences. In 2024, he received the university’s highest-level scholarship and an Outstanding Graduate Student honor. During the research, he developed a strong interest in environmental engineering. His current research focuses on filtration membranes and antifouling. Outside the lab, he enjoys badminton, photography, and other outdoor activities.
Email: xhou@ttu.edu
Xuan Wang
Xuan Wang joined Dr. Fei's group as a PhD student in Fall 2026 in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering at Texas Tech University. She completed her B.S. from Nanchang University (2018–2022) and her M.S. from Zhengzhou University (2022–2025) in China. Her previous research focused on the synthesis, characterization, and application of Covalent Organic Framework (COF) membranes. During her master's studies, she published one paper on the Journal of Membrane Science. She was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student upon completing her master's degree. In addition, she served as the Head of the Arts and Sports Department in the Student Union during her master's studies. She organized and coordinated multiple cultural and sports events, which enforced a lot on her communication and teamwork skills.
Email: XUAN-7.Wang@ttu.edu
undergraduate and MENVE student researchers
Kol Iozzo
Kol Iozzo is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Environmental Engineering with a minor in Studio Art, focusing on painting. Kol is a member of Chi Epsilon, the Civil Engineering Honor Society.
Email: Kol.iozzo@ttu.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kol-iozzo/
Benjamin Brumfield
My name is Benjamin Brumfield, and I am a first-generation, fourth-year undergraduate student at Texas Tech University. I am majoring in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Pre-Health Professions, and I plan to pursue a career in medicine. I hope to continue developing academically and professionally through my studies and undergraduate research, while gaining valuable experience that will prepare me for medical school and a future career in healthcare.
Email: bbrumfie@ttu.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-brumfield-ba5b56361/
