Hui Henry TENG
School

School of Earth System Science

Professional Title

Professor

Contact Information

huihenry.teng@tju.edu.cn

Rm 310, Building No.16

Brief Introduction

My group is interested in probing and understanding the behavior of natural materials in aqueous environments. We focus on mineral dissolution, crystallization, and transformation at different physiochemical conditions and in the presence inorganic, organic, and biochemical additives as well as living microorganisms. Our approaches include in situ (by using fluid cell Atomic Force Microscopy) and ex situ (through batch-type reaction) experimental explorations. We tackle relevant problems from both thermodynamic and kinetic points of view. Scientifically, our research aims at unraveling reaction processes and mechanisms at crystal-water interfaces. Specific studies are directly applicable to geosciences, environmental sciences, and materials sciences.

Education Background
  • Doctoral degree| Georgia Institute of Technology, USA| 1999
  • Master’s Degree| Temple University, USA| 1994
  • Bachelor’s Degree| Nanjing University| 1982
Research Interests
  • Mineralogical effect on microbial activities
    Role of amorphism in crystallziation
    Ambient mineralization of phyllosilicates
Positions & Employments
  • 2018.3-Now

    Institute of Surface Earth System Science | Tianjin University | Professor 
  • 2007.8-2018.3

    Department of Chemistry | George Washington University | Associate Professor 
  • 2000.7-2007.8

    Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences | George Washington University | Assistant Professor 
  • 1999.6-2000.7

     Argonne National Laboratory | Postdoctoral 
Academic Achievements