Joe Wang

Publications and Awards

Abstracts, Invited Presentations (1998-present), 2004 Proposals

Wang, J.S.Y., 2004. “Environment Assessment, Resource Evaluation, and Underground Science in Southeastern California and Southwest Nevada.” Presented to Devils Hole Workshop 2004, Status of Resource Management and Science Programs in Death Valley Region, Pahrump NV, June 2-4.

Bodvarsson, G.S. 2004. SECUREarth. Presented to DOE Institution On-Site Review, Berkeley CA, May 17 (in presentation preparation).

Wang, J.S.Y. 2004. (1) “State of Transport Study at the Yucca Mountain Site, NV USA.” (2) “Site Characterization at Yucca Mountain, USA.” Presented in NUMO-LBNL Collaboration Meeting, Berkeley CA, May 17.

Wang, J., 2004. “Performance Confirmation Plan Vulnerability and Remediation.” Advisory Input to Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management,. Washington DC, May 14.

Bodvarsson, G.S. 2004. “SECUREarth Initiative.” Presented to Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Washington DC, April 27 (in presentation preparation).

Bodvarsson, G.S. et al. 2004. “Reactive Transport Modeling of the Yucca Mountain Site, NV.” Presented to the U.S. Federal Interagency Workshop. Albuquerque NM, April 20.

Wang, J., K. Lesko, and T. Hazen, 2004. “Integrated Geoscience, Biology, and Nuclear Science Deep Underground Site Evaluation.” Submitted to the Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program, April 16.

Bodvarsson, G.S. 2004. “Characterization and Modeling of High-Level Nuclear Waste Sites with Emphasis on Yucca Mountain, USA.” Presented to the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications. University of Southhampton UK, March 31-April 1 (in presentation preparation).

Wang, J., M. Chornack, and P. Peterson, 2004. “Second Repository Options and Alternatives for OCRWM.” Submitted to the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, Washington DC, March 23.

Bodvarsson, G.S. et al., 2004. Earth Sciences Division Strategy Plan. March 16.

Wang, J., R. Salve, and T. Kneafsey, 2004. “Transient Hydrological Features and Processes – Observations at Yucca Mountain.” Prepared for the U.S. Nuclear Technical Review Board, Panel on the Natural System. Las Vegas NV, March 9.

Wang, J.S.Y., 2004. “Active Flow Path Evaluation in the Unsaturated Zone at Yucca Mountain.” Invited Speaker, Second International Symposium on Dynamics of Fluids in Fractured Rock, Berkeley CA, February 10-12.

Wang, J.S.Y., 2002. "NUSL for Large-Scale Long-Term Tests: Tracer Tests and Heater Tests in Drifts Connected by Ramps", National Security Session, International Workshop on Neutrino and Subterranean Science (Ness 2002), Washington DC, September 19-21.

Wang, J.S.Y., 2002. "Geohydrologic Characterization", Geoscience Session, International Workshop on Neutrino and Subterranean Science (Ness 2002), Washington DC, September 19-21.

Wang, J.S.Y., 2002. "Status of the National Underground Science Laboratory at Homestake", National Research Council, Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering, Washington DC, June 6-7.

Wang, J.S.Y., 2002. "Uses of the Homestake Mine as the National Underground Science Laboratory", American Underground Construction Association, North American Tunneling 2002 Conference and Exhibition, Seattle WA, May 18-22.

Wang, J.S.Y., 2001. “Earth Science Research in the NUSL at Homestake Mine.” Plenary Session, Underground Science Conference, Lead SD, October 4-7.

Wang, J.S.Y., 2001. “Cosmic Ray Imaging.” Earth Science Workshop, Underground Science Conference, Lead SD, October 4-7.

Wang, J.S.Y., 1999. "Mechanisms of Fracture Flow and Fracture-Matrix Interactions", National Research Council Workshop on Conceptual Models of Flow and Transport in the Fractured Vadose Zone, Riverside CA, March 18-19.

Wang, J.S.Y, 1999. “Field Testing and Modeling Studies of Fractured Flows in the ESF at Yucca Mountain.” International Symposium on Dynamics of Fluids in Fractured Rocks, Berkeley CA, February 10-12.

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Publications (1999 – Present)

Zhou, Q., R. Salve, H.H. Liu, J.S.Y. Wang, and D. Hudson, preprint. “Analysis of a Mesoscale Infiltration and Water Seepage Test in Unsaturated Fractured Rock: Fracture-Informed Spatial Variability.” Submitted to Water Resources Research for publication.

Hu, Q., R.C. Trautz, and J.S.Y. Wang, preprint. “Tracer Migration Experiments in Unsaturated Fractured Tuff.” Submitted to Vadose Zone Journal for publication.

Hu, Q., T. Kneafsey, J. Roberts, and J.S.Y. Wang, preprint. “Characterizing Unsaturated Diffusion in Porous Tuff Gravel.” Accepted (in press) for publication in Vadose Zone Journal.

Hu, Q., and J.S.Y. Wang, 2003. “Diffusion in Unsaturated Geological Media: A Review.” Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 33(3), 275-297.

Wang, J.S.Y., and G.S. Bodvarsson, 2003. “Evolution of the Unsaturated Zone Testing at Yucca Mountain.” Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, Special Issue62-63: 337-360.

Salve, R., C.M. Oldenburg, and J.S.Y. Wang, 2003. “Fault-matrix Interactions in Nonwelded Tuff of the Paintbrush Group at Yucca Mountain.” Journal of Contaminant Transport, Special Issue62-63: 269-286.

Hu, Q., T. Kneafsey, R.C. Trautz, and J.S.Y. Wang, 2002. “Tracer Penetration into Welded Tuff Matrix from Flowing Fractures.” Vadose Zone Journal, 1(1): 102-112.

Trautz, R.C., and J.S.Y. Wang, 2002. “Seepage into an Underground Opening Constructed in Unsaturated Fractured Rock.” Water Resources Research, 38(10): 1188, doi:10.1029/2001WR000690.

S. Finsterle, J.T. Fabryka-Martin, and J.S.Y. Wang, 2002. “Migration of a Water Pulse through Fractured Porous Media.” Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 54, 37-57.

LBNL-47530. J33.Salve, R.; J.S.Y. Wang, and C. Doughty, 2002.”Liquid-Release Tests in Unsaturated Fractured Welded Tuffs: I. Field investigations.” Journal of Hydrology, 256, 60-79.

Doughty, C.; R. Salve, R. and J.S.Y Wang, 2002. “Liquid-Release Tests in Unsaturated Fractured Welded Tuffs: II. Numerical Modeling.” Journal of Hydrology, 256, 80-105.  

Wang, J. S. Y.; E.L. Hardin, and L.D. Rickertsen, 2001. “Crushed Tuff as an Invert-Diffusion Barrier to Enhance Waste-Isolation Capacity.” Proceedings, 9th International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Salve, R.; C.M. Oldenburg, and J.S.Y. Wang, 2001. “Conceptual Model of Flow for Liquid-Release Experiments in the PTn.” Proceedings, 9th International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Trautz, R.C., and J.S.Y. Wang, 2001. “Evaluation of Seepage into an Underground Opening Using Small-Scale Experiments, Yucca Mountain, Nevada.” Mining Engineering, 53(12), 41-44.

Hu, Q., R. Salve, W.T. Stringfellow, and J.S.Y. Wang, 2001. “Field Tracer Transport Tests in Unsaturated Fractured Tuffs.” Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 51 (1-2), 1–12.

Hu, M.Q., P. Persoff, and J.S.Y Wang, 2001. “Laboratory Measurement of Water Imbibition into Low-Permeability Welded Tuff.” Journal of Hydrology, 242 (1-2), 64-78.

Wang, J.S.Y., 2000. “Remembering Neville G.W. Cook, the Scientist, Colleague and Friend - CHARM, CINCH, and CHAMP.” International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 37 (1-2), 28-30.

Salve, R; J.S.Y. Wang, and T.K. Tokunaga, 2000. “A Probe for Measuring Wetting Front Migration in Rocks.” Water Resources Research, 36(5), 1359-1367.

Wang, J.S.Y., and D. Elsworth, 1999. “Permeability Changes Induced by Excavation in Fractured Tuff.” Rock Mechanics for Industry, Vail Rocks '99, edited by B. Amadei, R.L. Kranz, G.A. Scott, and P.H. Smeallie, Balkema Publishers, 2, pp. 751-757.

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Reports (2000 – Present)

Houseworth, J.E. et al., 2004. “Features, Events, and Processes in UZ Flow and Transport.” Analysis Report U0170, ANL-NBS-MD-000002, Rev. 02, March 24. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Robinson, B.A. et al., 2004.  “Particle Tracking Model and Abstraction of Transport Processes.” Abstraction Model Report U0065, MDL-NBS-HS-000020, Rev. 00, January 16. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Spycher, N. et al., 2003. “Abstraction of Drift-Scale Coupled Processes.” Abstraction Model Report N0125, MDL-NBS-HS-000018, Rev. 00, December 19. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Wu, Y.-S. et al., 2003. “Mountain Coupled Processes (TH/THC/THM).” Process Model Report U0105, MDL-NBS-HS-000007, Rev. 01, December 11. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Wang, J.S.Y. et al., 2003. "In Situ Field Testing of Processes." Analysis Report U0015, ANL-NBS-HS-000005, Rev. 02, December 5.

Moridis, G. et al., 2003. “Radionuclide Transport Models Under Ambient Conditions.” Process Model Report U0060, MDL-NBS-HS-000008, Rev. 01, November 26. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Birkholzer, J.T. et al., 2003. “Abstraction of Drift Seepage.” Abstraction Model Report U0120, MDL-NBS-HS-000019, Rev. 00, ICN. 01, November 6. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

McCurley, R. et al., 2003. “Analysis of Infiltration Uncertainty.” Analysis Report U0095, ANL-NBS-HS-000027, Rev. 01, October 27. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Rutqvist, J. et al., 2003. “Drift Scale THM Model.” Process Model Report U0250, MDL-NBS-HS-000017, Rev. 00, ICN. 01, October 9. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Rutqvist, J. et al., 2003. “Drift Scale THM Model.” Process Model Report U0250, MDL-NBS-HS-000017, Rev. 00, August 6. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Houseworth, J.E. et al., 2003. “Drift-Scale Radionuclide Transport.” Process Model Report U0230, MDL-NBS-HS-000016, Rev. 00, August 25. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Birkholzer, J.T. et al., 2003. “Abstraction of Drift Seepage.” Abstraction Model Report U0120, MDL-NBS-HS-000019, Rev. 00, August 20. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Rutqvist, J. et al., 2003. “Drift Scale THM Model.” Process Model Report U0250, MDL-NBS-HS-000017, Rev. 00, August 6. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Wu, Y.-S. et al., 2003. “UZ Flow Models and Submodels.” Process Model Report U0050, MDL-NBS-HS-000006, Rev. 01, August 5. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Spycher, N. et al., 2003. “Drift-Scale Coupled Processes (DST and THC Seeage) Models.” Process Model Report N0120/U0110, MDL-NBS-HS-000001, Rev. 02, July 30. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Tsang, C.F., 2003. “Seepage Model for PA Including Drift Collapse.” Process Model Report U0075, MDL-NBS-HS-000002, Rev. 02, July 3. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Birkholzer, J.T., et al., 2003. “Drift-Scale Coupled Processes (DST and TH Seepage) Models.” Process Model Report U0240. MDL-NBS-HS-000015, Rev. 00, April 11. (as Responsible Manager/Lead.)

Finsterle, S., et al., 2003. “Seepage Calibration Model and Seepage Testing Data.” Process Model Report U0080. MDL-NBS-HS-000004, Rev. 02, April 7. (as Responsible Manager.)

Liu, H.H. et al., 2003. “Analysis of Hydrologic Properties Data.” Process Model Report U0090, MDL-NBS-HS-000014, Rev. 00, April 3. (as Responsible Manager.)

Dobson, P. et al., 2003. “Development of Numerical Grids for UZ Flow and Transport Modeling.” Analysis Report U0000, ANL-NBS-HS-000015, Rev. 01, April 3. (as Responsible Manager.)

Liu, H.H. et al., 2003. “Calibrated Properties Model.” Process Model Report U0035, MDL-NBS-HS-000003, Rev. 01, February 14. (as Responsible Manager.)

Wagner, R. et al. 2002. “Thermal Testing Measurements Report.” Analysis Report U0220, ANL-NBS-HS-000041, Rev. 00, September 26. (as Responsible Manager.)

Wang, J.S.Y. et al., 2001. "In Situ Field Testing of Processes." Analysis/Model Report, U0015, ANL-NBS-HS-000005, Rev. 01, December 14.

Wang, J.S.Y. et al., 2001. Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.8, and other subsections, contributions to Yucca Mountain Science and Engineering Report, DOE/RW-0539, May.

Wang, J.S.Y. et al., 2000. "Unsaturated Zone Flow," Section 5.3.1, "Unsaturated Zone Transport," Section 5.3.8, "Thermal-Hydrological Coupled Models and Tests," Section 5.3.2 subsections, "Engineered Barrier Transport," Section 5.3.7 subsections. All for Site Recommendation Consideration Report, MIS-CRW-RL-000001 Rev 00A, Volume 3, October.

Wang, J., A. Unger, J. Liu, Y.-S. Wu, J. Hinds, C. Haukwa, E. Sonnenthal, C.-F. Tsang, J. Rutqvist, and G.S. Bodvarsson, 2001. "Unsaturated Zone Flow." In Chapter 3 of Supplemental Science and Performance Analyses, Volume 1, Scientific Bases and Analyses, TDR-MGR-MD-000007, REV 00. CRWMS M&O: Las Vegas, NV.

Wang, J.S.Y. et al., 2000. "Movement of Water through the Unsaturated Zone and into the Potential Repository," Section 4.2.2.1.1,"Drift-Scale Thermal-Hydrological-Chemical Processes and Models," contribution to Section 4.2.2.2, "Mountain-Scale Thermal-Hydrological Model," contribution to Section 4.2.2.2, "UZ Radionuclide Transport Models," contribution to Section 4.2.2.4. All for Site Recommendation Consideration Report, MIS-CRW-RL-000001 Rev 00A, Volume 1, May.

Wang, J.S.Y. et al., 2000. "Effects of Ventilation on Moisture Conditions in the Exploratory Studies Facility," Section 8.8.2, "Distribution and Movement of Water Used in Construction," Section 8.8.3, "Estimation of Seepage into Drifts of the Potential Repository." Section 8.8.5. All for Yucca Mountain Site Description, TDR-CRW-GS-000001 Rev 01C, April.

Wang, J.S.Y. et al., 2000. "Evolution of the UZ Site Characterization Program——Data Collection and Model Development Supporting the UZ PMR." Section 2, Attachment I, Unsaturated Zone Flow and Transport Model Progress Model Report, TDR-NBS-HS-000002 Rev. 00, March.

Wang, J.S.Y. et al., 2000. "In Situ Field Testing of Processes." Analysis/Model Report U0015, ANL-NBS-HS-000005, Rev. 00, March 13.

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Publications and Reports (1972 – 1998)

Wang, J.S.Y., 1972. "Energy Width of Ferromagnetic-Exchange Magnons in a Magnetic Field." Physical Review B6(5), 1908-1912.

Wang, J.S.Y., and C. Kittel, 1972. "Excitonic Molecules: A Possible New Form of Chemical Bonding.” Physics Letters, 42A(3), 189-190.

Wang, J.S.Y., and C. Kittel, 1973. “Muonium in Silicon and Germanium: A Deep Donor.” Physical Review, B 7(2), 713-718.

Hauser, J.R., J.S.Y. Wang, and C. Kittel, 1974. “Calculation of the Surface Critical Field for a Cylindrical Cavity,” Physics Letters, 47A(1), 34-36.

Wang, J.S.Y., 1975. “Effect of an Anisotropic Effective Mass on Binding-Energy of Complexes.” Physical Review B-Condensed Matter, 11(8), 2965-2968.

Wang, J.S.Y., M. Schluter, and M.L. Cohen, 1976. “Electronic Structure of AgCl—Energy Bands, Densities of States, and Charge Densities.” Physica Status Solidi B – Basic Research, 77(1), 295-300.

Wang J.S.Y., and M. Rasolt, 1976. “Study of Density Gradient Expansion in Surface-Energy Calculation for Metals.” Physical Review B-Condensed Matter, 13(12), 5330-5337.

Rasolt, M., J.S.Y Wang, and L.M. Kahn, 1977. “Convergence of Gradient Expansion in Metallic Srurface-Energy Calculatons.” Physical Review B-Condensed Matter, 15(2), 580-583.

Wang J.S.Y., and M. Rasolt, 1977. “Effect of Nonlocality on Fermi Surface of Copper.” Physical Review B-Condensed Matter, 1977, 15(8), 3714-3719.

Wang, J.S.Y., T.N. Narasimhan, C.-F. Tsang, and P.A. Witherspoon, 1977. "Transient Flow in Tight Fractures." Invitational Well-Testing Symposium, LBL-7027, 103-116.

Wang J.S.Y.; and M. Rasolt, 1978. “Effect of Nonlocality on Fermi Surface of Metals and Phase-Shift Parametrization Scheme.” Physica Status Solidi B – Basic Research, 1978, 86(1), 37-40.

Witherspoon, P.A., J.S.Y. Wang, K. Iwai, and J.E. Gale, 1980. “Validity of Cubic Law for Fluid-Flow in a Deformable Rock Fracture.” Water Resources Research, 16(6), 1016-1024.

Wang, J.S.Y., and C.-F.Tsang, 1980. "Buoyancy Flow in Fractures Intersecting a Nuclear Waste repository." Heat Transfer in Nuclear Waste Disposal, ASME, edited by F.A. Kalacki and R.W. Lyczkowski, HTD-11, 105-112.

Wang, J.S.Y., and C.-F.Tsang, 1980. "Regional Thermohydrological Effects of an Underground Repository for Nuclear Wastes in Hard Rock." Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management, Material Research Society, edited by C.J.M Northrup, Jr., 2, 803-810.

Wang, J.S.Y., C.-F. Tsang, N.G.W. Cook, and P.A. Witherspoon, 1981. “A Study of Regional Temperature and Thermohydrologic Effects of an Underground Repository for Nuclear Wastes in Hard Rock.” Journal of Geophysical Research, 86(NB5), 3759-3770.

Tsang, C.F., and J.S.Y. Wang, 1981. “State-of-the-Art of Models for Geothermal Recovery Processes.” Journal of Energy Resources Technology – Transactions of the ASME, 1981, 103 (N4), 291-295.

Wang, J.S.Y., C.-F. Tsang, N.G.W. Cook, and P.A. Witherspoon, 1982. “Predictive Geology with Emphasis on Nuclear Waste Disposal,” Computers & Geology, 4, edited by G. de Marsily and D.F. Merriam, Pergamon Press, 101-115.

Wollenberg, H.A., J.S.Y. Wang, and G. Korbin, 1982. "Nuclear Waste Isolation in the Unsaturated Zone of Arid Regions.” Presented at AGU Spring Meeting, LBL-14086, 16 p.

Wang J.S.Y., C.F. Tsang, and R.A. Sterbentz, 1983. “The State of the Art of Numerical Modeling of Thermohydrological Flow in Fractured Rock Masses.” Environmental Geology, 4(3-4), 133-199.

Pruess, K., and J.S.Y. Wang, 1984. "TOUGH - A Numerical Model for Nonisothermal Unsaturated Flow to Study Waste Canister Heating Effects." Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management VII, Material Research Society, edited by G.L. Gray, 1031-1038.

Wang J.S.Y., and T.N. Narasimhan, 1985. “Hydrologic Mechanisms Governing Fluid Flow in a Partially Saturated, Fractured Porous-Medium.” Water Resources Research, 21(12) 1861-1874.

Wang, J.S.Y., and T.N. Narasimhan, 1986. “Hydrologic Mechanisms Governing Partially Saturated Fluid Flow in Fractured Welded Units and Porous Nonwelded Units at Yucca Mountain.” Report SAND-7114. Albuquerque, New Mexico: Sandia National Laboratories. 

Pruess, K., and J.S.Y. Wang, 1987. "Numerical Modeling of Isothermal and Nonisothermal Flow in Unsaturated Fractured Rocks." Flow and Transfer through Unsaturated Fractured Rock, AGU Monograph 42, edited by D.D. Evans and T.J. Nicholson, 11-21.

Wang J.S.Y., T.N. Narasimhan, and C.H. Scholz, 1988. “Aperture Correlation of a Fractal Fracture.” Journal of Geophysical Research–Solid Earth and Plants, 93(B3), 2216-2224.

Wang J.S.Y., D.C. Mangold, and C.-F. Tsang, 1988. “Thermal Impact of Waste Emplacement and Surface-Cooling Associated with Geologic Disposal of High-Level Nuclear Waste.” Environmental Geology and Water Sciences, 11(2), 183-239.

Wang, J.S.Y., and T.N. Narasimhan, 1988. “Hydrologic Modeling of Vertical and Lateral Movement of Partially Saturated Fluid Flow Near a Fault Zone at Yucca Mountain.” SNL, SAND 87-7070 and LBL-23510. Albuquerque, New Mexico: Los Alamos National Laboratory. TIC: 101294.

Pruess, K., J.S.Y. Wang, and Y.W. Tsang, 1988. “Effective Continuum Approximation for Modeling Fluid and Heat Flow in Fractured Porous Tuff.” Report SAND86-7000. Albuquerque, New Mexico: Sandia National Laboratories. TIC: 202830.

Wang, J.S.Y., and T.N. Narasinham, 1990. “Fluid-Flow in Partially Saturated Welded-Nonwelded Tuff Units.” Geoderma, 46(1-3), 155-168.

Pruess, K., J.S.Y. Wang and Y.W. Tsang, 1990. “On Thermohydrologic Conditions Near High-Level Nuclear Wastes Emplaced in Partially Saturated Fracture Tuff. 1. Simulation Studies with Explicit Consideration of Fracture Effects.” Water Resources Research, 26(6), 1235-1248.

Pruess, K., J.S.Y. Wang, and Y.W. Tsang, 1990. “On Thermohydrologic Conditions Near High-Level Nuclear Wastes Emplaced in Partially Saturated Fracture Tuff. 2. Effective Continuum Approximation.” Water Resources Research, 26(6), 1249-1261.

Wang J.S.Y., 1991. “Flow and Transport in Fractured Rocks.” Review of Geophysics, 29(S), 254-262.

Cook, N.W.G., I. Javandel, J.S.Y. Wang, H.A. Wollenberg, C.L. Carnahan, and K.H. Lee, 1991. “A Review of Rainer Mesa Tunnel and Borehole Data and Their Possible Implications to Yucca Mountain Study Plans.” Report LBL-32068. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Wang, J.S.Y., 1992. “Variation of Hydrological Parameters of Tuff and Soil.” High-Level Radioactive Waste Management, 1, 727-731.

Cox, B.L., and J.S.W. Wang, 1993. "Fractal Surfaces: Measurement and Applications in the Earth Sciences." Fractals, 1 (1) 87-115.

Cox, B.L., and J.S.Y. Wang, 1993. "Fractal Analyses of Anisotropic Fracture Surfaces." Fractals, 1(3), 547-559.

Wang, J.S.Y., and T.N. Narasimhan, 1993. "Unsaturated Flow in Fractured Porous Media." Flow and Contaminant Transport in Fractured Rock, edited by J. Bear, C.F. Tsang, and G. de  Marsily, Academic Press, pp. 325-394.

Tsang, Y.W., K. Pruess, and J.S.Y. Wang, 1993. “The Role of Fault Zone in Affecting Multiphase Flow,” High-Level Radioactive Waste Management, V1, P660-666.

Wang, J.S.Y., N.G.W. Cook, H.A Wollenberg, C.L. Carahan, I. Javandel, and C.-F. Tsang, 1993. “Geohydrologic Data and Models of Rainier Mesa and Their Implications to Yucca Mountain.” High-Level Radioactive Waste Management, V1, pp. 675-681.

Cox, B.L., and J.S.Y. Wang, 1993. Single Fracture Aperture Patterns: Characterization by Slit-Island Analysis, High-Level Radioactive Waste Management, V2, P2053-2060.

Narasimhan, T.N., and J.S.Y. Wang, 1994. “Technical Issues Relevant to Hydrological Performance Assessment at Yucca Mountain – a Hierarchical Perspective,” Radioactive Waste Management and Environmental Restoration. 19(1-3), 209-229.

Cox, B.L., S. Finsterle, and J.S.Y. Wang, 1995. “Experimental and Numerical Aqueous Flow through a Partially Saturated Fracture.” Proceedings of the Sixth Annual International Conference on High Level Radioactive Waste Management, 20-22. La Grange Park, Illinois: American Nuclear Society.

Tokunaga, T.K., and J.S.Y. Wang, 1995. “Laboratory Measurements, Modeling Evaluation, and Equipment Development to Support Field Tests in Nonwelded Tuff at P-Tunnel, Rainier Mesa, and in Calico Hills Units.” Yucca Mountain Project Milestone LBL OB35H.

Birkholzer, J.T., C.-F. Tsang, Y.W. Tsang, and J.S.Y. Wang, 1996. “Drift Scale Modeling, FY96 Project Report.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 3 Milestone T6540. In: Multi-Scale Modeling to Evaluate Scaling Issues, Percolation Flux and Other Processes for PA Recommendations, Chapter 4.  S.J. Altman et al., eds., Sandia National Laboratories.

Tsang Y.W., J.S.Y. Wang, B. Freifeld, P. Cook, R. Suarez-Rivera, and T. Tokunaga, 1996. “Letter Report on Hydrological Characterization of the Single Heater Test Area in the ESF.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone OS327322D1. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. 

Wang, J.S.Y., A.L. Flint, J.J. Nitao, D.A. Chesnut, P. Cook, N.W.G. Cook, J. Birkholzer, B. Freifeld, L.E. Flint, K. Ellet, A.J. Mitchell, E.F. Homuth, G.J. Griego, J.A. Cerny, and C.L. Johnson, 1996. “Evaluation of Moisture Evolution in the Exploratory Studies Facility.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 3 Milestone TR31K6M, Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. 

Wang, J.S.Y., 1996. “Moisture Data Report for July to September 1996.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone M4-TR31K7M. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Wang, J.S.Y. and C.F. Ahlers, 1996. “Pre-Test Analyses of the Large Block Test - Air Flow and Gas Tracer Transport for Thermal-Hydrological Evolution.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 5 Milestone SP9012M5, Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Cook, P. and J. Wang, 1997. “Infrared Imaging in the Single Heater Test Area.” Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Project Level 4 Milestone SP9230M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Cook P., and J Wang, 1997. “Infrared Imaging in the Single Heater Test Area.” Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Project Level 4 Milestone SP9237M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. MOL.19971201.0842.

Cook P., and J. Wang, 1997. “Third Quarter Results of Infrared Mapping of the Single Heater Test Block.” Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Project Level 4 Milestone SP9291M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Cook P. and J. Wang, 1997. “Fourth Quarter FY1997 Results of Infrared Mapping in the Single Heater Test Area.” Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Project Level 4 Milestone SP1080M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Wang, J.S.Y, P.J. Cook, R.C. Trautz, A. James, S. Finsterle, E. Sonnenthal, R. Salve, G. Hesler, and A.L. Flint, 1997. “Drift Seepage Test and Niche Moisture Study: Phase 1 Progress Report on Data Interpretation and Model Prediction.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone SPC31DM4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. 

Wang, J.S.Y., 1997. “Moisture Data Report for October 1996 to January 1997.”  Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone SP331FM4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. 

Wang, J.S.Y., P.J.Cook, R.C. Trautz, R. Salve, A.L. James, S. Finsterle, T.K. Tokunaga, R. Solbau, J. Clyde, A.L. Flint, and L.E. Flint, 1997. “Field Testing and Observation of Flow Paths in Niches, Phase 1 Status Report of the Drift Seepage Test and Niche Moisture Study.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone SPC314M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. ACC:  MOL.19980121.0078.

Wang, J.S.Y., G.S. Bodvarsson, and A.L. Flint, 1997. “Testing Plan for Determination of Percolation Flux across the Potential Repository Horizon.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone SPBH35M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Birkholzer, J., G. Li, C.-F. Tsang, Y. Tsang, R.C. Trautz, and J.S.Y. Wang, 1998. “Drift Scale Modeling: Studies of Seepage into a Drift.” Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Project Level 4 Milestone SP3CKLM4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Cook P., and J. Wang, 1997. “First Quarter FY1998 Results of Infrared Mapping in the Single Heater Test Area.” Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Project Level 4 Milestone SPY1160M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Wang, J.S.Y., and R. Suarez-Rivera, 1997. “Laboratory Test Results of Hydrological Properties from Dry Drilled and Wet Drilled Cores in the Drift Scale Test Area and in the Single Heater Test Area of the Thermal Test Facility.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone SP5130M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Finsterle, S., A.L. James, A.C. Ritcey, and J.S.Y. Wang, 1998. “Model Prediction of Cross-Drift Impact on Moisture.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone SP33T1M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Finsterle, S., A.L. James, J.S.Y. Wang, J.T. Fabryka-Martin, L.E. Wolfsberg, A. Flint, and W.R. Guertal, 1998. “Model Prediction of Local Plume Migration From the Cross Drift.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone SP33S3M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Wang, J.S.Y, P. Cook, R. Trautz, A. James, S. Finsterle, E. Sonnenthal, R. Salve, G. Hesler, and A. Flint, 1997. “Drift Seepage Test and Niche Moisture Study: Phase 1 Progress Report on Data Interpretation and Model Prediction.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone SPC31DM4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Wang, J.S.Y., P.J. Cook, R.C. Trautz, R. Salve, A.L. James, S. Finsterle, T.K. Tokunaga, R. Solbau, J. Clyde, A.L. Flint, and L.E. Flint, 1997. “Field Testing and Observation of Flow Paths in Niches, Phase 1 Status Report of the Drift Seepage Test and Niche Moisture Study.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone SPC314M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Wang, J.S.Y., R.C. Trautz, P.J. Cook, S. Finsterle, A.L. James, J. Birkholzer and C.F. Ahlers, 1998. “Testing and Modeling of Seepage into Drift: Input of Exploratory Study of Facility Seepage Test Results to Unsaturated Zone Models.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone SP33PLM4.  Berkeley, California:  Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. 

Wang, J.S.Y., R.C. Trautz, and P.J. Cook, and R. Salve, 1998. “Drift Seepage Test and Niche Moisture Study: Phase 1 Report on Flux Threshold Determination, Air Permeability Distribution, and Water Potential Measurement.” Yucca Mountain Project Level 4 Milestone SPC315M4. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Wang, J.S.Y., R.C. Trautz, R. Salve, C.M. Oldenburg, C.F. Ahlers, S. Finsterle, P.J. Cook, C. Doughty, J.P. Fairley, A. James, M.Q. Hu, M.A. Guell, and B. Freifeld, 1998. “Progress Report on Fracture Flow, Drift Seepage, and Matrix Imbibition Tests in the Exploratory Studies Facility.” Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Project Level 4 Milestone SP33PBM4 – Draft Report for Level 3 Milestone SP33PBM3. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Wang, J.S.Y., P.J. Cook, and R.C. Trautz, 1998. “Field Testing and Observation of Flow Paths in Niches.” High-Level Radioactive Waste Management, 33-35.

Partial Listing of Honors and Awards

• University of California 30-year service pin, 2004.
• Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) award, BSC, 2003, 2004.
• Outstanding Performance award, ESD/LBNL, 2000.
• Invited contribution in 1987-1990 quadrennial U.S. report to IUGG¹, 1991.
• Institute Fellow, the Battelle Memorial Institute fellowship, 1973-1976.
• International House fellowship, University of Chicago, 1968-1969.
• Highest score in chemistry in 1963 college entrance examination².

¹International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics.

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