Earth and Environmental Sciences · Syracuse University
Wen Research Group
We study how water moves through landscapes and how natural processes and human activity change its chemistry. Our work combines field measurements, geochemical tracers, and environmental data analysis.
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Recent work
Radium in groundwater
Matrix-derived radium mobilization in shallow aquifers near oil and gas operations.
Fenske et al. · Environmental Science & Technology · 2026
Helium and tectonics
Tectonic control on mantle-source helium migration at the southeastern Tibetan Plateau margin.
Wang et al. · GSA Bulletin · 2026
Geochemical end-members
Inferring end-members from geoscience data using archetypal analysis.
Wang and Wen · JGR: Machine Learning and Computation · 2025
Work with us
Interested in joining the group or discussing a collaboration? See Join Us for research opportunities, or email Tao Wen.
We are based in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Syracuse University.