Dr. Fuqiang Wang

Professor

Biography

Fuqiang Wang is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University. He has been recognized for his significant contributions to the field of relativistic heavy ion physics and quantum chromodynamics, particularly in the study of quark-gluon plasma. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Science and Technology of China in 1988, he completed his Master's degree and Ph.D. at Columbia University in 1990 and 1996, respectively. Dr. Wang has held various academic positions including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor at Purdue University, where he has been actively engaged in both teaching and research. His notable research endeavors include participation in major experiments such as the STAR and CMS experiments at high-energy colliders. He has received several accolades including being named an Honors Fellow of the American Physical Society and a University Faculty Scholar at Purdue. His research group contributes to the understanding of fundamental physics through detailed studies of particle collisions at relativistic energies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor
— Present

Department of Physics, Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and research in physics, with a focus on relativistic heavy ion physics.

Associate Professor
— Present

Department of Physics, Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and conducting research in advanced physics topics.

Assistant Professor
— Present

Department of Physics, Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Initial faculty position focusing on research and coursework in physics.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
— Present

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • Berkeley, CA

Engaged in research related to high-energy particle collisions.

Awards

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Honors Fellow
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University Faculty Scholar
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Outstanding Junior Investigator Award
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Feynman Scholarship

Courses

PHYS172 PHYS272H PHYS340 PHYS344 PHYS410 PHYS556