Dr. Dashun Wang

Professor

Biography

Dashun Wang is a Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, where he also holds the position of Kellogg Chair in Technology. With extensive experience in research and teaching, he directs the Center for Science of Science Innovation and co-directs the Ryan Institute for Complexity. He has published in numerous prestigious journals including Nature, Science, and PNAS, and has been recognized for his significant contributions to the field of computational social science and complex systems. His ongoing research focuses on utilizing scientific methods to develop tools in complexity science and artificial intelligence. Wang's work has not only advanced academic knowledge but has also garnered widespread media attention, establishing him as a leading figure in the intersection of technology and management sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Kellogg Chair in Technology
2024-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Leading research and teaching in technology and management.

Founding Director
2019-01-01 — Present

Center for Science of Science Innovation, Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Established the center focusing on innovation and science.

Founding Co-Director
2023-01-01 — Present

Ryan Institute for Complexity, Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Directing initiatives on complex systems and interdisciplinary research.

Professor
2021-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management & McCormick School of Engineering • Evanston, IL

Teaching and conducting research at the intersection of management and engineering.

Associate Professor
2016-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Management & Organizations, Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Engaging in advanced research and instruction in management studies.

Assistant Professor
2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

College of Information Sciences and Technology, Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Conducted research and taught courses on information sciences.

Research Associate
2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard University • Boston, MA

Researching in the field of cancer studies and complex data analysis.

Research Staff Member
2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

IBM T.J. Watson Research Center • Yorktown Heights, NY

Conducted research in algorithms and data analysis.

Awards

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Young Investigator Award
2023-01-01
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Erdős-Rényi Prize
2020-01-01
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Thinkers50 Radar
2021-01-01
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Junior Scientific Award
2019-01-01