Dr. Ben Wang

Professor

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Biography

Ben Wang is a Professor Emeritus at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Tunghai University in Taiwan, followed by a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. His research primarily focuses on the application of emerging technologies to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturing sectors. He is recognized as a pioneer in the growing field of nanomaterials science, especially for his work on 'buckypaper', which shows promise for various applications, including improvements in aerospace structures, energy power efficiency, and the development of next-generation computer displays. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Wang has contributed significantly to advanced manufacturing materials and has held notable positions, including Executive Director of the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute. He has authored or co-authored over 240 refereed journal papers and has been involved with several prestigious boards and committees aimed at advancing manufacturing technology and materials. His accolades include numerous fellowships, distinguished professor awards, and significant contributions to the field of engineering education and research.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

2011-01-01
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Distinguished Research Professor Award

2011-01-01
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David F. Baker Distinguished Research Award

2009-01-01
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SME Innovations Change the Way We Manufacture Award

2009-01-01
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Nano 50 Award

2008-01-01
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Micro/Nano 25 Award

2007-01-01
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Air Force Research Lab Materials Manufacturing Directorate Lab Director Funds Award

2005-01-01
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Fellow

2005-01-01
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R&D 100 Award

2004-01-01
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Poster Prize International Conference Multiscale Materials Modeling

2002-01-01
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Fellow

2001-01-01
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Simon Ostrach Professor of Engineering

2001-01-01
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UPS Minority Advancement Award

2000-01-01
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United Nations Development Program Fellowship Award

2000-01-01
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Fellow

1999-01-01
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AT&T Industrial Ecology Fellow Award

1999-01-01
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DOE Outstanding Research Educational Accomplishment Award

1999-01-01
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IRI/ASEE Engineering Faculty Fellowship Award

1998-01-01
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United Nations Development Program Fellowship

1998-01-01
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U.S. Department of Energy Samuel P. Massie Chair of Excellence in Engineering

1995-01-01
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Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society Outstanding Professor Award

1993-01-01
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IIE Joint Publishers Book-of-the-Year Award

1992-01-01
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SME M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Textbook Award

1992-01-01
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University of Iowa Old Gold Iowa Fellowship

1991-01-01
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SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award

1990-01-01
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New York State Improvement Undergraduate Education Award

1987-01-01

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.