Dr. Dashun Wang

Professor

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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

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.