Dr. Die Wang

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Biography

Die Wang is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich, specializing in various aspects of atmospheric science, particularly Convective Cloud Dynamics & Microphysics, and Aerosol-Convection Interactions. Her research includes Causal Analysis & Machine Learning as well as Convective Permitting & Radiative Transfer Modeling. Wang has held significant positions in her field, including Research Scientist roles at Brookhaven National Laboratory and is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University. She has contributed to the academic community through her work across multiple renowned institutions. Wang completed her Ph.D. at Université Pierre et Marie Curie in 2016. She has received several prestigious awards including the BNL SPOTLIGHT Award for Exceptional Service and the U.S. DOE Early Career Award. Wang is also noted for her teaching contributions and involvement in the practical application of meteorological science through modeling and analysis techniques.

Research Interests

Convective Cloud Dynamics Microphysics Aerosol-Convection Interactions Causal Analysis Machine Learning Convective Permitting Radiative Transfer Modeling Radar Meteorology Satellite Meteorology

Experience

Established Scientist

2025-01-01 — Present

ETH Zürich • Zürich, Switzerland

Responsibilities include leading research in meteorological modeling.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY, USA

Teaching and conducting research in atmospheric sciences.

Research Scientist 4

2024-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Upton, NY, USA

Focused on atmospheric research projects.

Research Scientist 3

2020-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Upton, NY, USA

Conducted research on meteorological modeling.

Research Associate

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Upton, NY, USA

Assisted in various research projects related to weather and climate.

Research Assistant

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Paris Observatory • Paris, France

Worked on research related to atmospheric sciences.

Awards

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BNL SPOTLIGHT Award

2021-01-01
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U.S. DOE Early Career Award

2021-01-01
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Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales / French Airbus Scholarship

2013-01-01
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Excellent Graduate Distinction

2013-01-01

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.