Dr. Fan Wei

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Fan Wei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Duke University. He is also holding a position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science since 2023. He obtained his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2023 and previously earned another Ph.D. from Princeton University in 2019. Wei's research focuses on extremal combinatorics, where he has made significant contributions to themes and challenging problems within the field. His work has been recognized and supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, including research on regularity methods in applications to graph theory. Wei's most recent publications include topics such as extremal functions related to graph theory and fundamental problems concerning polynomial inequalities relevant to tournaments, showcasing his expertise in this specialized area of mathematics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)