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Jerry Wang is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Computation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2019, following a Master’s degree in the same field from MIT in 2015 and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics & Physics from Yale University in 2013. Wang's research interests include nanophotonics and metamaterials, as well as applications in high-energy physics and fluid mechanics. His work focuses on using mechanics and statistical physics to understand nanoscale structural transport phenomena, particularly within the context of the water-energy nexus. He has a rich research background, having been associated with leading institutions such as Argonne National Laboratory, Yale University, and the University of Illinois. In recognition of his innovative pedagogy and exceptional teaching, he received the 2024 CMU Teaching Innovation Award. Wang's contributions are aimed at both advancing academic knowledge and providing hands-on research experiences for students, bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Conducted research in the Department of Chemical Engineering focusing on advanced engineering solutions.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.