Dr. Hailiang Wang

Professor

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Biography

Hailiang Wang is a Professor at Yale University in the Department of Chemistry, where he serves as the Director of Graduate Studies. His research focuses on addressing critical global challenges such as clean energy transition and mitigation of carbon emissions. Wang's innovative work develops catalytic materials and catalytic processes with applications in energy and environmental science. His group is known for pioneering techniques in the electrochemical conversion of small molecules, including carbon dioxide and nitrates, as well as advancing renewable fuel production through photochemistry and nanoscale interactions. Wang's impactful contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including the Young Investigator Award from the American Chemical Society and the NSF CAREER Award. He has been recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher and has led several notable research initiatives at Yale University.

Research Interests

Awards

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Young Investigator Award

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IUPAC Prize for Young Chemists

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Highly Cited Researcher

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Emerging Investigator

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NSF CAREER Award

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Arthur Greer Memorial Prize for Outstanding Research

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Sloan Research Fellowship

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Emerging Investigator

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Editor Award

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.