Dr. Jason Wang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jason Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University. He specializes in the imaging and characterization of faint exoplanets, utilizing advanced techniques such as coronagraphy, spectroscopy, and interferometry. His research involves developing methods to reduce glare from host stars to isolate exoplanet signals, enabling accurate measurements of their properties. He also monitors these celestial bodies over time to trace their orbits and infer their dynamical histories, gaining insights into their atmospheres through spectroscopic analysis. His work primarily focuses on gas giant exoplanets with the ultimate goal of improving imaging techniques to search for potentially habitable exoplanets.

Research Interests

Awards

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RCSA Scialog Fellow

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Heising Simons Foundation 51 Pegasi b Postdoctoral Fellow

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Mary Elizabeth Uhl Prize

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Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award

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Kievel Prize

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Merrill Presidential Scholar

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
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Specialization Notes

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