Dr. Jiang Du

Professor

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Biography

Jiang Du is a Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Diego. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Physics from Beijing University in 1995, followed by a Master of Science in 1998 from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Jiang completed his Doctorate in Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003. His research specializes in developing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) biomarkers, particularly in the context of myelin and iron related to veterans with traumatic brain injury. He holds several NIH-funded projects focusing on ultrashort echo time MRI techniques and their applications to conditions such as multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, and bone health. Jiang has received various accolades for his contributions to the field, including the 2014 International Skeletal Society Excellence Award and a 2012 Outstanding Teacher Award from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. His work has been influential in advancing the understanding of imaging techniques in medical physics, making significant strides in both research and clinical settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Leading research and education in medical imaging and physical sciences.

Awards

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Excellence Award

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Teacher Award

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).