Dr. Jin Wang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jin Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Western University. He earned his Doctorate in Structural Engineering from Clemson University and holds another Doctorate in Bridge Tunnel Engineering from Tongji University. His research focuses on wind engineering, particularly on the experimental simulations of boundary-layer winds and tornadoes, as well as bluff-body aerodynamics. Dr. Wang is currently working on developing a framework to evaluate the effects of tornadoes on buildings and simulating tornadic flows and wind field models. His past experience includes postdoctoral work on advancing wind load provisions as outlined by ASCE, working to consolidate chapters on the topic. Additionally, Dr. Wang has been active in professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and has served as a journal reviewer for publications in the field. He has received numerous scholarships and awards throughout his academic career, reflecting his dedication to excellence in engineering pedagogy and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Associate

2018-09-01 — Present

Western University • London, ON, Canada

Worked on the research project 'Advancing ASCE 7 MWFRS Wind Provisions'.

Awards

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National Scholarship Doctorate

2015-01-01
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Scholarship Global Center of Excellence Program

2013-01-01
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Excellent Student Tongji University

2011-01-01
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Shanghai Excellent Undergraduate

2011-01-01

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.