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Joseph Jiong Wang is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern California. He earned his Ph.D. in Plasma Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1991, alongside a Master’s in Aeronautics/Astronautics, also from MIT in 1988, and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Mechanics from Tsinghua University in 1985. His academic career includes substantial appointments at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he served from 2001 to 2008. During his tenure there, he was the Co-Director of the Center for Space Science Engineering Research and held a faculty fellow position at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute. His research expertise encompasses Astronautical Plasma Dynamics, Space Plasma Physics, and Advanced Spacecraft Propulsion methods. He has contributed to significant advancements in Computational Physics and Laboratory Simulations tailored for in-space operations. Professor Wang has received various accolades including the Dean's Award for Excellence in Research from Virginia Tech and invitations to participate in esteemed engineering initiatives by the National Academy of Engineering. He has also held visiting professor roles in institutes across France and Japan.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Blacksburg, VA
Served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering and Co-Director of the Center for Space Science Engineering Research.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory • Pasadena, CA
Worked part-time as a faculty member while holding a Principal Member position.
Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.